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            5. TriStar TS-MPPT-60-600V-48-DB-TR-GFPD
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            TriStar TS-MPPT-60-600V-48-DB-TR-GFPD

            Morningstar TriStar Charge Controller, TS-MPPT-60-600V-48-DB-TR-GFPD with DC Transfer Switch Box & pre-wired GFPD-600V

            $1,495.00

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            SKU: 3611145 Inverters & Electrical, Charge Controllers, MPPT Charge Controllers Brand: Morningstar
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            Description

            Morningstar TriStar TS-MPPT-60-600V-48-DB-TR-GFPD

            Morningstars TriStar MPPT 600V charge controller leverages Morningstars innovative TrakStar MPPT technology and our 20+ years of power electronics engineering excellence, to enable the widest input operating voltage range available from a solar array, wind turbine or hydro input. This controllers standard and DB versions are for off-grid applications, and the TR versions were developed to enable retrofitting grid-tied systems with battery backup:

            TS-MPPT-60-600V-48 (Standard)
            TS-MPPT-60-600V-48-DB (With Disconnect Box)
            TS-MPPT-60-600V-48-DB-TR (With DC Transfer Switch)
            TS-MPPT-60-600V-48-DB-TR-GFPD (Pre-wired with Ground Fault Protection Device)
            Rated for 60 Amps, the TriStar MPPT 600V controller does much more than efficiently charge batteries; it also provides remote communications, data logging, adjustability and metering. In fact, the TriStar MPPT 600V controller is the only 600-volt PV controller to offer open communication protocols and true Ethernet-enabled functionality.

            Retrofitting Grid-tied Solar Systems for Backup Power

            The TriStar controllers with a transfer switch (items 3611140 & 3611145) are ideal for retrofitting existing grid-tied systems with battery backup power. These controllers include an integrated high voltage transfer switch which can accept input from a 600v array of solar panels providing the ability to easily retrofit almost any grid-tied string inverter with battery backup. Check out Morningstars website for a short video and more resources on retrofitting a grid-tied system with battery backup using the TriStar 600v controller:
            Morningstar – Retrofitting Grid-tied Solar Systems for Backup Power

            Integrated DC Disconnect

            Morningstars TS-MPPT-60-600V-48-DB-TR-GFPD controller includes an integrated DC battery disconnect, eliminating the need for a separate battery breaker and breaker box. This model also includes Morningstars 600V-GFPD ground fault protection device which may be required by your local building authority depending on local codes.

            Additional Features

            • 99% peak efficiency
            • Passively cooled for high reliability
            • Extensive electronic protections
            • Recognition of multiple power points during shading or mixed PV arrays
            • Excellent performance at sunrise and low solar insolation levels
            • Superior lightning protection from nearby lightning-induced voltage/current spikes
            • Enables system monitoring, data logging and adjustability
            • Robust thermal design and no cooling fans
            • Parallel circuit design provides less stress and longer life for electronic components
            • No mechanical relays
            • Extensive electronic protections including PV short circuit protection
            • Epoxy encapsulated inductors and conformally coated printed circuit boards
            • Optional digital meter face (shown in photo above)

            Features & Attributes

            Weight 33.0 lbs
            Dimensions 25.0 × 12.0 × 9.0 in
            MPN

            TS-MPPT-60-600V

            Charge Controller Battery Bank Voltage (Volts DC)

            48

            Charge Controller Max Current Output Per Controller

            60A

            Charge Controller Type

            Maximum Power Point Tracking

            Documents

            Relevant Product Documents.

            TriStar TS-MPPT-60-600V-48-DB-TR-GFPD Manual PDF
            TriStar TS-MPPT-60-600V-48-DB-TR-GFPD Specifications PDF
            TriStar TS-MPPT-60-600V-48-DB-TR-GFPD Warranty PDF
            TriStar TS-MPPT-60-600V-48-DB-TR-GFPD Installation PDF

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