Ethernet - Progress Solar/Wind SLT 700 Series Operator's Manual

5.5 Ethernet

NOTE:
Ethernet is only available on the TS-MPPT-60/M model.
CAUTION: Risk of Tampering
!
The TS-MPPT does not feature built-in network security. It is the responsibility of
the user or network administrator to place the TS-MPPT behind a network firewall to
prevent unauthorized access.
PRUDENCE : Risque de tentative d'altération
!
Le TS-MPPT ne comporte pas de sécurité réseau intégrée. Il incombe à l'utilisateur
ou à l'administrateur du réseau de placer le TS-MPPT derrière un pare-feu réseau afin
d'empêcher l'accès non autorisé.
The Ethernet port supports HTTP, MODBUS TCP/IP
web-enabled interface between the TriStar MPPT 150V and a LAN/WAN network or the internet.
Some of the many features the Ethernet connection provides include:
• program custom settings with MSView
• monitor the controller from a web browser
• modify controller settings from a web browser
• log and monitor the system with MSView
• create custom web pages to show system data
• send an email or text message if a fault, alarm, or user-defined event occurs
• monitor and receive messages on an SNMP network
This section provides a summary of each of the features. For detailed information about Ethernet
connectivity and networking, refer to the, "Morningstar Communications Document" at:
morningstarcorp.com/support
Network Information
Connect to the TriStar MPPT 150V via an Ethernet network (LAN/WAN) or connect the controller di-
rectly to a PC using an ethernet cross-over cable. Use CAT-5 or CAT-5e twisted pair Ethernet cables
with RJ-45 connectors. A network diagram for both scenarios is shown in figure 5-3 below.
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, SMTP, and SNMP protocols to provide a fully
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PC software
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PC software anywhere on the internet
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Ethernet Cross-over
Cable
Figure 5-3. Ethernet network diagrams.
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