Maximizes Energy Harvest

  Our TrakStar MPPT Technology 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

   Extremely High Reliability

  ?  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 

 Very High Efficiency

? Peak efficiency of 99%

? Proprietary tracking algorithm minimizes power losses

? Low self-consumption

? Continuous operation at full power to 45°C without need to de-rate

? Selected electronic devices with higher ratings to minimize losses from heating

Extensive Networking and Communications Capabilities 

Enables system monitoring, data logging and adjustability. Uses open standard MODBUS™ protocol and Morningstar's MS View software.

?  Meterbus: communications between compatible Morningstar products

?  Serial RS-232: connection to a personal computer

?  EIA-485: communications between multiple devices on a bus

?  Ethernet: fully web-enabled interface to a local network or internet; view from a web browser or send email/text messages.   

   Metering and Data Logging

?  Optional TriStar meter and remote meter provides detailed operating data, alarms and faults

?  Three LED's display system status

?  Up to 200 days of data logging via meters or communications ports 

? Surge   protection

? high temperature  protection

? Backflow prevention  protection

? Load short circuit  protection

? Over current  protection

? High voltage  protection

? Low voltage disconnect protection