MORNINGSTAR TS-45 TRISTAR 45 AMP Review

Name: MORNINGSTAR TS-45 TRISTAR 45 AMP Review
Item: MORNINGSTAR TS-45 TRISTAR 45 AMP Review
Rating: 8.2
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November 21, 2020 Reviews & Ratings, Solar Charge Controllers

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Morningstar TS-45 TriStar 45 Amp 12-48V PWM Solar Controller, Ratings to 45A at 12VDC Communications Capability, Fully Adjustable, Extensive Electronic Protections, Programmable Lighting Control

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8.2 Total Score

MORNINGSTAR TS-45 TRISTAR 45 AMP Review

This is an outstanding do or die solar charge controller. Installation is usually clearly laid out in the manual with factory default charge programs that cover the batteries charging voltages points. The programs are easily laid out and set using DIP switches. This morningstar tristar 45 charge controller is on its own basis. I don’t think there is another that we can compare to it. I myself love it for it´s aesthetics and the smartly laid cooling fans. They give it a unique look. As always thank you for reading and make sure to go through our site for other reviews and especially if you are looking to go off grid. We have a step-by-step guide on how to do it yourself to best possible quality and also to lowest cost possible as you will not need to pay for the installation.

PROS

To both the system and the batteries, TS-45 has the highest reliability
Communications capability
Fully adjustable
Extensive electronic protections
You can programme the lighting control
It uses a very simple mechanical interface
Unlike other chargers, TS-45 has better battery bharging
Low telecom noise
Optional on-board meter and remote meter
Extra bending room for large wires
The programs are easily laid
Built for mechanical fit on Xantrex power panel or Outback PSDC
The Ethernet interface allows reading the daily amp-hours without the need to be physically in front of the controller to read the value
Easy to reset
5-year warranty

CONS

Expensive

SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY: Designed for use in larger systems. Parallel scalability of chargers and load controllers for large, hybrid systems. Maximum solar, load or diversion current: up to 60A (depending on model; see model comparison chart)
UNIQUE FEATURES: Highest peak efficiency for off-grid controllers. Ideal for use in cloud-connected, networked systems through communications protocols—“speaks” Modbus, and SNMP (with optional EMC-1). Built-in meter on TS 60M; available option on other models (order TS-M-2). Remote meter option (order TS-RM-2)
THREE FUNCTIONS IN ONE CONTROLLER: Provides ultra-reliable PWM solar battery charging, load control, or diversion regulation
EXTENSIVE PROTECTION AND DIAGNOSTICS BUILT-IN: Built-in extensive electronic protection against surge, short-circuit, over-current, reverse polarity conditions. Advanced self-diagnostics warns against installation or user errors. Custom programmability, with or without a PC. Data logging- up to 256 days worth
LOWEST HARDWARE FAILURE RATE IN THE INDUSTRY, BACKED BY A FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY: Most Morningstar products ever built are still in use, some for over 25 years, thanks to smarter digital design, superior internal engineering, and over-spec components. Advanced thermal engineering eliminates cooling fans which can fail, suck in dirt, shorten component life and waste precious solar electricity. Industrial-strength build quality inside and out, right to the controller’s steel exterior casing

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Last update was on: January 9, 2023 1:50 am

Price history for Morningstar TS-45 TriStar 45 Amp 12-48V PWM Solar Controller, Ratings to 45A at 12VDC Communications Capability, Fully Adjustable, Extensive Electronic Protections, Programmable Lighting Control
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