Product Manual

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MORNINGSTAR CORPORATION
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................. iii
1.0 TriStar Description ......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Versions and Ratings ......................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Operating Modes ................................................................................................................ 1
1.3 Adjustability ........................................................................................................................... 2
1.4 General Use ............................................................................................................................ 3
1.5 Safety and Regulatory Information ........................................................................... 4
1.6 Options Available: ....................................................................................................... 5
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Remote Temperature Sensor ................................................................................ 5
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Digital Meter Displays ............................................................................................. 5
2.0 Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 General Information .......................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Installation Overview ........................................................................................................ 6
2.3 Installation Steps ................................................................................................................. 9
3.0 Operation ............................................................................................................................................. 21
3.1 Operator’s Tasks ................................................................................................................... 21
3.2 Pushbutton ............................................................................................................................. 21
3.3 LED Indications ..................................................................................................................... 22
3.4 Protections and Fault Recovery ................................................................................... 23
3.5 Data Logging ......................................................................................................................... 26
3.6 Inspection and Maintenance ........................................................................................ 26
4.0 Solar Battery Charging ............................................................................................................... 27
4.1 PWM Battery Charging ..................................................................................................... 27
4.2 Standard Battery Charging Programs ...................................................................... 28
4.3 Temperature Effects & Battery Voltage Sense ...................................................... 29
4.4 Equalization ................................................................................................................... 31
4.5 Float ............................................................................................................................................ 34
5.0 Load & Lighting Control ............................................................................................................ 35
5.1 Load Control Settings ....................................................................................................... 35
5.2 LVD Warning .......................................................................................................................... 36
5.3 Inductive Loads (Motors) ................................................................................................ 37
5.4 General Load & Lighting Control Notes .................................................................. 37
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