TS-M-2 Manual
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1. For each value in the menu use the left and right pushbuttons to modify the setting The setting will be saved when the up or down pushbutton is pressed Some settings may fault the controller when modified The controller will need to be reset by removing and then reconnecting power Operation Morningstar Corp 2009 v01 01 01 orningstar Corp 4 3 TriStar MeterBus Networks The following section describes the additional meter screens displayed on the TS M 2 and TS RM 2 in systems with two or more TriStar controllers on a MeterBus network Section 4 2 covers the individual controller menus When the meter is plugged in and powered on a sequence of startup screens will be displayed Figure 4 8 below shows the startup Sequence and provides a description of the information displayed on each screen The startup screens are only dis played once when the meter is first powered on This informa tion can also be found under System Settings in the System menu during normal operation Meter is searching the network for devices 02 Devices Reports the number of devices found on the network Meter firmware version Startup ends on the System screen in the network device list Figure 4 8 Startup Displays for Multi TriStar Networks TriStar Meter 2 Operator s Manual 35 Network Device List The Network Device List is a top level menu that contains a screen for each controller on the network There is also an2. to Return System Settings Meter Version v01 01 01 Language amp English gt Units C gt Figure 4 10 System Information menu TriStar Meter 2 Operator s Manual a 37 System Operating Displays The quantity and type of Operating Displays in the System Information menu depends on the controllers in the system If one or more charge controllers are in the system the Oper ating Displays in Figure 4 11 will be included in the Operating Displays list Battery Temperature ee ae Battery Voltage 50 4V 23C 44 5 Total System Charge Current Total System Charging Watts _ 2243W CHRG Battery Temperature ae Battery Voltage 50 4V 23C 44 5h Total System Charge Current Total System Charging Amp hours 160 7Ah CHRG Battery Temperature panenan Battery Voltage 50 4V 23C 44 5A Total System Charge Current Total System Charging Watt hours Daily ae 560Wh CHRG Figure 4 11 Total system charge Operating Displays If one or more load controllers are in the system the Operat ing Displays in Figure 4 12 will be included in the Operating Displays list ee Battery Temperature Battery Voltage ____ 50 4V 273C 165 14 Total System Load Current Total System Load Watts _ 811W LOAD Battery Temperature ae Battery Voltage ___ 50 2 33C 16 1A Total System Load Current Total System Load Amp hours _ 45 2Ah LOAD Figure 4 12 Total syste
3. Humidity Tropicalization Certifications CE RoHS ETL Recognized Component 44 7 5 mA not backlit 42 5 mA with backlighting 116 x 116 mm 4 56 x 4 56 powder coated steel 0 23 kg 0 5 lb TS M 2 0 18 kg 0 4 lb TS RM 2 RJ 11 6 pin 0 13 m 5 in 6 conductor 30 m 98 4 ft 6 conductor 60 C rating 40 C to 60 C 20 C to 70 C 55C to 85C 5 95 NC conformal coating on both sides of circuit board Specifications subject to change without notice Designed in the U S A Assembled in Taiwan MS ZMAN TSM2 01 A 09 09 Technical Specifications
4. gt 45 5 Vmin Today Battery Day 01 Battery Day XXX Battery 1234 5 Ah B 1234 5 Ah 1234 5 Ah e e e e e J e e Today Faults Day 01 Faults Day XXX Faults iz NONE 29e NONE Today Alarms Day 01 Alarms gay XXX Alarms NONE NONE NONE AJ KO kU Today s Data Yesterday s Data Data X Days Ago Figure 4 6 Logged Data menu 32 Operation IT NOTE Not all TriStar models support Advanced Setup on the TriStar Meter 2 Refer to the meter map for the particu lar model purchased for detailed display information or consult the controller Operator s Manual The Advanced Setup menu allows the user to modify certain operating settings To enter the Advanced Setup menu scroll down to the last display screen in the main menu Press and hold the down pushbutton for 3 seconds The Advanced Setup entry display will appear Press the right pushbutton to enter the menu 3 seconds f Advanced Setup _ to Return Press gt Advanced Setup Meter address lt 1 gt e Other Values lt X gt J Figure 4 7 Advanced Setup menu TriStar Meter 2 Operator s Manual 33 34 The setting values displayed in the Advanced Setup menu screens varies depending on the TriStar controller model and mode of operation charge load diversion etc Refer to the meter map for the particular model purchased for detailed display information Not all TriStar models support settings adjustment through the TriStar Meter 2
