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Morningstar Tristar Charge Controller TS-30-MPPT

Name: Morningstar Tristar Charge Controller TS-30-MPPT - Melanite
SKU: TS-MPPT-30

Morningstar Tristar Charge Controller delivers ultra-efficient MPPT charging for off-grid systems—reliable, high-performance & network-ready.

Product Details

Morningstar Tristar Charge Controller is engineered to optimise solar energy harvest and safeguard your battery bank in demanding environments. This Morningstar Tristar Charge Controller supports 12 V, 24 V, 36 V and 48 V battery systems and delivers continuous currents of 30 A, 45 A or 60 A depending on model. The Morningstar Tristar Charge Controller uses TrakStar™ MPPT technology to track the PV array’s peak power point extremely fast, allowing the unit to achieve a peak efficiency of up to 99%. With robust networking — including Ethernet (on 60A models), RS-232, EIA-485 and MeterBus — the Morningstar Tristar Charge Controller integrates seamlessly into monitoring systems and supports data-logging of up to 200 days. The Morningstar Tristar Charge Controller features a fanless design, rugged components, and full electronic protections including short-circuit, reverse polarity and over-temperature safeguards. Whether you deploy the Morningstar Tristar Charge Controller for residential, commercial or industrial off-grid solar systems, it offers performance, flexibility and reliability you can count on.

SKU: TS-MPPT-30 Categories: Solar Energy, Charge Controller Tag: Morningstar Charge Controller Brand: Morningstar

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Product Description

The Morningstar Tristar Charge Controller is a premium MPPT solar charge controller designed for off-grid PV systems where reliability, efficiency and monitoring are mission-critical. With the Morningstar Tristar Charge Controller you benefit from its advanced TrakStar™ MPPT algorithm that continuously sweeps the I-V curve of the solar array, even under shading or mixed-module conditions, to capture maximal energy — boasting peak efficiencies of up to 99%. The Morningstar Tristar Charge Controller is available in multiple current ratings (30 A, 45 A, 60 A) and supports battery banks from 12 V up to 48 V, making it ideal for systems sized up to several kilowatts. Built for durability, the Morningstar Tristar Charge Controller features a fanless design, heavy-duty heat-sink, epoxy-encapsulated inductors and conformally coated circuit boards — delivering proven performance in harsh conditions. On the connectivity front, the Morningstar Tristar Charge Controller offers Ethernet (in 60A models) plus RS-232 and EIA-485 interfaces, enabling remote monitoring and integration into SCADA or network-based systems. Applications for the Morningstar Tristar Charge Controller span residential off-grid homes, rural electrification, telecom towers, remote lighting systems, marine and RV installations, and industrial backup power banks. With the Morningstar Tristar Charge Controller you get high-efficiency charging, better battery life, deep system insight and future-ready connectivity — making it an excellent choice when system performance and reliability matter.

Product Specification

Model	TS-MPPT-30	TS-MPPT-45	TS-MPPT-60	TS-MPPT-60M
Charge Rating	30 amps	45 amps	60 amps	60 amps
Max. PV Open Circuit Voltage (Voc)	150 volts	150 volts	150 volts	150 volts
Nominal Battery Voltage	12, 24, 36, or 48V	12, 24, 36, or 48V	12, 24, 36, or 48V	12, 24, 36, or 48V
Battery Chemistry Supported*	L/A, Li, NiCd, others	L/A, Li, NiCd, others	L/A, Li, NiCd, others	L/A, Li, NiCd, others
Nominal max. Operating Power** – 12 volt battery	400W	600W	800W	800W
Nominal max. Operating Power** – 24 volt battery	800W	1200W	1600W	1600W
Nominal max. Operating Power** – 48 volt battery	1600W	2400W	3200W	3200W
Peak efficiency	99%	99%	99%	99%
Battery Operating Voltage Range	8-72Vdc	8-72Vdc	8-72Vdc	8-72Vdc
Voltage Accuracy (12/24V)	<=0.1% +/- 50mV	<=0.1% +/- 50mV	<=0.1% +/- 50mV	<=0.1% +/- 50mV
Voltage Accuracy (48V)	<=0.1% +/- 100mV	<=0.1% +/- 100mV	<=0.1% +/- 100mV	<=0.1% +/- 100mV
Operating Temperature Range	-40 C to +45C	-40 C to +45C	-40 C to 45C	-40 C to +45C
Warranty	5 Years	5 Years	5 Years	5 Years
Built-in meter				Yes
CE and RoHS compliant	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
TAA compliant	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
IEC 62109	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
ETL Listed [UL-1741 and Canadian CSA C22.2 No.107.1.01]	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
FCC Class B Part 15 Compliant	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Manufactured in a Certified ISO 9001 Facility	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes