TriStar MPPT 600V Installation & Operation Manual

Networking and Communication

5.5 Ethernet

CAUTION: Risk of Tampering

The TS-MPPT-600V does not feature built-in network security. It is the responsibility of the user or

network administrator to place the TS-MPPT-600V behind a network rewall to prevent unauthorized

access.

PRUDENCE : Risque de tentative d’altération

Le TS-MPPT-600V ne comporte pas de sécurité réseau intégrée. Il incombe à l’utilisateur ou à

l’administrateur du réseau de placer le TS-MPPT-600V derrière un pare-feu réseau a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 600V and a LAN/WAN network or the

internet.

Ethernet connections also provide the communication link between multiple TS-MPPT-600V con-

trollers for synchronous operation. Some of the many features the Ethernet connection provides

include:

• program custom settings with MSView

PC software

• monitor the controller from a web browser

• link up to four controllers for synchronous operation

• 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-de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 600V 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gure5-3below.