Morningstar MSC PC Meterbus Adapter User Manual

The PC Meterbus Adapter converts the Morningstar MeterBus RJ-11 electrical interface to a standard RS-232 interface which allows communication between a PC and a Morningstar charge controller or inverter. The MSC is required for programming custom charging setpoints and logging data using Morningstar’s MSView PC software. The MSC is also required for serial communications with any 3rd party hardware that supports Modbus communication.


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Brand
Morningstar
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
User Manual
Language
Chinese
Pages
1
File format
PDF
File size
81 KB
Published
09 July, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
171DC7C74EC56C4222C9F555A9C9EE24

About this manual

The PC Meterbus Adapter (model: MSC) converts the Morningstar MeterBus RJ-11 electrical interface to a standard RS-232 interface. This allows a PC to communicate with a Morningstar charge controller or inverter that has a Meterbus connection but lacks a serial port or other communications port.

The adapter is required for programming custom charging setpoints and logging data using Morningstar's MSView PC software. It is also necessary for serial communications with any third-party hardware that supports Modbus communication. This manual is written in Chinese.

What's inside

  • Description
  • Serial Cable
  • COM Settings
  • Wiring Diagram
  • RS-232 Pin-out
  • Notes

Specifications

Baud Rate9600 BAUD
Data Bits8 data bits
Stop Bits1 or 2 stop bits
ParityNo parity
Flow ControlNo Hardware Flow Control
Isolationfully opto-isolated on all pins

Frequently asked questions

What is the function of the MSC adapter?

The MSC converts the Morningstar MeterBus RJ-11 electrical interface to a standard RS-232 interface which allows communication between a PC and a Morningstar charge controller or inverter.

Is the MSC required for MSView PC software?

Yes, the MSC is required for programming custom charging setpoints and logging data using Morningstar's MSView PC software.

Can the MSC be used with third-party hardware?

Yes, the MSC is required for serial communications with any 3rd party hardware that supports Modbus communication.

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