Installation Guide

35 TriStar MPPT-600V-TR Operator's Manual
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Installation
Replace the wiring divider, and secure with the screw, as shown in Steps 1-2 in Figure 3-12
above. Carefully re-position the GFPD power wires as shown in Step 2. Replace the box
covers, and secure each with four (4) screws, as shown in Step 4 above.
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
2
)
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.
WARNING: Risk of Fire.
If no Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS) is connected, use the TS-MPPT-600V-TR
within 3m (10 ft) of the batteries. Internal Temperature Compensation will be used if
the RTS is not connected. Use of the RTS is strongly recommended.
Figure 3-12. Replacing Wiring Divider and Covers
2
3
1
4
Replace Cover
Secure Wiring
Divider with screw
AVERTISSEMENT : Risque d’incendie.
Si non Capteur de température distant (RTS) est connecté, utilisez le MPPT ProStar moins de 3m (10 pi)
de les batteries. Compensation de la température interne sera utilisée si la RTS n’est pas connecté.
Utilisation de la RTS est fortement recommandé.
!
CAUTION:
The TS-MPPT-600V-TR 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 TS-MPPT-600V-TR 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 TS-MPPT-600V-TR may differ slightly from the volt-
age directly at the battery bank terminals due to connection and cable resistance. The Battery
Voltage Sense (BVS) connection enables the TS-MPPT-600V-TR to measure the battery terminal
voltage 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 BVS connection is not required to operate your TS-MPPT-600V-TR controller, but it is recom-
mended for best performance. If a TriStar meter will be added to the controller, the BVS 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
2
). A twisted pair
cable is recommended but not required. Use UL rated 300 Volt conductors. The BVS wires may
be pulled through conduit with the power conductors. Tighten the connector screws to 5 in-lb
(0.56 Nm) of torque.
The maximum length allowed for each battery voltage sense wire is 98 ft (30 m).
Be careful to connect the battery positive (+) terminal to the voltage sense positive (+) terminal.
No damage will occur if the polarity is reversed, but the controller cannot read a reversed sense
voltage. Connecting the voltage sense wires to the RTS terminal will cause an alarm.