5. in the con troller Operator s Manual Ss NOTE If the TriStar is configured for a battery type that does not have an equalize charge stage and an equalize operation is requested on the meter the meter will display an Error message indicating that an equal ization charge cannot occur This Manual Operation screen will only be displayed for TriStars in charge control mode Load On Off Press and hold the right arrow pushbutton for 2 seconds to toggle the load on or off If the controller is in low voltage dis connect LVD the load will reconnect for 10 minutes and then turn off automatically There is no limit to the number of load reconnects in LVD This Manual Operation screen will only be displayed for TriStars in load contro mode Battery Service Diagnostics menu If battery service was performed early this screen can be used to reset the service interval back to zero The battery service reminder function is only enabled in custom settings Operation Reset Total Amp hours Diagnostics menu This display will reset the total Ah and total kWh counters to zero These values are normally not reset However if a new battery is installed for example the owner may wish to reset these counters TriStar Meter 2 Operator s Manual 27 28 The Diagnostics Menu lists faults alarms and technical diag nostic information about the controller This information may be useful for troubleshooting problems with the co
6. power the hub When linking multiple hubs Power Out Port A is connected to Inout Power Port B of the following hub see Example Network 3 pg 20 DO NOT connect a TriStar to Power Out Port A v Connect each additional TriStar in the system to ports 1 through 4 v Avoid connecting more than two Hubs Meters Relay Drivers or other devices to a single TriStar meter port See the example networks for more details TriStar Meter 2 Operator s Manual 17 Example Network 1 TriStar TS RM 2 Ib AV METERHUB ferBus Communication MORNINGSIAR 3 TriStar Figure 3 2 A simple two TriStar system with Remote Meter e TriStar 1 provides power both to a hub and to a single Remote Meter connected to Output Power Port A e TriStar 2 is connected to Port 1 on the Hub and is electrically isolated from TriStar 1 Rs 18 NOTE Electrical isolation protects controllers cables and other system equipment from damaged due to poor or disconnected system grounds Installation Example Network 2 TS RM 2 TriStar lt l gt AV TriStar Figure 3 3 A medium sized network with 3 TriStars 2 meters and a Relay Driver e TriStar 1 provides power to the hub and Remote Meter e TriStar 2 powers the Relay Driver and T
7. reassemble the meter Dirt is trapped between the display and the label window e to clean disconnect the power remove the 2 Phillips screws that fasten the meter to the cover plate remove the meter assembly from the yellow button pad clean the label window and screen with a damp cloth and dry reassemble the meter TriStar Meter 2 Operator s Manual 41 42 5 2 RJ 11 Cable Repair The meter connecting cable is a standard 6 conductor tele phone cable with RJ 11 modular connectors If the cable or connectors are damaged they can either be repaired or replaced A standard flat 6 wire phone cable should be used With the RJ 11 connectors the cable assembly appears as shown in figure 5 1 Figure 5 1 Meter cable assembly A 4 wire cable can also be used for shorter distances Troubleshooting 6 0 Warranty The TriStar Meter 2 is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of FIVE 5 years from the date of shipment to the original end user Morningstar will at its option repair or replace any such defective products CLAIM PROCEDURE Before requesting warranty service check the Operator s Manual to be certain that there is a fault with the TriStar Meter 2 Return the defective product to your authorized Morningstar distributor with shipping charges prepaid Provide proof of date and place of purchase To obtain service under this warranty the returned products mu
8. s battery charging load and e Multilingual display English French German Portuguese Span diversion operating modes ish e Displays aggregate system data from multiple TriStar controllers e Manual Ah resets and equalization control for individual control 2 2 General Use lers and for multi controller systems e Diagnostic capabilities The meter will display a great deal of information about the e View internal logged data stored in TriStar controllers that have TriStar controller and the operation of your system In addi datalogging capability tion the meters enable manual functions and controller diag e Remote version supplied with 30m 98 4 ft cable may be short nostics These capabilities will increase your confidence that ened if needed the system is working properly and will help you to improve Connections are by standard RJ 11 6 position modular plugs system reliability battery life and system performance It is worth the time getting to know your meter e 5 year standard warranty gang y The organization of the display screens is described in Section 6 Meter Description TriStar Meter 2 Operator s Manual 7 4 0 It is easy to move around the various display areas and to scroll up or down and left or right using the four pushbut 3 0 Installation tons as indicated below The TriStar meters can be added to the controller when it is first installed or at anytime after the controller has been in service 3 1 General
9. the meter will automatically display the correct operating mode Solar Charging Load Diversion No adjustments to the meter are required If replacing or extending the meter cable see Section 5 2 3 2 TS M 2 Install single TriStar To install the local controller mounted meter to a single TriStar follow these steps in order Disconnect all power to the TriStar The meter will not be damaged if connected with power but power should be disconnected before the access cover is removed for safety CAUTION Equipment Damage A CAUTION Risk of Shock Do not allow the local meter to hang or dangle from the RJ 11 cable when connected to the TriStar The resulting stress on the cable could damage the meter or connectors 1 Use a large phillips screwdriver to remove the 4 access cover screws 2 Connect the RJ 11 cable to the meter and to the RJ 11 10 Installation socket on the TriStar Looking at the back of the meter connect to the left RJ 11 socket Figure 3 1 Meter connections TriStar Meter 2 Operator s Manual 11 Cg NOTE If the cable is connected to the wrong RJ 11 meter socket there will not be any damage and the LCD display will remain blank Move the cable connection to the other socket 3 Carefully mount the TS M 2 cover on the controller Ar range the RJ 11 cable so that it does not interfere with the pushbutton operation or obscure the view of the LED i
10. Information L gt as V The installation steps will differ depending on the number of LEFT RIGHT UP DOWN TriStar controllers in the system For Single TriStar Systems e Mount the meter to the TriStar TS M 2 or in a remote location TS RM 2 e Connect the meter cable to the RJ 11 connectors Due to power requirements there is a limit of two meters that can be used with a single TriStar controller There is also a limit of five meters per MeterBus network Any combination of local and remote meter is permitted Only one meter can have an active backlight at any given time e adjust the meter settings For Systems with 2 or More TriStar Controllers e Use a meter or MSView PC software to adjust the MeterBus ad dress of each TriStar controller in the system e Mount the meter to the TriStar TS M 2 or in a remote location TS RM 2 e Connect the meter s and controllers to a HUB 1 sold separately e adjust the meter settings Cg NOTE A TriStar meter may be connected to each TriStar in a multi TriStar system without the use of a HUB 1 This configuration will not provide total system information each meter will only display the information for one controller Meter Description TriStar MPPT Operator s Manual 9 Ss NOTE Both meters are rated for indoor use only There is a limit of two meters per single TriStar five meters per MeterBus network A single controller cannot power 3 meters When connected to a TriStar
11. TRISTAR Installation and Operation Manual Version TS M 2 Version TS RM 2 oratio 8 Pheasant Run Newtown PA 18940 USA email info morningstarcorp com www morningstarcorp com TS RM 2 Dimensions in inches mm Contents 1 0 Important Safety Information 2 0 Meter Description 2 1 Meter Versions 2 2 General Use 3 1 General Information 3 0 Installation 3 2 TS M 2 Install single TriStar 3 3 TS RM 2 Install single TriStar 3 4 Multi TriStar Network Setup 4 0 Operation 4 1 Backlighting 4 2 Single TriStar System 4 3 TriStar MeterBus Networks 5 0 Troubleshooting 6 0 Warranty 7 0 Technical Specifications TriStar Meter 2 Operator s Manual 10 12 14 21 22 23 35 40 43 44 Installation Safety Precautions Local Meter 1 0 Importa nt Safety Information e Disconnect all power sources from the controller before mounting the TS M 2 local meter Save These Instructions e Use the supplied RJ 11 meter cable to connect the meter to the controller This manual contains important safety installation and operat Bend the power conductors in the conduit wiring box so that they ing instructions for the TriStar Meter 2 digital displays do not touch the back of the meter The following symbols are used throughout this manual to e Apply silicon gel to the RJ 11 connections on the meter and the indicate potentially dangerous conditions or mark important controller for maximum protection from corrosion safety instruc
