User manual

Networking and Communication

5.5 Ethernet

NOTE:

Ethernet is only available on the TS-MPPT-60 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 ﬁ rewall 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 aﬁ n d’empêcher l’accès non autorisé.

The Ethernet port supports HTTP, MODBUS TCP/IP

, SMTP, and SNMP protocols to provide a

fully web-enabled interface between the TriStar MPPT and a LAN/WAN network or the internet.

Some of the many features the Ethernet connection provides include:

• program custom settings with MSView

PC software

• monitor the controller from a web browser

• modify controller settings from a web browser

• log and monitor the system with MSView

PC software anywhere on the internet

• create custom web pages to show system data

• send an email or text message if a fault, alarm, or user-deﬁ ned 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” on our web-

site at:

HTTP://www.morningstarcorp.com/

Network Information

Connect to the TriStar MPPT via an Ethernet network (LAN/WAN) or connect the controller

directly 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 ﬁ gure 5-3 below.

Figure 5-3. Ethernet network diagrams.