Morningstar RSC-1 EIA-485 / RS-232 Communications Adapter

Morningstar EIA-485 / RS-232 Communications Adapter RSC-1.

By converting to EIA-485, the RSC-1 allows up to 128 Morningstar products to communicate on the same communication bus and over much greater distances.

Typical configurations include:

• Networking several TriStar and/or TriStar-MPPT controllers
• Adding Morningstar’s PC Meterbus Adapters (MSC) for use with an RJ-11 port in multi-device networks
• Adding Morningstar’s Relay Driver to a network
• Integrating any compatible Morningstar product into an existing EIA-485 network, such as those used by industrial control or SCADA systems

All data is transmitted in the form of MODBUS protocol. This industry standard was chosen for its robust design and high level of compatibility with a variety of equipment. Each Morningstar product has its own MODBUS specification (see our website for full details) that covers the data available from each products specific functions.

Key Features and Benefits

• Removable four (4) position EIA-485 terminal
• 9-pin RS-232 connector (male)
• Status LED for monitoring and diagnostics
• Molded tabs for attachment to 35mm standard DIN rail
• RS-232 ribbon cable (not shown) with low-profile connectors

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With more than 25 years of experience and well over four million products in over 100 countries – most of them still in operation – Morningstar has truly earned its reputation for building the “world’s leading solar controllers.” At Morningstar, the word “reliability” means a lot more than a marketing adjective. Morningstar’s employee-owned culture works hard to maintain the lowest hardware failure rate in the industry, because our own reputations literally ship with every product.

That’s why system designers of the most mission-critical solar energy installations around the world insist on Morningstar components, and why you should too on your next project. From mineral mines in South America to telecom repeater stations in Canada, from gas wells in the Middle East to mountain peaks in Nepal, Morningstar technology and legendary quality make the difference between success and failure – and make renewable energy a practical, cost-effective, and long-term solution.

Attachments

• Morningstar RSC-1 Datasheet
• Morningstar RSC-1 Installation and Operation Manual
• Morningstar Ground Fault Protection Device Brochure
• Morningstar Communications Document
• Morningstar Declaration of Conformity for Products 48V & Over
• Morningstar TriStar MPPT as an EIA-485 Network Bridge
• Morningstar RoHS Certification Document
• Morningstar Product Accessory Compatibility Matrix