12. TriStar with a serial cable to the computer choose the connection settings and click Next to program the controller Repeat steps 1 4 for each TriStar in the system program ming each controller with addresses 3 4 5 etc Amaximum of 15 TriStar controllers are possible on a single MeterBus network Cg NOTE The controller does not have to be configured to use custom settings When the MeterBus address is changed in custom settings memory the programmed address is used for all modes of operation Installation After all TriStar controllers have been programmed with unique MeterBus addresses the controllers must be net worked together using one or more MeterBus Communication Hubs HUB 1 Be careful not to overload a single TriStar in the system with too many meters hubs or other MeterBus de vices If the system will have multiple meters wire each meter to a different TriStar If possible do not connect a meter to the same TriStar that provides power to the hub s Following are a list of network rules and example networks Network Rules v A maximum of 15 devices are allowed on a single MeterBus net work TriStar digital meters are not included in the device count v Ports 1 4 on the MeterBus Communication Hub are isolated ports There is no power output on these ports v Ports A amp B are not isolated from each other but are isolated from ports 1 4 v A TriStar must be connected to Input Power Port B to
13. ad ditional SYSTEM screen that provides system wide informa tion An example Network Device List is shown in figure 4 9 below The example system has two controllers a charge controller and a TS 45 in Load mode a System TS MPPT 45 150V TS 45 gt 36 Charge 01 Load 02 Figure 4 9 Network Device List Each device screen displays the model number the mode of operation and the MeterBus address Pressing the down but ton on any of the device screens will advance to the controller information menu The information menu varies depending on the TriStar controller model and mode of operation charge load diversion etc The structure of the controller information menus is described in Section 4 2 Refer to the meter map for the particular model purchased for detailed display informa tion Pressing the down pushbutton on the SYSTEM screen will advance to the System Information menu The System Infor mation menu is a special menu that is described in the next topic Operation The System Information menu displays the following e Operating Displays show aggregate system data e Manual Operation screens for system wide control e System Settings menu to adjust meter settings System Operating Operating Operating Display Display sas Display Reset Ah Hold gt 2sec Equalize START Hold gt 2 sec Turn Load OFF Hold gt 2 sec System Settings Press gt fen
14. e Solar Voltage is measured at the solar input terminals e Last Eq reports the number of days since the last equalization charge e TriStar temperature is the heatsink temperature on the controller e TriStar hours are the length of time the controller has been in operation TriStar Meter 2 Operator s Manual 29 The TriStar Settings menu provides the following functions e confirms the setup and settings switches DIP switches are con figured correctly e provides hardware and software version numbers for technical support e screens to select a language or change the units of temperature values on the meter Press gt TriStar Settings HW v01 01 SW v0Ol Serial 09330001 eter v01 01 01 ode Absorption 61 60V MPPT Equalize 64 00V anual only lt English gt lt C gt Figure 4 5 TriStar Settings Menu 30 Operation Information Displayed The first display screen shows the TriStar controller s hard ware and software revision as well as the controller serial number These numbers are helpful if technical support is required The second display screen provides the meter hardware and software version Following the version displays is a list of screens that provide specific information describing the oper ating mode and charging load settings This information can be used to confirm that the controller has been adjusted and setup as desired If any of these values do not seem correct rev
