Product Manual

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MORNINGSTAR CORPORATION
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.0 TriStar Description
The TriStar is a technically advanced solar system controller. There are three
operating modes programmed into each TriStar. This manual describes solar battery
charging, and specific load control or diversion charge control instructions are
inserted where required.
This manual will help you to become familiar with the TriStar’s features and
capabilities. Some of these follow:
• UL Listed (UL 1741) and cUL Listed (CSA-C22.2 No. 107.1)
• Complies with the US National Electric Code
• Complies with EMC and LVD standards for CE marking
• Rated for 12, 24, 48 volt systems, and 45 or 60 amps current
• Fully protected with automatic and manual recovery
• Seven standard charging or load programs selected with DIP switches
• Adjustability by means of an RS-232 connection with PC software
• Continuous self-testing with fault notification
• LED indications and pushbutton functions
• Terminals sized for 35mm
2
(2 AWG) wire
• Includes battery voltage sense terminals
• Digital meter options (mounted to TriStar or remote)
• Optional remote battery temperature sensor
• 5-year warranty (see Section 10.0)
1.1 Versions and Ratings
There are two standard versions of TriStar controllers:
TriStar-45:
Rated for maximum 45 amps continuous current
(solar, load or diversion load)
Rated for 12, 24, 48 Vdc systems
TriStar-60:
Rated for maximum 60 amps continuous current
(solar, load or diversion load)
Rated for 12, 24, 48 Vdc systems
To comply with the National Electric Code (NEC), the current rating of the
controller for solar charging must be equal or greater than 125% of the solar
array’s short circuit current output (Isc). Therefore, the maximum allowable
solar array input to the TriStar controller for compliance with the NEC is:
TS-45: 36 amps Isc
TS-60: 48 amps Isc
1.2 Operating Modes
There are three distinct and independent operating modes programmed into
each TriStar. Only one mode of operation can be selected for an individual
TriStar. If a system requires a charging controller and a load controller, two
TriStars must be used.
• Lisez avec attention les manuels des batteries avant d’installer et de
connecter le contrôleur.
• Veillez à ne pas court-circuiter les câbles connectés à la batterie.
• Ayez une personne à proximité qui puisse aider en cas d’accident.
• Des gaz explosifs de batterie peuvent être présents pendant la charge.
Assurez-vous qu’une ventilation suffisante évacue les gaz.
• Ne fumez jamais dans la zone des batteries.
• En cas de contact de l’électrolyte avec la peau, lavez avec du savon et de
l’eau.
En cas de contact de l’électrolyte avec les yeux, rincez abondamment avec
de l’eau fraîche et consultez un médecin.
• Assurez-vous que le niveau d’électrolyte de la batterie est correct avant de
commencer la charge. Ne tentez pas de charger une batterie gelée.
• Recyclez la batterie quand elle est remplacée.