TS-M-2

RMSTS-M-2

Morningstar TriStar M-2 Meter.
Suitable for use on both Standard TriStar 45 and 60 amp units as well as MPPT 45 and 60 amp units. 

Morningstar’s TriStar Meter-2 (TS-M-2) and TriStar Remote Meter-2 (TS-RM-2) are advanced digital meters that may be used with any TriStar™ solar controller. These two meters are identical except that the TS-M-2 is mounted on the controller and the TS-RM-2 is flush mounted up to 30 meters (98.4 feet) away from the controller.
The TriStar meters are 2 x 16 character LCD’s that display extensive system and controller information, logged data, bar graph metering as well as alarms and faults for easy troubleshooting. The information may be shown in English, French, German, Portuguese or Spanish languages.
In multi-controller systems the TS-M-2 and TS-RM-2 are networkable using Morningstar’s MeterHub to allow individual controller data and aggregate system data to be displayed together on a single meter.

One version is mounted on the controller, the other is for remote locations.This manual will help you to become familiar with the TriStar meters features and capabilities. Some of these follow:

• UL Recognised for use with Standard TriStar 45 and 60 amp units only.
• 2 x 16 Character LCD display that mounts to the controller. 
• Displays extensive system and controller information, logged data, bar graph metering as well as alarms and faults for easy trouble shooting.
• Complies with CE and LVD standards
• Suitable for 12, 24, 48 VDC systems
• Fully protected from wiring faults
• Can be added to a TriStar at any time
• Controller-mounted and remote meter versions can be used together
• Nonvolatile memory will retain settings with no power
• Extended LCD temperature rating (–20°c to +70°c)
• Multilingual display (English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish)
• Provides for manual resets
• Diagnostic capabilities with informative displays
• Confirmation of the TriStar controller settings
• Remote version supplied with 30m connecting cable
• Connections are by standard RJ-11 6-position modular plugs

Electrical:
Self-Consumption	7.5mA (not backlit) 42.5mA (backlight on)
Mechanical:
Dimensions	116mm x 116mm
Material	Powder Coated Steel
Connector type	RJ-11 (6-Pin)
TS-M-2 Cable	0.13m - 6 conductor
TS-RM-2 Cable	30m - 6 conductor
Cable Temperature rating	60°c
Environmental:
Operating Temperature	-40°c to +60°c
LCD Temperature Rating	-20°c to +70°c
Storage Temperature	-55°c to +85°c
Humidity	5% to 95% NC (non-condensing)
Tropicalisation	Conformal coating on both sides of circuit board

Compatible with:

• TriStar-45 Controller
• TriStar-60 Controller
• TriStar-MPPT-45 Controller
• TriStar-MPPT-60 Controller

Key Features and Benefits:

• ​Easy to Install - Uses standard 6 conductor RJ-11 connectors. TS-RM-2 fits a “double gang” electrical box and includes 30 meters of cable. Both data and MeterBus power flow over a single cable. Network supports up to 15 devices and, optionally, more than one meter per system.
• ​​Easy To Use​ - Four directional pushbuttons for easy navigation of display screens. Backlighting to enhance readability. Meter may be added during initial controller installation, added as an upgrade anytime in the future or connected temporarily for troubleshooting and then using this same meter at other sites.
• Network Capability - Displays individual controller data from up to 15 TriStars with optional Morningstar Meterhubs. Aggregates system data to show total charge, load and battery charge/discharge state. Auto detects any device found on the network.

Displays for the TriStar Meter-2 and TriStar Remote Meter-2

Operating Data:	TriStar Solar Charge	TriStar Load Control	TriStar Diversion	TriStar MPPT Solar Charge
Battery Voltage	♦	♦	♦	♦
Solar Input Voltage	♦			♦
Charging Current	♦			♦
Load / Diversion Current		♦	♦
Battery Sense Voltage	♦	♦	♦	♦
Battery Temperature	♦	♦	♦	♦
Battery Min/Max Voltage	♦	♦	♦	♦
Charging Watts	♦
Load / Diversion Watts		♦	♦
Daily Charge Wh.				♦
Heat Sink Temperature	♦	♦	♦	♦

 

Settings Data:	TriStar Solar Charge	TriStar Load Control	TriStar Diversion	TriStar MPPT Solar Charge
Nominal System Voltage	♦	♦	♦	♦
Battery Type	♦		♦	♦
Regulation Type	♦		♦	♦
Absorption Charge Voltage	♦		♦	♦
Float Charge Voltage	♦		♦	♦
Equalise Charge Voltage	♦		♦	♦
Low Voltage Disconnect Value		♦
Low Voltage Reconnect Value		♦
Days between Equalisations	♦		♦	♦

 

Diagnostic Data:	TriStar Solar Charge	TriStar Load Control	TriStar Diversion	TriStar MPPT Solar Charge
Ah Total/Since last reset	♦	♦	♦	♦
kWh Total/Since last reset	♦	♦	♦	♦
Charge State	♦		♦	♦
Load State		♦
Fault List	♦	♦	♦	♦
Alarm List	♦	♦	♦	♦
Days since last Equalisation	♦		♦	♦
Days since last Battery Service	♦		♦	♦
Cumulative hours of Service	♦	♦	♦	♦
Controller Version	♦	♦	♦	♦
Meter Version	♦	♦	♦	♦
Mode of Operation	♦	♦	♦	♦

 

Commands:	TriStar Solar Charge	TriStar Load Control	TriStar Diversion	TriStar MPPT Solar Charge
Reset Ah / kWh Counters	♦	♦	♦	♦
Reset Min / Max Battery Voltage	♦	♦	♦	♦
Equalise Start / Stop	♦		♦	♦
Load On / Off		♦
Reset Battery Service Reminder	♦	♦	♦	♦

 

User Settings:	TriStar Solar Charge	TriStar Load Control	TriStar Diversion	TriStar MPPT Solar Charge
Set MeterBus Address				♦
Set MeterBus Display Language	♦	♦	♦	♦
Set Temperature units (°C / °F)	♦	♦	♦	♦

 

Logged Data:**	TriStar Solar Charge	TriStar Load Control	TriStar Diversion	TriStar MPPT Solar Charge
Days Of Daily Logged Data	60 Days	60 Days	60 Days	60 Days
Battery Voltage Min. (Daily)	♦	♦	♦	♦
Battery Voltage Max. (Daily)	♦	♦	♦	♦
Charge Ah (Daily)	♦			♦
Load Ah (Daily)		♦	♦
Battery Wh (Daily)				♦
Solar Vmax (Daily)				♦
Battery Watts Max (Daily)				♦
Time in Absorption (Daily)				♦
Time in Float (Daily)				♦
Time in Equalise (Daily)				♦
Faults (Daily)	♦	♦	♦	♦
Alarms (Daily)	♦	♦	♦	♦

** Logged Data available on TriStar's with software v13 or later.
 

Total System Data:  (multiple controllers)	TriStar Solar Charge	TriStar Load Control	TriStar Diversion	TriStar MPPT Solar Charge
Charge Current	♦			♦
Load Current		♦
Diversion Current			♦
Charging Watts	♦			♦
Charging Ah	♦			♦
Charging Wh	♦			♦
Load Watts		♦
Load Ah		♦
Diversion Watts			♦
Diversion Ah			♦

* Specifications subject to change without notice