15. ed push the up pushbutton to exit the menu The LEDs on the controller should display a fault sequence indicating that memory has been modified Cycle power to the controller to reset the fault condition 6 Disconnect the meter from the second controller Repeat steps 1 5 for each additional TriStar in the system pro gramming each controller with addresses 3 4 5 etc A maximum of 15 TriStar controllers are possible on a single MeterBus network ss NOTE The Morningstar Relay Driver has a default factory MeterBus address of 9 If a RelayDriver is present in the system skip address 9 when programming the TriStars and resume numbering at address 10 Modify the MeterBus Address using MSView PC Software Morningstar s MSView PC software is available for free on our website Download the latest version and install it Follow these steps in order to change the MeterBus address 1 Open MSView and select the setup wizard for your model TriStar controller from the Tools menu 2 If custom settings are already programmed read the set TriStar Meter 2 Operator s Manual 15 tings out first and then edit them If one of the standard bat tery settings is used most common click Create New Click Next until the Communications Settings dialog ap pears Change the MeterBus address to the desired ad dress Click Next until the end of the wizard Then click the Pro gram button to load the new settings Connect the
16. he display of total system data on the meter Additionally each individual controller s data may be viewed in separate menus To install either version meter in a MeterBus network follow these steps in order Each device on the MeterBus network must have a unique MeterBus address All TriStars have a default MeterBus ad dress of 1 Choose a controller to be controller 1 and mark it with a pen or sticker This controller will keep the default MeterBus address 1 There are two ways to program the remaining TriStars with unique addresses TriStar PWM controllers can only be modi fied using Morningstar MSView PC software TriStar MPPT controllers can be modified with MSView or directly from the TriStar Meter 2 Advanced Setup menu Instructions for both methods are provided Modify the MeterBus Address with the TriStar Meter 2 Connect a TriStar local or remote meter to the second TriStar in the system Wait for the meter to power up and detect the connected TriStar Once the meter has fully started scroll to the bottom Installation of the main menu to the Logged Data screen Press and hold the down pushbutton for 3 seconds until the Advanced Setup menu appears See the Advanced Setup menu topic in section 4 2 for more details on how to access this menu 3 Inthe Advanced Setup menu scroll down to the MeterBus Address screen Scroll left or right to increment decrement the MeterBus address to the desired value 4 When finish
17. iew the TriStar Operator s Manual and confirm that the settings switches are configured correctly Language and Temperature Selections The bottom two display screens provide for selecting a lan guage or different temperature units Scrolling left or right on the Language screen provides selec tion of one of five languages e English e French e German e Spanish e Portuguese Scrolling left or right on the Units screen allows the user to choose between C and F temperature display on the meter TriStar Meter 2 Operator s Manual 31 IT NOTE Not all TriStar models support data logging or viewing logged data on the TriStar Meter 2 Refer to the meter map for the particular model purchased for detailed display information or consult the controller Operator s Manual The Logged Data menu displays select operating data that has been collected and stored in the TriStar controller s inter nal memory The structure of the Logged Data menu is shown in Figure 4 6 Use the down pushbutton to scroll through the list of logged values The right pushbutton scrolls back in time The menu will wrap back to the beginning in both directions Logged Data L to Return Press gt Logged Data Today Battery Day 01 Battery Day XXX Battery 51 2 Vmax a 51 2 Vmax eae 51 2 Vmax Today Battery Day 01 Battery Day XXX Battery 45 5 Vmin oad 45 5 Vmin
18. ing to meters connected in multi TriStar MeterBus net works When the meter is plugged in and powered on a sequence of startup screens will be displayed Figure 4 1 below shows the startup Sequence and provides a description of the information displayed on each screen The startup screens are only dis played once when the meter is first powered on This informa tion can also be found under TriStar Settings during normal operation Searching Meter is searching the network for devices 01 Devices Reports the number of devices Morningstar Corp found on the network 2009 v01 01 01 Meter firmware version and SN 09300001 controller serial number 2009 v01 01 01 Meter firmware version and controller hardware software version Operating Displays Startup ends on one of the op erating displays m lt m m N lt m Figure 4 1 Startup screens TriStar Meter 2 Operator s Manual 23 Ch323w 24 Operating Display screens show the general operating infor mation for the controller and cumulative information collected over time These display screens are configured in a continu ous circular loop and can be quickly accessed by scrolling either left or right The number of Operating Displays and the exact information displayed in each screen varies depending on the TriStar con troller model and mode of operation charge load diversion etc Refer to the meter map for the particular TriStar
