Key Features and Benefits

Maximizes Energy Harvest

Our TrakStar MPPT Technology features:

• 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