TriStar TS-45 Charge Controller

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Morningstar TriStar TS-45 Charge Controller Morningstar�s TriStar Controller is a three-function controller that provides reliable solar battery charging, load control or diversion regulation. The controller operates in one of these modes at a time and two or more controllers may be used to provide multiple functions. The controller is UL listed and is designed for both solar home systems and professional applications. The TriStar is protected from faults electronically with automatic recovery. There are no fuses or mechanical parts inside the TriStar to reset or change. Solar overloads up to 130% of rated current will be tapered down instead of disconnecting the solar. Over-temperature conditions will also taper the solar input to lower levels to avoid a disconnect. Specifications: Solar, Load, or Diversion Current: 45 Amps Voltage: 12-48V Min. Voltage to Operate: 9V Max. Solar Voltage: 125V Standard Features: Highest Reliability More Power - Will handle solar arrays up to 4kW Communications Capability - RS-232 allows user to connect to a personal computer for custom settings, data logging, and remote monitoring / control Fully Adjustable - User has choice of 7 different digital presets with DIP switch Extensive Electronic Protections - Fully protected against reverse polarity, short circuit, overcurrent, high temperature and overvoltage Programmable Lighting Control Simple Mechanical Interface Better Battery Charging More Information - Has 3 LED's to indicate status, faults, and alarms Easy to Reset Low Telecom Noise SpecificationsOutput Voltage: 12-48V Length: 10.3" Height: 2.8" Width: 5.0" Warranty Life: 5yrs

TriStar TS-45 Charge Controller Review

This is an outstanding charge controller. Installation was clearly laid out in the owners manual with factory default charge programs that cover most battery charge point voltages. The programs are easily set using small DIP switches. If you prefer to have a custom solar charging program (ie bulk chargeing voltage of 15.0 volts with a float of 13.4 volts) you can download Morningstar's PC software and manually input the charging points.

There are 3 different colored LED's on the front of the unit that let you know how your system is performing. The LEDS will tell you the status of your battery bank charge, the stage of charging process (bulk, PWM, Float and equalization), and whether or not the batteries are discharging. You will need to refer to the owners manual the first couple of times to decipher the lights, but easy once you know what you are looking for. Additionally, the LED lights will flash different colors to indicate different faults.

Lastly, if LEDs are too complicated or frustrating for the owner, Morningstar makes a LCD display that will tell you the same things the LED's will, just in a digital readout. I have not personally used it, but it is nice to know if I want a remote digital display hanging inside my cabin, I can do that instead of trudging through the rain to the garage to see how the system is performing.

This is the second charge controller I have used for my off grid cabin, and am extremely pleased. My previous charge controller (Xantrex C60) failed within a week and customer service was horrible. Xantrex was made in China, and the quality showed. The Morningstar is made in Taiwan and it is hands down built better and sturdier than the Xantrex.

I will update if the Morningstar has any problems in the future.

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