19. m load Operating Displays lf one or more diversion controllers are in the system the Op erating Displays in Figure 4 13 will be included in the Operat 38 Operation ing Displays list Battery Temperature Battery Voltage 50 4V 73C 4 5A Total System Diversion Current Total System Diversion Watts _ 227W DIV Battery Temperature Battery Voltage 50 4V 7 es Total System Diversion Current Total System Diversion Amp hours _ 5 0Ah DIV Figure 4 13 Total system diversion Operating Displays System Manual Operation Displays Display screens located below the Operating Displays provide for various resets and manual functions These commands are broadcast across the network to all controllers See the Manu al Operations topic in Section 4 2 for more information System Settings Menu This menu displays the meter hardware and software version and also provides adjustments for the meter language and temperature units TriStar Meter 2 Operator s Manual 39 5 0 Troubleshooting 40 The TriStar Meter 2 displays data transmitted digitally from the TriStar controller s There should not be any conflicts between the values displayed on the meter and information collected from the controller through other communication interfaces For this reason the meter troubleshooting focuses on mechanical and electrical issues with the meter and meter connection There is no display e the RJ 11 cable may be pl
20. model purchased for detailed display information Figure 4 2 below shows an example layout of Operating Dis plays 54 3V 25C 34 5AN mE 50 4V oe FLOATA 1 6 8V 4kWhT Figure 4 2 Example Operating Displays Operation Screens located below the Operating Displays provide for vari ous resets and manual functions Additional display screens for resets and manual functions can be found in the Diagnos tics menu Figure 4 3 shows the location of the Manual Opera tion displays in the menu Reset Ah Hold gt 2 sec Manual ae iz e 3 E O per ations Figure 4 3 Manual Operation displays Below is a full list of possible Manual Operation screens that can be displayed Only operations that are relevant to the TriStar model and mode are displayed on the meter Reset Amp hours This display screen can be used to reset the reset able Ah value Additionally this operation will reset the battery mini mum and battery maximum values displayed in the Operating Displays Hold the right arrow pushbutton for 2 seconds and TriStar Meter 2 Operator s Manual 25 26 all three values will be reset to zero Equalize Start Stop Use this screen to initiate and terminate a manual equaliza tion charge Holding the right arrow for 2 seconds will start the equalization charge Hold again for 2 seconds and equaliza tion will stop The SOC LEDs on the TriStar controller should flash the equalize start stop sequence as defined
21. ndicators Fasten the meter using the same 4 screws that secured the blank access cover Do not force the cover into place If the large power wires are too high in the wiring compartment pushing the meter onto the wires will damage the meter CAUTION Equipment Damage 3 3 TS RM 2 Install single TriStar The remote meter is designed to mount into a standard duplex 2 gang box or flush against a wall or cabinet with a proper sized hole 1 Connect one end of the 30 meter cable to the TriStar RJ 11 socket or to the open socket if a TS M 2 meter is mounted to the TriStar 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the left socket look ing at the back of the remote meter See the diagram in 2 2 3 Confirm the meter is working before mounting the meter 12 Installation Mount the meter to the wall or cabinet If a 2 gang box is not being used cut a hole in the wall or cabinet sized per the TS RM 2 dimensions provided on the inside cover of this manual NOTE 2 remote meters can be installed if a TS M 2 meter is not attached to the TriStar controller TriStar Meter 2 Operator s Manual 13 3 4 Multi TriStar Network Setup 14 Multiple TriStar controllers can be networked together using a Morningstar MeterBus Communication Hub HUB 1 and Ru 11 cables Networking controllers together on a MeterBus net work allows one or more TriStar digital meters to communicate with all controllers on the network This enables t
