TS-MPPT-600V-48 Wind charging control Info

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WARNINGS:
System Compatibility: It is necessary to review all operating parameters of the TriStar MPPT controllers to determine
compatibility with any wind or hydro turbine. See the manual and information included in this document for details.
DAMAGE DUE TO OVER-VOLTAGES WILL NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY. It is the installer’s or OEM’s
responsibility to prevent over-voltages from damaging to the controller. This includes momentary inductive surges
due to the controller shutting off. Ginlong makes products designed to protect electrical equipment against over-
voltages when it shuts off suddenly. http://www.ginlong.com/en/Ginlong_Controller.html?l=en Other products may
also be available. Morningstar does not guaranty the performance of 3
rd
party products.
INPUT FUSE REQUIRED: 20A FUSE REQUIRED for 600V models. FUSE = Rated Output Current REQUIRED for 150V
models. Over-voltage damage is more likely to be limited to the replacement of low cost parts when there is
adequate overcurrent protection on the input.
WIND SETTINGS AND CUSTOM PROGRAMMING REQUIRED: DIP Switch 1 UP for Wind mode and Custom
Programmed in Wind mode using the MSView
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TriStar MPPT 600V Setup Wizard. Input voltage and power
settings must not start at zero and must both be listed in ascending order without repeating any values.
36V and 24V System Information: Systems designed for battery voltages less than 48V are subject to derated max.
output current at lower voltages depending on battery voltage. See figure 3 TriStar MPPT 600V Input Voltage vs.
Output Power graph for derating info.
SOLAR TRACKING MODE MAY DAMAGE THE CONTROLLER: Morningstar’s TrakStar technology incorporates frequent
sweeps of the input from open circuit to battery voltage. If the max. voltage surge for a given turbine can exceed the
rated voltage of the TriStar MPPT controller (150V or 600V) damages can occur even with over-voltage protection
installed.
Diversion Loads on DC Input: Diversion loads on the DC input, if used, must include a diode to protect the circuit
from the possibility of back-feeding. See page 6 for more information.
Ripple Voltage due to rectified AC: Ripple voltages should always be minimized with the TriStar MPPT 150V
controller. The TriStar MPPT 600V can operate effectively with ripple voltages. However, if peak voltage or power can
ever exceed the max. operating limits it may be problematic intermittently causing over-voltage and over-current
faults. Morningstar does not have information regarding how to reduce ripple from a rectifier.
Faults and Alarms: If there are system faults and alarms please contact Morningstar before further testing.
Important: See the TriStar MPPT (150V and 600V) Manuals for further details regarding wiring, installation and safety
requirements.
The parallel input feature for larger turbines is not currently available. Any unauthorized testing of the TriStar MPPT
with any type of parallel input is not currently supported and will not be covered by the warranty.
TS-MPPT High Speed Tracking: One of the most important requirements of an MPPT controller for small wind
is fast response time. Giving the turbine the optimal voltage and power at all times with no delays is critical for
smooth performance to prevent electronic braking or over speed fluctuations of the turbine. The TriStar MPPT
controller is known for its fast response time, capable of sweeping from open circuit voltage to battery voltage
in a fraction of a second. The remarkable thing is that the TriStar MPPT 600V controller has an even faster
response time even with the larger voltage window. The TriStar MPPT controllers were designed both for fast
solar PV MPPT tracking and instantaneous voltage/power control for wind.