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Factory Default Network Settings
DHCP enabled
Live View Web Address http://tsmppt + serial number **
IP 192.168.1.253 (if DHCP is not enabled)
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Gateway 192.168.1.1
Primary DNS Server 169.254.1.1
MODBUS TCP/IP Port 502
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** The Live View web address is unique to each controller. If the TriStar MPPT 150V serial number is 09501234, then the Live View ad-
dress is: http://tsmppt09501234. The Live View address is printed on the serial label on the side of the unit for reference.
The controller's MAC Address is located on the serial label on the side of the controller.
Two (2) LEDs on the Ethernet jack indicate link and activity status.
Condition
Network Connection OK
Network Activity
Error
Web Pages
Connect the TriStar MPPT 150V controller to the network using an Ethernet cable. Wait 5 to 10 min-
utes for the controller to connect to the network. Open a web browser on any PC on the network.
Enter the Live View web address in the address bar of the web browser. The TriStar MPPT 150V
main Live View webpage will load. Links are provided to real-time data, history, and network settings
adjustment pages.
Pages served by the TriStar MPPT 150V are ideal for retrieving quick information about the charge
controller and making adjustments to network settings. However, there is no ability to customize the
layout or data displayed. Also, information from multiple controllers cannot be displayed on the same
webpage.
Custom Settings
The TriStar MPPT 150V Setup Wizard in MSView
parameters. Morningstar's MSView PC software can connect to any TriStar MPPT 150V on the
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Ethernet network or through a RS-232 serial connection. Refer to the help documentation included
with MSView for more information.
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Green LED Yellow LED
ON OFF
ON Blinking
OFF ON
provides an interface to adjust all operating
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E-mail & SMS Alerts (Text Messages)
The email and SMS alerts feature sends notification to an e-mail address or mobile phone if one of
the following occurs:
• TriStar MPPT 150V self-diagnostics fault condition
• TriStar MPPT 150V self-diagnostics alarm condition
• User-defined event (e.g. battery voltage is less than 46 Volts)
Up to four e-mails, SMS alerts, or SNMP Traps (see section on next page) can be configured from the
network settings web page in the MSView TriStar MPPT 150V Setup Wizard.
SMS alerts can be configured from MSView
and username/password. NOTE: Most forms of webmail (Google, Yahoo, etc) are not supported as
the outgoing SMTP server. This step will be the same as configuring an e-mail alert.
In the recipient's e-mail address field, you will need to enter the cell phone @ the cell phone carrier's
SMS Gateway (i.e. 8885553333@vtext.com). Essentially you will be sending an e-mail to the recipi-
ent's cell phone provider. The provider will then translate the e-mail into SMS format and deliver it to
the recipient's cell phone as a text message.
Contact the cell phone provider or perform an internet search (several web sites exist listing these
SMS Gateways) to determine the proper gateway address.
View Logged Data
The TriStar MPPT 150V logs up to 200 days* of daily data. The controller always logs the standard
values listed below. Using MSView, the controller can be configured to log additional optional values
each day. The maximum number of days that can be stored decreases as the number of logged
values increases.
Standard Values
• Minimum Battery Voltage
• Maximum Battery Voltage
• Daily Events (Equalize triggered, Entered Float, Alarm/Fault occurred, Controller Reset)
• Faults / Alarms - recorded only if a fault or alarm occurs that day
Optional Values
• Maximum Array Voltage
• Maximum Power Output
• Charge Amp-hours
• Charge Watt-hours
• Minimum/Maximum Battery Temperature
• Charge stage regulation timers for Absorption, Float, Equalize
* logging only standard values
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. Proceed to enter the outgoing SMTP server address
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