Overview
The Morningstar TriStar TS-MPPT-30 can charge a 12v, 24v, or 48v battery pack with flooded, AGM, or gel batteries. The TriStar MPPT 150V utilizes Morningstar’s TrakStar™ Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) technology to extract maximum power from the solar array. TrakStar™ MPPT technology has the ability to charge batteries with solar arrays of higher nominal voltages*. For example, a 12 volt battery bank may be charged with a 12, 24, 36, or 48 volt nominal off-grid solar array.
Morningstar’s TriStar TS-MPPT-30 solar charge controller with TrakStar Technology™ is an advanced maximum power point tracking (MPPT) battery charger for off-grid photovoltaic (PV) systems up to 3kW. The controller provides the industry’s highest peak efficiency of 99% and significantly less power loss compared to other MPPT controllers.
The TriStar MPPT features a smart tracking algorithm that maximizes the energy harvest from the PV by rapidly finding the solar array peak power point with extremely fast sweeping of the entire I-V curve. This product is the first PV controller to include on-board Ethernet for a fully web-enabled interface and includes up to 200 days of data logging (*Ethernet Cable not included, and some features require optional accessories sold separately).
Features
- Better peak power point tracking than other MPPT controllers.
 - Very fast sweeping of the entire I-V curve.
 - Recognition of multiple power points during shading or mixed PV arrays.
 - Excellent performance at sunrise and low solar insolation levels.
 - Robust thermal design and no cooling fans.
 - No mechanical relays.
 - Peak efficiency of 99%!
 - Continuous operation at full power to 45°C without need to de-rate.
 - Meterbus: communications between compatible Morningstar products.
 - Ethernet: fully web-enabled interface to a local network or internet; view from a web browser or send email/text messages (*Ethernet Cable not included, and some features require optional accessories sold separately.)
 
Technical Specifications
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 11.4 x 5.1 x 5.6 in
 - Weight: 9.2 lb
 - Optional Meters: TS-M2 & TS-RM2 (Both Sold Separately)
 - Maximum Battery Current: 30 Amps
 - Nominal Maximum Operating Power: 400 Watts @ 12 volts, 800 Watts @ 24v, 1600 Watts @ 48 Volts
 - Peak Efficiency: 99%
 - Nominal System Voltage: 12, 24, or 48 volts DC
 - Maximum PV Open Circuit Voltage: 150 Volts DC
 - Battery Operating Voltage Range: 8-72 Volts DC
 - Maximum Self-Consumption: 2.7 Watts
 - Transient Surge Protection: 4500 Watts/port
 - Battery Charging Algorithm: 4-Stage
 
- Charging Stages: Bulk, Absorption, Float, Equalize
 - Temperature Compensation Coefficient: -5mV/°C/cell (25° ref)
 - Temperature Compensation Range: -30°C to +80°C
 - Temperature Compensation Set Points: Absorption, Float, Equalize, HVD
 - Ambient Temperature: -40°C to 45°C
 - Humidity: 100% non-condensing
 - Warranty: 5-Year
 - Shipping Weight: 12 lb
 - Made in: Taiwan
 - Manufacturer: Morningstar
 - Manufacturer’s Part Number: TS-MPPT-30
 - Model: TS-MPPT-30