22. ntroller or solar system Diagnositics Press gt to Return Diagnostics lt _ 14d 32s reset Reset Ah total Hold gt 25sec Figure 4 4 Diagnostics Menu The exact information displayed in the Diagnostics Menu screens varies depending on the TriStar controller model and mode of operation charge load diversion etc Refer to the Operation meter map for the particular model purchased for detailed display information Faults amp Alarms If a Fault or Alarm condition flashes on one of the main Operating Displays navigate down to the Diagnostics Menu for a list of existing faults or alarms The faults and alarms lists are always displayed on the first 2 screens of the Diagnostics Menu Use the left and right pushbuttons to scroll through each list of faults and alarms if any exist Using the Diagnostic Data A full set of operating information is displayed below the fault and alarm display screens These values are real time and can change while the screen is being displayed Following are a few notes about the diagnostic data e Battery temperature is displayed only if a Remote Temperature Sensor is connected to the controller e Battery Voltage is measured at the controller battery terminals e Battery Sense displays the actual battery voltage measured with the Battery Sense wires If sense wires are not connected the screen will display invalid
23. on TriStar Meter 2 Operator s Manual 5 2 0 Meter Description 2 1 Meter Versions _ This manual covers two standard versions of a digital LCD TriStar controllers are technically advanced and professional meter that can be used with the TriStar family of solar control solar battery chargers and load controllers Two digital LCD lers meters are available for the TriStar family of controllers and their displays are identical One version is mounted on the Version TS M 2 controller the other is mounted in a remote location This local meter is provided as an assembly that replaces the l l T l l TriStar front access cover The TS M 2 meter mounts to the This manual will help you to become familiar with the TriStar TriStar controller meters features and capabilities Some of these follow Version TS RM 2 This remote meter is provided with a mounting plate and 30m 98 4 ft of cable Itis identical to the TS M 2 version except that the TS RM 2 version can be mounted at some distance e Intertek ETL Recognized for use with Morningstar s TriStar family of charge controllers e Complies with CE and LVD standards e Suitable for 12 24 48 Vdc systems from the controller e Fully protected from wiring faults e Controller mounted and remote versions can be used together Both meters can display the full range of operating and diag Extended LCD temperature rating 20 C to 70 C nostic information for the TriStar
24. riStar 3 powers the Local Meter It is good practice to distribute the network meters and Relay Driver as shown to avoid loading a single TriStar with all of the network accessories e All three TriStars are isolated from each other in this system is NOTE Information is shared across the entire MeterBus network A meter can be connected anywhere in the system and will always show full aggregate system information as well as information about each con troller on the network This is true regardless of the meter model TS M 2 TS RM 2 TriStar Meter 2 Operator s Manual 19 Example Network 3 TriStar Figure 3 4 A large multi hub network with 3 hubs 13 TriStars and 2 meters e TriStar 1 provides power to hubs X amp Y Do not daisy chain more than 2 hubs e TriStar 2 provides power to hub Z to avoid overloading TriStar 1 with three hubs e Power Out Port A Link Out of hub Z is connected to Port 4 on hub Y so that communication is maintained between all 3 hubs e TriStars 3 amp 9 each power a TriStar Local Meter All TriStars are electrically isolated 20 Installation 4 0 Operation The four pushbuttons are in the shape of directional arrows Changing a display screen will be in the direction of the arrow up or down left or right The information displayed and the organization of the meter screens differs depending on the number of TriStar controlle
25. rs connected to the meter The exact menu structure for each supported controller is pro vided on separate meter maps included with the TS M 2 and TS RM 2 meters This section discusses how to use the meter and adjust settings It also covers important details about the menu structure TriStar MPPT Operator s Manual 21 4 1 Backlighting The first push of any of the four meter pushbuttons will turn on the backlight The backlight will remain on for 5 minutes from the last button press CE NOTE When turning on the backlight there is no change in the display The second press of any pushbutton will then change the display screen This applies to both TS M 2 and TS RM 2 meter versions T NOTE Only one meter will be backlit at a time Pushing a but ton on a second meter on the network will automati cally turn off the backlight on the first meter If the meter is connected to a TriStar PWM controller the backlighting will begin to dim when battery voltage falls below 12 7 Volts Backlighting will continue to dim proportionally to the battery voltage down to 10 0 Volts The backlight draws very low power and would consume less than 1 amp hour of energy if it were turned on for a full 24 hour period 22 Operation 4 2 Single TriStar System The following section describes the TS M 2 and TS RM 2 operation in systems with one or more meters connected to a single TriStar controller See section 4 3 for information per tain
