Morningstar TS-MPPT-60 User Manual Page 1

TriStar MPPT NetworkingCompanion Document8 Pheasant RunNewtown, PA [email protected] October 2009

IV. Mul -controller Networking Op onsTwo or More TriStar MPPT ControllersWhenever possible, network multiple TriStar MPPT controllers using Ethernet

Under the “Settings” section, check the box for the “c. Bridge Ethernet MODBUS requests to EIA-485 network” option.Click the “Save” buttond. NOTE: T

Appendix A - Manual Network Confi gura on For networks that do not support DHCP, the TriStar MPPT must be confi gured manually. Follow these steps to m

Appendix B - Default TriStar MPPT SettingsPort AssignmentsPort 80: HTTP ServerPort 502: MODBUS via TCP/IPPort 161: SNMP Agent PortNetwork

I. Introduc onCertain models of the TriStar MPPT family of charge controllers have Ethernet ports and web features. These models can be connected to

II. Connect to the Local Area Network (LAN)The following section will guide you through the process of connecting your TriStar MPPT controller to your

Click the “Network” icon under Network & Internet Choose the network adapter to view the network infoIf your computer has DHCP enabled, the

Final NotesCongratulations! At this point the controller is successfully connected to your network. Follow-ing are a few notes about routinely connect

III. Confi gure Remote AccessConfi gure remote access to allow communication with your TriStar MPPT from any computer or device on the internet. Use MSV

Step 2 - Login to the network RouterOpen a web browser on any computer on your local networka. Enter the IP of the “Default Gateway” listed in the Tr

To enable remote access to your TriStar MPPT using MSView or other 3rd party softwareIP: Static IP assigned to the controller in Step 3fport:

Figure 2. Dynamic DNS serviceFigure 2 above illustrates how DDNS works. Dynamic DNS servers are notifi ed by a computer on Jack’s private network whene