TriStar Manual

Networking and Communication

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

** The Live View web address is unique to each controller. If the TriStar MPPT 150V serial number is 09501234, then the Live

View address 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 Green LED Yellow LED

Network Connection OK ON OFF

Network Activity ON Blinking

Error OFF ON

Web Pages

Connect the TriStar MPPT 150V controller to the network using an Ethernet cable. Wait 5 to

10 minutes 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, his-

tory, 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 dis-

played on the same webpage.

Custom Settings

The TriStar MPPT 150V Setup Wizard in MSView

provides an interface to adjust all operating

parameters. Morningstar’s MSView

PC software can connect to any TriStar MPPT 150V on the

Ethernet network or through a RS-232 serial connection. Refer to the help documentation includ-

ed with MSView

for more information.