26. st include the model serial number and detailed reason for the failure This information is critical to a rapid disposition of your warranty claim Morningstar will pay the return shipping charges if the repairs are covered by the warranty WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS This warranty does not apply under the following conditions e Damage by accident negligence abuse or improper use e Unauthorized product modification or attempted repair e Damage occurring during shipment THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED MORNINGSTAR SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE No Morningstar distributor agent or employee is authorized to make any modification or extension to this warranty MORNINGSTAR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS DOWNTIME GOODWILL OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT OR PROPERTY 8 Pheasant Run Newtown PA 18940 Email info morningstarcorpo com www morningstarcorp com TriStar MPPT Operator s Manual 43 7 0 Technical Specifications Electrical Self consumption Mechanical Mounting plate dimensions Plate material Meter weight Connector type TS M 2 cable TS RM 2 cable Cable temperature Environmental Operating Temperature LCD temp rating Storage Temperature
27. tions Installation Safety Precautions Remote Meter e Disconnect all power sources from the controller before opening the conduit box to connect the meter e Mount the TriStar Meter 2 indoors Prevent exposure to the ele ments and do not allow water to enter the meter CAUTION Protect the RJ 11 wiring with grommets conduit and wire clips as WARNING Indicates a potentially dangerous condition Use extreme caution when performing this task Indicates a critical procedure for safe and proper opera necessary tion of the controller e Apply silicon gel to the RJ 11 connections on the meter and the NOTE controller for maximum protection from corrosion Indicates a procedure or function that is important for the safe and proper operation of the controller About this Manual This manual provides detailed installation and usage instruc Safety Information tions for the TriStar Meter 2 digital meters Only qualified e Read all of the instructions and cautions in the manual before electricians and technicians who are familiar with solar system beginning installation design and wiring practices should install the TriStar Meter 2 e There are no user serviceable parts inside the TriStar Meter 2 Do The usage information in this manual is intended for the sys not disassemble or attempt to repair tem owner operator e There are no fuses or disconnects inside the TriStar Meter 2 Do not attempt to repair 4 Important Safety Informati
28. ugged into the wrong connector socket move to the other socket on the meter e the connector may be loose in the socket remove and reconnect press firmly until the plug clicks e there may be a break in the RJ 11 cable wire see section 5 2 e battery voltage may be too low check the TriStar Operator s Manual for minimum operating voltage Backlight is dim or does not light e if there is enough ambient light in the room the backlighting may not be noticeable e battery voltage may be too low check the TriStar Operator s Manual for minimum operating voltage The meter map provided does not match the meter dis play e the meter map may not match the meter display due to software revisions the latest maps are available for download on our web site Troubleshooting e if there are substantial differences between the map and the dis play either the wrong map is used or the controller is not config ured for the correct operating mode The meter does not respond to button pushes e press the pushbutton down harder it will not break e try other pushbuttons to confirm one or more are working e if others work the faulty button may have dirt on the contact e to clean disconnect the power remove the 2 Phillips screws that fasten the meter to the cover plate remove the meter assembly from the yellow button pad clean the pushbutton contacts and circuit board contacts with alcohol and a cotton swab
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