Connect the TriStar MPPT controller to the network using an Ethernet cable. Wait 5 to 10 minutes
for the controller to connect to the network. Open a web browser on any PC on the network.
Enter the Live View web address in the address bar of the web browser. The TriStar MPPT main
Live View webpage will load. Links are provided to real-time data, history, and network settings
adjustment pages.
Pages served by the TriStar MPPT are ideal for retrieving quick information about the charge
controller and making adjustments to network settings. However, there is no ability to customize
the layout or data displayed. Also, information from multiple controllers cannot be displayed
on the same webpage. Custom web pages can be created to format and display data exactly as
needed. Custom web pages can be served from a webserver. Further, websites can be created
to display data from multiple controllers.
The Live View web address is unique to each controller. If the TriStar MPPT serial number is 09501234, then the Live View address
is: http://tsmppt09501234. The Live View address is printed on the serial label on the side of the unit for reference.
Custom Settings
The TriStar MPPT Setup Wizard in MSViewTM provides an interface to adjust all operating parameters.
Morningstar’s MSViewTM PC software can connect to any TriStar MPPT on the Ethernet
network or through a RS-232 serial connection. Refer to the help documentation included with
MSViewTM for more information.
54 Networking and Communication
Email & SMS Alerts
The email and SMS alerts feature sends notifi cation to an email address or mobile phone if one
of the following occurs:
• TriStar MPPT self diagnostics fault condition
• TriStar MPPT self diagnostics alarm condition
• User-defi ned event (e.g. battery voltage is less than 46 Volts)
Up to four email and SMS alerts can be confi gured from the network settings web page in the
MSView TriStar MPPT wizard.
View logged data
The TriStar MPPT logs up to 200 days* of daily data. The controller always logs the standard values
listed below. Using MSView, the controller can be confi gured to log additional optional values
each day. The maximum number of days that can be stored decreases as the number of logged
values increases.
Standard Values
• Minimum Battery Voltage
• Maximum Battery Voltage
• Daily Events (Equalize triggered, Entered Float, Alarm/Fault occurred, Controller Reset)
• Faults / Alarms - recorded only if a fault or alarm occurs that day
Optional Values
• Maximum Array Voltage
• Maximum Power Output
• Charge Amp-hours
• Charge Watt-hours
• Minimum/Maximum Battery Temperature
• Charge stage regulation timers for Absorption, Float, Equalize
*