Morningstar TS-MPPT-60 TriStar MPPT Solar Controller

Morningstar TS-MPPT-60 TriStar MPPT Solar Controller 60A with Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS). Some images shown with optional meter installed.

The TriStar MPPT™ solar controller with TrakStar™ Technology is an advanced maximum power point tracking (MPPT) battery charger for off-grid photovoltaic (PV) systems up to 3kW.

Specifications

• Maximum Battery Current: 60 amps
• Nominal Maximum Solar Input:
• 12 Volt: 600 Watts
• 24 Volt: 1200 Watts
• 48 Volt: 2400 Watts

Key Features and Benefits

• Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS) included
• Maximizes Energy Harvest
• Extremely High Reliability
• Very High Efficiency
• Extensive Networking and Communication Capabilities
• Metering and Data Logging
• Certified to IEC 62093

Other brands survive harsh conditions. Morningstar thrives in them.

With more than 25 years of experience and well over four million products in over 100 countries – most of them still in operation – Morningstar has truly earned its reputation for building the “world’s leading solar controllers.” At Morningstar, the word “reliability” means a lot more than a marketing adjective. Morningstar’s employee-owned culture works hard to maintain the lowest hardware failure rate in the industry, because our own reputations literally ship with every product.

That’s why system designers of the most mission-critical solar energy installations around the world insist on Morningstar components, and why you should too on your next project. From mineral mines in South America to telecom repeater stations in Canada, from gas wells in the Middle East to mountain peaks in Nepal, Morningstar technology and legendary quality make the difference between success and failure – and make renewable energy a practical, cost-effective, and long-term solution.

TrakStar MPPT

All Morningstar MPPT (Multiple Power Point Tracking) Controllers have TrakStar™ technology to maximize energy harvest by operating the system at the maximum power level possible.

• Rapidly sweeps the entire solar I-V curve
• Recognizes multiple power points during shading or mixed solar arrays
• Provides superior performance at sunrise and low solar insulation levels

TrakStar helps reduce system cost in three ways:

• Enables using less expensive high voltage (on-grid) modules for off-grid battery charging
• Reduces cable sizes by using a higher voltage solar array to charge a lower voltage battery
• Decreases the number of solar modules needed based on the extra energy harvest (boost)

FAQ's

• What battery chemistries will this controller safely support?
  Manufacturer's response: "The TS-MPPT has been successfully used with Lithium type batteries and can be custom configured to work with a variety of battery types. Specific charge configuration requirements, such as Absorption voltage and duration, Float voltage, etc,) should be discussed and verified with the battery manufacturer." The "Morningstar TriStar MPPT Installation and Operation Manual" also includes a chart of compatible battery chemistries: Gel, Sealed, AGM/Flooded, Flooded, and L-16.
• Do the TriStar MPPT controllers have a diversion function?
  No, the TriStar MPPT controllers do not have a diversion function because they have no load circuit. You can, however, pair it with a TriStar PWM controller (e.g. TS-30, -45, AND -60) for a diversion load.
• The datasheet says that the battery operating voltage range is 8-72 VDC. Does that mean I can connect to a 72V battery bank? No, the TriStar MPPT Charge Controllers can only be used with a 12, 24, or 48 VDC battery bank. The range means that below 8V, the controller will not have enough power and will shut down. Above 72V, the controller will be damaged.
• Can I use the Morningstar TriStar MPPT Charge Controller in a wind or hydro application?
  Wind and Hydro are only supported with certain hydro manufacturers and/or with an SD Wind Energy 3kW wind turbine. Outside of those approved manufacturers, wind and hydro systems are not supported. Please contact us to determine if your hydro manufacturer is a supported brand.
• Can I use different amp TriStar MPPT solar controllers on the same battery bank?
  Yes, you can use a TS-MPPT-30, TS-MPPT-45, or a TS-MPPT-60 on the same battery bank. Just be certain to have the same charge settings in all controllers to minimize charging conflicts.

Attachments

• Morningstar TriStar MPPT Datasheet
• Morningstar TriStar MPPT Installation and Operation Manual
• Morningstar Ground Fault Protection Device Brochure
• Morningstar Remote Temperature Sensor
• Morningstar TriStar MPPT Default Charging Programs
• Morningstar DIAGRAM: Charging with Parallel Controllers
• Morningstar DIAGRAM: Correct Inverter Wiring
• Morningstar DIAGRAM: Parallel Battery String Wiring
• Morningstar DIAGRAM: Relay Driver Load Control
• Morningstar DIAGRAM: TS MPPT Charge / TS PWM Load Control
• Morningstar DIAGRAM: TS MPPT RS-485 Bridging to TS PWM
• Morningstar DIAGRAM: TS PWM Lighting System w/Charger
• Morningstar Communications Document
• Morningstar TriStar Live View Glossary of Definitions
• Morningstar TriStar/TriStar MPPT Bridging Redundancy
• Morningstar TriStar MPPT MODBUS Document
• Morningstar Declaration of Conformity for Products 48V & Over
• Morningstar TriStar MPPT CE Declaration of Conformity
• Morningstar TriStar MPPT IEC Testing Report
• Morningstar PWM vs. TrakStar MPPT Technology
• Morningstar TrakStar MPPT Technology and Maximum Input Power
• Morningstar TriStar MPPT as an EIA-485 Network Bridge
• Morningstar Railroad Primer
• Morningstar TriStar MPPT & MeterHub in GridTie System
• Morningstar TriStar MPPT & SureSine Yemen System
• Morningstar TriStar MPPT Competitive Comparison and Advantages
• Morningstar Product Accessory Compatibility Matrix

TriStar MPPT-60, TS-45 for load control and RS-232 Adapter (RSC) used in telecom systems in Indonesia.

Telecommunications system comprised of 6 modules 135W in serial and 12VDC battery bank with 6 units of 2V OPzS cells. Five paralleled TS-MPPT-60 and Relay Driver in the system.

Photovoltaic system installed standalone in Guinea Bissau, region and city 'of Cacheu, nuns at the Catholic mission of "Nossa Senora apparecida". System consists of 32 panels of 190 W each, formed in 3 strings. maximum power 6.08 kWp, 3 Morningstar TS-MPPT-60, 12 12v 100Ah batteries and two inverters from 24v/3000va. Photo courtesy of Mr. Moreno Mazzi, MD Electrical Installations, Italy.