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Appendix I - TSMPPT Networking

up to communicate. Before proceeding to the next step, allow 5 minutes for the controller to con-

nect to the network and acquire its network settings.

Step 2

Next, connect to the controller using a computer on the network.

Microsoft PC

Open a web browser1.

In the internet address bar type the following:2.

http://tsmpptXXXXXXXX/test.html

where “XXXXXXXX” is the 8-digit serial number of the controller. The serial number can be

found on the label on the side of the unit. This address is the controller’s NETBIOS name,

which is a permanent address that always points to the controller on the network.

A test page should load with links to the Live View and Network Setup pages.3.

Click the Live View link to view real time operting information.4.

You may want to bookmark the page for future reference.5.

NOTE:

These steps may work for some Apple Mac and Linux operating systems that support NETBIOS.

Final Notes

Congratulations! At this point the controller is successfully connected to your network. Follow-

ing are a few notes about routinely connecting to your TriStar MPPT on your home or business

network.

You can now connect to the TriStar MPPT using a web browser, MSView, or any other •

software that supports the TriStar MPPT.

Windows PC computers can always access the TriStar MPPT using its NETBIOS name •

(tsmpptXXXXXXXX).

Apple Mac computers may not support the use of NETBIOS names. You will have to use •

thediscoverytooltondthecontrolleronthenetwork.

The IP address assigned by DHCP may change periodically and is not a reliable way to •

connect to your controller. However, if you manually assigned network settings then the IP

address will never change.

MSView can connect to the TriStar MPPT using the IP address or NETBIOS name. We •

recommend using the NETBIOS name since it never changes. If you save the workspace,

its better to use the NETBIOS name so that MSView always reconnects properly.

At this point, the TriStar MPPT cannot be accessed outside of your home or business •

network. See Section III: Congure Remote Access for details on how to connect to the

TriStar MPPT from remote locations.