Morningstar TRISTAR TS-45 Quick Start Manual

IMPORTANT:
The TriStar Controller is designed to operate as a solar
charge controller, a load or lighting controller, OR a
diversion controller — one mode at a time and no
combined-mode operation.
Specifications:
TS-45 TS-60
Battery Voltage 12 Vdc, 24 Vdc, or 48 Vdc
12 V Nominal Array Voc
Maximum Solar Input
24 V Nominal Array Voc
2
Voltage
48 V Nominal Array Voc
Maximum Current
45 A
(Solar or Load)
Maximum Current
30 A
(Diversion)
Battery Operating Voltage 9-68 V
Battery Types Supported Flooded, Sealed
2
See the Morningstar PV String Calculator at:
https://www.morningstarcorp.com/support/
Wire Sizes and Torque Requirements:
IMPORTANT:
Refer to Section 2.0, Installation, in the TriStar-PWM manual, for all details on installation requirements.
System design must comply with any applicable electrical code and regulations.
MINIMUM WIRE SIZES AND TORQUE REQUIREMENTS
Battery or Load Terminals
Rated for 75°C
2
TriStar-PWM-45 #6 AWG (16 mm )
2
TriStar-PWM-60/M #4 AWG (25 mm )
Torque
Maximum Length See Table 2.3-6a in the TriStar PWM Installation Manual for Maximum 1-way Wire Distance.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers:
•
Circuit Breakers or fuses are required in the positive cable for Battery, Solar, DC Load, or Diversion Load connections.
•
Solar connections require a PV Ground Fault Disconnect.
•
A fuse is required in the positive cable for the Voltage Sense connections.
Fuse or breaker sizing must be based on required wire ampacity.
•
•
If using a fuse, do NOT insert the fuse in the fuse-holder until after all the other connections have been completed.
Contact Information:
Technical Support: morningstarcorp.com/support
Phone: 1-
215-321-4457
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WARNING: Hazardous Voltage
The TriStar charge controller must be installed by
a qualified technician in accordance with the
electrical regulations of the country of installation.
WARNING: Hazardous Voltage
This unit is not provided with a GFDI device. This
charge controller must be used with an external
GFDI device as required by the Article 690 of the
TS-60M
National Electrical Code for the installation
location.
Accessing the
wiring terminals:
60 A
To Access the Wiring Terminals:
1. Remove the 4 screws and star
40 A
washers from the faceplate.
2. Lift the faceplate away from
the base.
To Replace the Faceplate:
1. Align it with the base.
2. Replace the 4 screws and locking washers.
3. Hand tighten, careful not to over-tighten.
Ground Terminal
Rated for 90°C
2
#8 AWG (10 mm ) #10 AWG (5 mm
2
#6 AWG (16 mm ) #8 AWG (8 mm
50 in-lbs. (5.56 Nm)
1
2
TriStar Charge
Controller
3
4
CAUTION: This guide must be used with the full product manual that includes important information. Carefully
read the TriStar-PWM product manual for all specifications, safety, regulatory and warranty information, and for all
required instructions on installation procedures, configuration, and operation.
In the Box:
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)
2
)
TriStar Solar Charge
Controller
Tools Required:
— #2 Philips Screwdriver
— 3/16 (5 mm) & 1/8" (3.8 mm) Flathead Screwdriver
— Drill with a 1/8" (3.8 mm) bit
— Multimeter
MS-003471 v2
SOLAR CHARGING SYSTEM CONTROLLER
Scan QR Code to go
directly to the TriStar
PWM Installation
Manual and warranty
information online.
TriStar Charge Controller
(with Optional Meter)
Warranty Registration: https://www.morningstarcorp.com/product-registration/
Optional Accessories
#10
Mounting
Screws (x4)
Mounting
Template
Remote Temperature
Quick Start Guide
TriStar PWM Models:
TS-45 TS-60 TS-60M
For use with 12 Vdc, 24 Vdc,
or 48 Vdc Systems
TS-RM-2
TS-M-2
MeterHub
Sensor (RTS) MeterBus Communication
Hub (HUB-1)
Ethernet MeterBus
Relay Driver (RD-1)
Converter (EMC-1)
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