TriStar MPPT 600V Installation & Operation Manual

33TriStar MPPT 600V Operator’s Manual

Step 7 - Remote Temperature Sensor

The included Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS) is recommended for effective temperature com-

pensated charging. Connect the RTS to the 2-position terminal located between the pushbut-

tonandtheLEDs(seegure2-1).TheRTSissuppliedwith33ft(10m)of22AWG(0.34mm

)

cable. There is no polarity, so either wire (+ or -) can be connected to either screw terminal. The

RTS cable may be pulled through conduit along with the power wires. Tighten the connector

screws to 5 in-lb (0.56 Nm) of torque. Separate installation instructions are provided inside the

RTS bag.

CAUTION:

The TriStar MPPT 600V will not temperature compensate charging parameters if the RTS is not

used.

CAUTION: Equipment Damage

Never place the temperature sensor inside a battery cell. Both the RTS and the battery will be

damaged.

NOTE:

The RTS cable may be shortened if the full length is not needed. Be sure to reinstall the ferrite

choke on the end of the RTS if a length of cable is removed. This choke ensures compliance with

electromagnetic emissions standards.

PRUDENCE :

Le TriStar MPPT ne compense pas la température des paramètres de charges si le RTS n’est

pas utilisé.

PRUDENCE : Endommagement de l’équipement

Ne placez jamais la sonde de température dans un élément de batterie. Le RTS et la batterie

seraient endommagés.

REMARQUE :

Le câble de RTS peut être raccourci si la totalité de la longueur n’est pas nécessaire. Assurez-

vous de réinstaller la bobine en ferrite sur l’extrémité du RTS si une longueur de câble est

enlevée. Cette bobine assure la conformité avec les normes d’émissions électromagnétiques.

Step 8 - Battery Voltage Sense

The voltage at the battery connection on the TriStar MPPT 600V may differ slightly from the volt-

age directly at the battery bank terminals due to connection and cable resistance. The Battery

Voltage Sense connection enables the TriStar MPPT 600V to measure the battery terminal volt-

age precisely with small gauge wires that carry very little current, and thus have no voltage drop.

Both battery voltage sense wires are connected to the TriStar at the 2-position terminal located

betweenthepush-buttonandthepositive(+)terminallug(seegure2-1).

A battery voltage sense connection is not required to operate your TriStar MPPT 600V controller,

but it is recommended for best performance. If a TriStar meter will be added to the controller, the

battery voltage sense will ensure that the voltage and diagnostic displays are very accurate.

The voltage sense wires should be cut to length as required to connect the battery to the voltage

sense terminal. The wire size can range from 16 to 24 AWG (1.0 to 0.25 mm

). A twisted pair

cable is recommended but not required. Use UL rated 300 Volt conductors. The voltage sense