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- Page 1 Digital Meters Installation and Operation Manual Version: TS-M-2 Version: TS-RM-2 8 Pheasant Run Newtown, PA 18940 USA email: info@morningstarcorp.com www.morningstarcorp.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TS-RM-2 Dimensions in inches [mm] Contents 1.0 Important Safety Information 2.0 Meter Description 2.1 Meter Versions 2.2 General Use 3.1 General Information 3.0 Installation 3.2 TS-M-2 Install (single TriStar) 3.3 TS-RM-2 Install (single TriStar) 12 3.4 Multi-TriStar Network Setup 4.0 Operation 4.1 Backlighting 4.2 Single TriStar System 4.3 TriStar MeterBus Networks... -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
Installation Safety Precautions (Local Meter) Important Safety Information • Disconnect all power sources from the controller before mounting the TS-M-2 local meter. • Use the supplied RJ-11 meter cable to connect the meter to the Save These Instructions controller. • Bend the power conductors in the conduit wiring box so that they This manual contains important safety, installation and operat- do not touch the back of the meter. -
Page 4: Meter Description
Some of these follow: Version TS-RM-2: • Intertek ETL Recognized for use with Morningstar’s TriStar family This remote meter is provided with a mounting plate and 30m of charge controllers (98.4 ft) of cable. It is identical to the TS-M-2 version except •... -
Page 5: General Information
4.0. It is easy to move around the various display areas and Installation to scroll up or down, and left or right using the four pushbut- tons as indicated below: The TriStar meters can be added to the controller when it is fi... -
Page 6: Ts-M-2 Install (Single Tristar)
socket on the TriStar. Looking at the back of the meter, NOTE: connect to the left RJ-11 socket. Both meters are rated for indoor use only. There is a limit of two meters per single TriStar, fi ve meters per MeterBus network. -
Page 7: Ts-Rm-2 Install (Single Tristar)
Mount the meter to the wall or cabinet. If a 2-gang box is NOTE: not being used, cut a hole in the wall or cabinet sized per If the cable is connected to the wrong RJ-11 meter the TS-RM-2 dimensions provided on the inside cover of socket, there will not be any damage and the LCD display will remain blank. -
Page 8: Multi-Tristar Network Setup
TriStar PWM controllers can only be modi- TriStars and resume numbering at address 10. fi ed using Morningstar MSView PC software. TriStar MPPT controllers can be modifi ed with MSView or directly from the Modify the MeterBus Address using MSView PC Software TriStar Meter 2 Advanced Setup menu. - Page 9 tings out fi rst and then edit them. If one of the standard bat- Step 2 - MeterBus Network Connections tery settings is used (most common), click “Create New”. After all TriStar controllers have been programmed with Click “Next” until the Communications Settings dialog ap- unique MeterBus addresses, the controllers must be net- pears.
- Page 10 Example Network #1 Example Network #2 TriStar TS-RM-2 TS-RM-2 TriStar FOR USE WITH ETER ETER MORNINGSTAR METERBUS NETWORKS ONLY MODEL: HUB-1 MeterBus Communication Hub FOR INDOOR USE ONLY TriStar FOR USE WITH MORNINGSTAR ETER ETER METERBUS NETWORKS ONLY With MODEL: HUB-1...
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Page 11: Operation
(up or down / left or right). Link Out Link In Link Out The information displayed and the organization of the meter FOR USE WITH FOR USE WITH FOR USE WITH ETER ETER MORNINGSTAR ETER ETER MORNINGSTAR ETER ETER MORNINGSTAR METERBUS NETWORKS METERBUS NETWORKS METERBUS NETWORKS... -
Page 12: Backlighting
4.1 Backlighting 4.2 Single TriStar System The fi rst push of any of the four meter pushbuttons will turn on The following section describes the TS-M-2 and TS-RM-2 the backlight. The backlight will remain on for 5 minutes from operation in systems with one or more meters connected to a the last button press. - Page 13 Operating Displays Manual Operations Operating Display screens show the general operating infor- Screens located below the Operating Displays provide for vari- mation for the controller and cumulative information collected ous resets and manual functions. Additional display screens over time. These display screens are confi gured in a continu- for resets and manual functions can be found in the Diagnos- ous circular loop and can be quickly accessed by scrolling tics menu.
- Page 14 all three values will be reset to zero. Reset Total Amp-hours (Diagnostics menu) Equalize Start/Stop This display will reset the total Ah and total kWh counters to Use this screen to initiate and terminate a manual equaliza- zero. These values are normally not reset. However, if a new tion charge.
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Page 15: Diagnostics Menu
Diagnostics Menu meter map for the particular model purchased for detailed display information. The Diagnostics Menu lists faults, alarms, and technical diag- nostic information about the controller. This information may Faults & Alarms be useful for troubleshooting problems with the controller or If a “Fault”... - Page 16 TriStar Settings Menu Information Displayed The fi rst display screen shows the TriStar controller’s hard- The TriStar Settings menu provides the following functions: ware and software revision as well as the controller serial • confi rms the setup and settings switches (DIP switches) are con- number.
- Page 17 Logged Data Menu Advanced Setup Menu NOTE: NOTE: Not all TriStar models support data logging or viewing Not all TriStar models support Advanced Setup on the logged data on the TriStar Meter 2. Refer to the meter TriStar Meter 2. Refer to the meter map for the particu- map for the particular model purchased for detailed lar model purchased for detailed display information or display information or consult the controller Operator’s...
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Page 18: Tristar Meterbus Networks
4.3 TriStar MeterBus Networks The setting values displayed in the Advanced Setup menu screens varies depending on the TriStar controller model and The following section describes the additional meter screens mode of operation (charge, load, diversion, etc). Refer to the displayed on the TS-M-2 and TS-RM-2 in systems with two or meter map for the particular model purchased for detailed more TriStar controllers on a MeterBus network. - Page 19 Network Device List System Information Menu The Network Device List is a top level menu that contains a The System Information menu displays the following: • Operating Displays show aggregate system data screen for each controller on the network. There is also an ad- ditional “SYSTEM”...
- Page 20 System Operating Displays ing Displays list. Battery Temperature The quantity and type of Operating Displays in the System Total System Diversion Current Battery Voltage 5 0 . 4 V 2 3 C 4 . 5 A Information menu depends on the controllers in the system. 2 2 7 W D I V Total System Diversion Watts...
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Page 21: Troubleshooting
• if there are substantial differences between the map and the dis- Troubleshooting play, either the wrong map is used or the controller is not confi g- ured for the correct operating mode The TriStar Meter 2 displays data transmitted digitally from The meter does not respond to button pushes the TriStar controller(s). -
Page 22: Warranty
The TriStar Meter 2 is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for or connectors are damaged, they can either be repaired or a period of FIVE (5) years from the date of shipment to the original end user. Morningstar will, at its option, repair or replace any such defective products. -
Page 23: Technical Specifi Cations
Technical Specifi cations Electrical Self consumption 7.5 mA (not backlit) 42.5 mA with backlighting Mechanical Mounting plate dimensions 116 x 116 mm(4.56 x 4.56”) Plate material powder coated steel Meter weight 0.23 kg / 0.5 lb TS-M-2 0.18 kg / 0.4 lb TS-RM-2 Connector type RJ-11 (6-pin) TS-M-2 cable...
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