I'm having problems with my hydro generation system. Every year, my batteries get damaged. I think I might be doing something wrong. The company that sold me the turbine and the Morningstar tells me that the DIP switch configuration is correct, but I have my doubts. Could you give me a hand?

Do you have any recommendations for how I should install this inverter? Can I (gasp!) just not use the earth ground in this application?

thanks.

Morningstar EIA-485 devices include the GenStar, TriStar-MPPT-60/M (150 and 600 V) models, or with other Morningstar products with the RSC-1 Serial-to-EIA-485 Adapter. The TriStar-MPPT Charge Controller and RSC Serial adapters require an external 12 V power source to enable the EIA-485 communications. The 12 Vdc Auxiliary Power feature of 700 W to 2,500 W models can be used, therefore, to power Morningstar EIA-485 devices in an EIA-485 Network. Figure 34: EIA-485/RS-232 Communications Adapter.

This would be available with MSView? Or could this be viewed on the BT app?

Thanks,

Ross

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Today I installed the Pylontech US5000 battery I bought yesterday with my Morningstar TS-MPPT-60. I followed the settings recommended by the technote Morningstar published years ago (morningstar-pylontech-compatibility-technote.pdf).

The guide doesn't mention my exact model of battery. I just assumed the settings would still be appropiate, am I right?

I'd also appreciate any thoughts on how to maximice the life of this battery with my TS-MPPT-60.

Thank you!

I've got an installation with a TSMPPT60, a 45 and a 30. I wanted to try and get the others visible on MSview. I can connect via LAN/serial to each CC individually, but only the 60 appears when I connect to the 60.

Modbus address's set to 1-3 , bridging ticked, 232-rs485 converter installed with terminating resistors.

I'd appreciate some help!

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Hi All,

I have a TSMPPT60 and wanted to set this up to communicate to a TSMPPT45 & 30. I can connect fine on the LAN/serial to each controller directly,ticked the bridge option, set modbus adresses's 1 -3 and although having wired in a 232 - 485 converter I see no other CC's. I've scoured the web and read the supporting material but nothing has resolevd the issue.

I'd love some help

The Morningstar App shows that the status of the system is OK (Green light. The app also shows is A/C Output as turned “OFF”.

Going to reset/ clear faults page on the app it shows the A/C Output switch status as “Not Available”

We have no AC Output and don't know how to solve it. We have updated the fimrware.

Who can help?

Many thanks