Okay well this is just kind of temporary to keep the battery stopped up until I set up the full system but in full sun I am reading 65 volts coming into the controller fromthe two panels. I guess I don't see nominal voltage in the data sheet I just assumed that they were 24 volt panels. Are all 60 cell panels only 20 volts?
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For their MPPT controller? Regardless your panels aren't 24 volt panels. They are considered 20 volt nominal so 2 in series is a 40 volt nominal voltage which will not PROPERLY charge a 48 volt bank. 2 in series will keep your batteries from discharging below a certain point, but won't top off or equalize them. If you don't mind replacing your batteries on a regular basis , then, by all means stay with 2 in series.Comment
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Okay well this is just kind of temporary to keep the battery stopped up until I set up the full system but in full sun I am reading 65 volts coming into the controller fromthe two panels. I guess I don't see nominal voltage in the data sheet I just assumed that they were 24 volt panels. Are all 60 cell panels only 20 volts?2.2kw Suntech mono, Classic 200, NEW Trace SW4024Comment
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I guess Morningstar says three is optimalAttached FilesComment
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Okay well this is just kind of temporary to keep the battery stopped up until I set up the full system but in full sun I am reading 65 volts coming into the controller fromthe two panels. I guess I don't see nominal voltage in the data sheet I just assumed that they were 24 volt panels. Are all 60 cell panels only 20 volts?2.2kw Suntech mono, Classic 200, NEW Trace SW4024Comment
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The data sheet on these panels shows the NOCT (more real world ratings) the Vmp on the 235 watt panels is 26.4 volts To fully charge a 24 volt battery you need to bring the voltage up to 28.8 volts. I'm done trying to explain to you why 60 cell panels aren't applicable for 24 volt charging.. If anybody else out there cares to add anything feel free.
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trying to figure out how to make my computer, router, and TriStar mppt 60 shake hands. If anyone has any suggestions I would really appreciate it. I'm not very computer savvy.The router is a RT-ac66w Dual Band 3X3 802 .11 AC gigabit router Asus. I'm not scared to call MorningStar and waste their time I just thought maybe someone here would know some shortcuts itLast edited by James1079; 03-11-2018, 04:02 AM.Comment
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Here is how I have mine "wired" :
TSMPPT60 ----------> [Wi-Fi router] ) ) ) ) ) 300' ) ) ) [Laptop w/wi-fi]
Your router would have a group of 4 ports, and then an isolated jack. Plug into one of the group of 4.
Use your laptop to establish comms to your router, make sure it is assigning a IP address to the TSMPPT60
post #4 shows this https://www.solarpaneltalk.com/forum...244#post372244
You must read the TSMPPT60 manual and configure the switches to allow DHCP operation. Same for the router, set it to Assign DHCP info.
If you are plugging the computer into the router, you are NOT connecting wirelessly
What's your location ? Anywhere near Nor Calif ?Powerfab top of pole PV mount (2) | Listeroid 6/1 w/st5 gen head | XW6048 inverter/chgr | Iota 48V/15A charger | Morningstar 60A MPPT | 48V, 800A NiFe Battery (in series)| 15, Evergreen 205w "12V" PV array on pole | Midnight ePanel | Grundfos 10 SO5-9 with 3 wire Franklin Electric motor (1/2hp 240V 1ph ) on a timer for 3 hr noontime run - Runs off PV ||
|| Midnight Classic 200 | 10, Evergreen 200w in a 160VOC array ||
|| VEC1093 12V Charger | Maha C401 aa/aaa Charger | SureSine | Sunsaver MPPT 15A
solar: http://tinyurl.com/LMR-Solar
gen: http://tinyurl.com/LMR-ListerComment
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Here is how I have mine "wired" :
TSMPPT60 ----------> [Wi-Fi router] ) ) ) ) ) 300' ) ) ) [Laptop w/wi-fi]
Your router would have a group of 4 ports, and then an isolated jack. Plug into one of the group of 4.
Use your laptop to establish comms to your router, make sure it is assigning a IP address to the TSMPPT60
post #4 shows this https://www.solarpaneltalk.com/forum...244#post372244
You must read the TSMPPT60 manual and configure the switches to allow DHCP operation. Same for the router, set it to Assign DHCP info.
If you are plugging the computer into the router, you are NOT connecting wirelessly
What's your location ? Anywhere near Nor Calif ?
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Don't spend $ yet. Configure the controller to "obtain" it's address via DHCP, your Router will assign it an address :
ClassisDHCP_line4-.jpg
The morningstar is line 1, Combox line 3, classic is line 4
Morningstar log file (web view)
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The web server built into the TSMPPT produces the above chart
surf to http://tsmppt12345678/datalog.html (put your TS ser # instead of mine)
Live, datalog, network are the 3 pagesPowerfab top of pole PV mount (2) | Listeroid 6/1 w/st5 gen head | XW6048 inverter/chgr | Iota 48V/15A charger | Morningstar 60A MPPT | 48V, 800A NiFe Battery (in series)| 15, Evergreen 205w "12V" PV array on pole | Midnight ePanel | Grundfos 10 SO5-9 with 3 wire Franklin Electric motor (1/2hp 240V 1ph ) on a timer for 3 hr noontime run - Runs off PV ||
|| Midnight Classic 200 | 10, Evergreen 200w in a 160VOC array ||
|| VEC1093 12V Charger | Maha C401 aa/aaa Charger | SureSine | Sunsaver MPPT 15A
solar: http://tinyurl.com/LMR-Solar
gen: http://tinyurl.com/LMR-ListerComment
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The web server built into the TSMPPT produces the above chart
surf to http://tsmppt12345678/datalog.html (put your TS ser # instead of mine)
Live, datalog, network are the 3 pages
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The android should see the same webpage at the same address as the laptop, if the android has connected properly to the router, If you are seeing router settings, you have logged into the Router Management panel, not a device connected to the router, Just use http://tsmppt12345678/datalog.htmlPowerfab top of pole PV mount (2) | Listeroid 6/1 w/st5 gen head | XW6048 inverter/chgr | Iota 48V/15A charger | Morningstar 60A MPPT | 48V, 800A NiFe Battery (in series)| 15, Evergreen 205w "12V" PV array on pole | Midnight ePanel | Grundfos 10 SO5-9 with 3 wire Franklin Electric motor (1/2hp 240V 1ph ) on a timer for 3 hr noontime run - Runs off PV ||
|| Midnight Classic 200 | 10, Evergreen 200w in a 160VOC array ||
|| VEC1093 12V Charger | Maha C401 aa/aaa Charger | SureSine | Sunsaver MPPT 15A
solar: http://tinyurl.com/LMR-Solar
gen: http://tinyurl.com/LMR-ListerComment
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The android should see the same webpage at the same address as the laptop, if the android has connected properly to the router, If you are seeing router settings, you have logged into the Router Management panel, not a device connected to the router, Just use http://tsmppt12345678/datalog.htmlAttached FilesComment
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