Morningstar TriStar 45 Amp Solar Controller

Morning Star Remote Temperature Sensor

Morningstar’s Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS) provides improved battery charging in solar systems that experience temperature variations during the year. The RTS measures temperature at the battery and the controller uses this data for very accurate temperature compensation. Use of the RTS is recommended whenever the temperature at the battery will be more than 5°C (9°F) different than the temperature at the controller. The TriStar has no on-board temperature compensation; therefore the use of the RTS is required for temperature compensated charging. Other Morningstar controllers will default to an on-board temperature sensor if a RTS is not connected. The RTS is recommended whenever the temperature of the battery varies more than 5°C (9°F) during the year. For maximum protection from harsh environments, the sensor is encapsulated in epoxy inside a power lug housing. The RTS is also protected from lightning surges and short circuits.

Features:

• Highly accurate: +/- 1.5°C (2.7°F)
• Cable length: 10 meters (33 feet)
• User may easily extend cable length up to 30 meters (100 feet) using standard cable
• Corrects for temperatures from -30°C (-22°F) to +80°C (+176°F)
• Wires are non-polarized
• Power lug housing: 9.5 mm (3/8”) screw hole
• 2-conductor copper cable with PVC jacket, 0.34mm² (#22 AWG)
• Cable rated UL CMR
• UL recognized component when used with TriStar
• CE certified for use with all compatible Morningstar controllers
• Sensor noise is filtered

Morningstar Tristar Digital Display

The meter will display a great deal of information about the TriStar controller and the operation of your system. In addition, the meter enables manual functions and controller diagnostics. These capabilities will increase your confidence that the system is working properly and will help you to improve system reliability, battery life, and system performance. It is worth the time getting to know your meter!

Morningstar Tristar Remote Meter-2 

The meter is compatible with the TriStar, TriStar MPPT, TriStar MPPT 600V, and MeterHub. It displays the same data as the TS-M-2, however, it does not mount to the controller. It ships with 30 meters of cable and a flat face plate for convenient mounting away from the controller. The meter enables manual functions and controller diagnostics. These capabilities will increase your confidence that the system is working properly and will help you to improve system reliability, battery life, and system performance.