TriStarPWM

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Bit Fault Description Causes Solutions Additional lnfo
lndication

1 Externa! Short Hardware detected an externa! short circuit ./ ./ ./ A short occurred on a power cable lnspect the system wiring for shorts, damaged insulation, etc.
R/G-Y
A system miswire Be sure the positive input/output power terminals are not wired together

1 2 Overcurrent The charge or load curren! exceeds the TriStar rating ./ ./ ./ PV Array is too large, or Load is too large Consult the TriStar documentation for maximum curren! ratings Auto-clears if PV curren! drops below
G-Y/R
The curren! sense circuitry is malfunctioning TriStar Requires Service or replacement controller rating

2 3 FET Short MOSFETs shorted A power MOSFET is damaged Refer to the TriStar MOSFET Replacement instructions Auto-clears if short removed

./ ./ ./ An externa! short has occurred Be sure the positive input/output powerterminals are not wired together
R - Y - G
Voltage on the Load terminals (Load Mode ONLY) Verify there are no other power sources connected to the load circuit

Solar input voltage too low (Charge Mode ONLY) Ensure PV Voc is greater than battery voltage

3 4 software R -Y - G A software error has occurred in the processor ./ ./ ./ This is an interna! software problem Update TriStar PWM firmware (see Momingstar Webslte)

4 5 HVD The battery voltage is above acceptable levels (flAnother charging source in the system is over-charging Remove the other charging source, check its operation and charging set point. Auto-clears when battery voltage drops to

R - G sale level
./ ./ ilmlthe battery

l@ff Power MOSFETs may be shorted Refer to the TriStar MOSFET Replacement instructions

s 6 TriStar Hot R - Y The TriStar Heatsink has exceeded acceptable operating ./ ./ ./ Controller is too hot Verify the TriStar has a m p l e ventilation and spacing. Be sure ambient temp does not Auto-clears if heatsink temp drops to

6 7 D I P sw Changed D I P switch changed while running User changed a D I P switch during operation Return the DIP switches to original position or reset the TriStar so that the new

changes take effect .

R-Y-G ./ ./ ./ DIP switch(s) not fully in on/off position Check all DIP switch es to ensure they are in full 'on' or 'off position

Dirt/Debris/Condensation lnspect the PCB around the D I P switches fer moisture, corrosion, debris

7 8 Settings Edit EEPROM setting edited while running ./ ./ ./ A set point was changed via RS-232 during operation Restar! TriStar using M O D B U S coil command or power cycle to reset
R - Y - G

8 9 reset? A fault was interrupted (usually power-cycle) ./ ./ ./ The power was cycled on the TriStar during a fault (any Clears lOsec alter startup. Ensures that a power cycle will not clear a fault in less than
R - Y - G
fault) 10 seconds.

9 10 miswire System miswiring detected IIThere is voltage on the load terminals when the Verify there are no other power sources connected to the load circuit Auto-clears if miswire corrected

./ itKf1 MOSFETS are turned off

jfJJjf to Load terminals

10 11 RTS Shorted A short has been detected in the Temp Sense cable The RTS cable has been pinched or otherwise shorted lnspect RTS cable and connection Auto-clears if short removed

R /Y - G/Y
There is a miswire on Battery Sense or Temp Sense lnspect the RTS and Battery Sense connections

connections.

11 12 RTS Disconnected R/Y _ G/Y The RTS was properly connected. Now it's not connected. ./ The RTS cable has been severed or otherwise lnspect the RTS connection and cable Auto-clears if RTS reconnected; reboot

disconnected. unit without RTS to clear fault and

12 13 RTS Miswire There is a miswire on the RTS connection ./ Battery Sense wired to Temp Sense terminals lnspect the RTS and Battery Sense connections Auto-clears if miswire corrected
R/Y- G/Y

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Bit Alarm Description Causes Solutions Additional lnfo
lndication

O 1 RTS open RTS not required fer operation, RTS can be connected if desired fer more accurate

Remete Temp Sensor not connected RTS not connected temperature compensated charging

2 RTS Shorted Remate Temp Sensor shorted The RTS cable has been pinched or otherwise shorted lnspect RTS cable and connection

R/Y- G/Y ./ There is a miswire on Battery Sense or Temp Sense lnspect the RTS and Battery Sense connections

connections.

2 3 RTS Disconnected R/Y _ G/Y The RTS was pro peri y connected. Now it's not connected. ./ ./ The RTS cable has been severed or otherwise lnspect the RTS connection and cable

disconnected .

3 4 Ths Disconnected Heatsink temp sensor open circuit v" ./ RTl on the PCB is damaged or open Replace the Heatsink thermistor

5 Ths Shorted R -Y Heatsink temp sensor short circuit ./ ./ ./ RTl on the PCB is damaged or shorted Check fer debris, replace Heatsink thermistor

6 TriStar Hot The TriStar heatsink temperature is approaching temperature ./ ./ Controller is too hot Verify the TriStar has ample ventilation and spacing. Be sure ambient temps do not In Diversion Mode, reverts to On/Off
R - Y
limits exceed the TriStars operating temperature range. operation

7 Curren! Limit An overcurrent condition has put the TriStar into curren! limit ./ ./ Charging current is too high. Reduce the amount of PV connected to the controller

Diversion load is too large Refer to the TriStar documentation for corree! diversion load sizing

7 8 Cu rrent offset There is a curren! reading even though the MOSFETs should be Power MOSFETs Shorted Refer to the TriStar MOSFET Replacement instructions

� ./

Damage to interna! curren! measurement circuit Contact Morningstar for service

8 9 Battery sen se voltage out of acceptable range Disconnected wire on the Battery Sense lnspect Battery Sense connection

Battery Sense R /Y - G / Y ./ ./ Greater than SV difference between Sense and Battery lnspect Battery sense wires and connection. lnspect Battery power cables and

Voltage connection.

9 10 Battery sense was working, now out of range Disconnected wire on the Battery Sense lnspect Battery Sense connection

Batt Sense Disc R/Y-G/Y ./ ./ Greater than SV difference between Sense and Battery lnspect Battery sense wires and connection. lnspect Battery power cables and

Voltage connection.

10 11 Factory calibration was not performed ./ ./ ./ Factory calibration was not performed to trim voltage Contact Morningstar for service
Uncalibrated
and curren! readings .

11 12 RTS Miswire R/Y-G/Y Temp Sense connection wired incorrectly ./ ./ Battery Sense wired to Temp Sense lnspect Temp Sense connection