Morningstar PC MeterBus Adapter (MSC)

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Key specs

Units
SKU
MSC
Official datasheet
Sources

Printed as "PC Meterbus Adapter (MSC)" in the description.

Official datasheet: Morningstar PC Meterbus Adapter datasheet (222E-REV 2-6/13) (November 2, 2026 capture) Rev 222E-REV 2- 6/13 · Checked · Earlier document

Location: PDF page 1, description

Documented

Ports
RJ-11 (meter port); RS-232 serial connector
Official datasheet
Sources

Printed as "Morningstar’s PC Meterbus Adapter (MSC) converts a controller’s meter port (RJ-11 phone type connector) to a standard RS-232 serial connector for connection to a PC or other equipment."

Official datasheet: Morningstar PC Meterbus Adapter datasheet (222E-REV 2-6/13) (November 2, 2026 capture) Rev 222E-REV 2- 6/13 · Checked · Earlier document

Location: PDF page 1, description

Documented

Weight
0.04 kg0.08 lb converted
Converted: 35 g / 1000 g/kg = 0.035 kg
Official datasheet
Sources

Converted: 35 g / 1000 g/kg = 0.035 kg

Printed as "Weight 35 g (1.23 oz)" (written in kg).

Official datasheet: Morningstar PC Meterbus Adapter datasheet (222E-REV 2-6/13) (November 2, 2026 capture) Rev 222E-REV 2- 6/13 · Checked · Earlier document

Location: PDF page 1, Other Technical Specifications, Weight

Converted

Device type
PC MeterBus adapter: controller meter port (RJ-11) to RS-232 serial (MODBUS)
Official datasheet
Sources

Printed as "Morningstar’s PC Meterbus Adapter (MSC) converts a controller’s meter port (RJ-11 phone type connector) to a standard RS-232 serial connector for connection to a PC or other equipment." and "All data is transmitted in the form of MODBUS protocol."

Official datasheet: Morningstar PC Meterbus Adapter datasheet (222E-REV 2-6/13) (November 2, 2026 capture) Rev 222E-REV 2- 6/13 · Checked · Earlier document

Location: PDF page 1, description

Documented

Dimensions
0.06 L
Calculated: Enclosure volume: W × H × D ÷ 1,000,000
72 × 35 × 22 mm2.8 × 1.4 × 0.87 in convertedOfficial datasheet
Sources

Printed as "Dimensions 72 x 35 x 22mm 2.83 x 1.37 x 0.87 inches"; no axes are named, so the figures are kept in printed order.

Official datasheet: Morningstar PC Meterbus Adapter datasheet (222E-REV 2-6/13) (November 2, 2026 capture) Rev 222E-REV 2- 6/13 · Checked · Earlier document

Location: PDF page 1, Other Technical Specifications, Dimensions

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Communications
RS-232; MODBUS
Official datasheet
Sources

Printed as "Morningstar’s PC Meterbus Adapter (MSC) converts a controller’s meter port (RJ-11 phone type connector) to a standard RS-232 serial connector for connection to a PC or other equipment." and "All data is transmitted in the form of MODBUS protocol."

Official datasheet: Morningstar PC Meterbus Adapter datasheet (222E-REV 2-6/13) (November 2, 2026 capture) Rev 222E-REV 2- 6/13 · Checked · Earlier document

Location: PDF page 1, description

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Enclosure
IP20
Official datasheet
Sources

Printed as "Enclosure IP20".

Official datasheet: Morningstar PC Meterbus Adapter datasheet (222E-REV 2-6/13) (November 2, 2026 capture) Rev 222E-REV 2- 6/13 · Checked · Earlier document

Location: PDF page 1, Other Technical Specifications, Enclosure

Documented

Supported devices
Any Morningstar controller or inverter with a meter connection and no RS-232 port
Official datasheet
Sources

Printed as "The MSC may be used with any Morningstar controller or inverter equipped with a meter connection that does not also already have a RS-232 port."

Official datasheet: Morningstar PC Meterbus Adapter datasheet (222E-REV 2-6/13) (November 2, 2026 capture) Rev 222E-REV 2- 6/13 · Checked · Earlier document

Location: PDF page 1, description

Documented

Included equipment
RS-232 cable with connectors (1.8 m); RJ-11 cable with connectors (1 m)
Official datasheet
Sources

Printed as "The MSC is sold as a kit that includes the following:" followed by "• PC Meterbus Adapter • RS-232 cable with connectors: 1.8 meters (5.9 feet) • RJ-11 cable with connectors: 1 meter (3.3 feet)".

Official datasheet: Morningstar PC Meterbus Adapter datasheet (222E-REV 2-6/13) (November 2, 2026 capture) Rev 222E-REV 2- 6/13 · Checked · Earlier document

Location: PDF page 1, kit contents

Documented

All specs9
Ports
RJ-11 (meter port); RS-232 serial connector
Official datasheet
Sources

Printed as "Morningstar’s PC Meterbus Adapter (MSC) converts a controller’s meter port (RJ-11 phone type connector) to a standard RS-232 serial connector for connection to a PC or other equipment."

Official datasheet: Morningstar PC Meterbus Adapter datasheet (222E-REV 2-6/13) (November 2, 2026 capture) Rev 222E-REV 2- 6/13 · Checked · Earlier document

Location: PDF page 1, description

Documented

Weight
0.04 kg0.08 lb converted
Converted: 35 g / 1000 g/kg = 0.035 kg
Official datasheet
Sources

Converted: 35 g / 1000 g/kg = 0.035 kg

Printed as "Weight 35 g (1.23 oz)" (written in kg).

Official datasheet: Morningstar PC Meterbus Adapter datasheet (222E-REV 2-6/13) (November 2, 2026 capture) Rev 222E-REV 2- 6/13 · Checked · Earlier document

Location: PDF page 1, Other Technical Specifications, Weight

Converted

Device type
PC MeterBus adapter: controller meter port (RJ-11) to RS-232 serial (MODBUS)
Official datasheet
Sources

Printed as "Morningstar’s PC Meterbus Adapter (MSC) converts a controller’s meter port (RJ-11 phone type connector) to a standard RS-232 serial connector for connection to a PC or other equipment." and "All data is transmitted in the form of MODBUS protocol."

Official datasheet: Morningstar PC Meterbus Adapter datasheet (222E-REV 2-6/13) (November 2, 2026 capture) Rev 222E-REV 2- 6/13 · Checked · Earlier document

Location: PDF page 1, description

Documented

Dimensions
72 D × 35 D × 22 D mm2.8 D × 1.4 D × 0.87 D in converted
Official datasheet
Sources

Printed as "Dimensions 72 x 35 x 22mm 2.83 x 1.37 x 0.87 inches"; no axes are named, so the figures are kept in printed order.

Official datasheet: Morningstar PC Meterbus Adapter datasheet (222E-REV 2-6/13) (November 2, 2026 capture) Rev 222E-REV 2- 6/13 · Checked · Earlier document

Location: PDF page 1, Other Technical Specifications, Dimensions

Documented

Communications
RS-232; MODBUS
Official datasheet
Sources

Printed as "Morningstar’s PC Meterbus Adapter (MSC) converts a controller’s meter port (RJ-11 phone type connector) to a standard RS-232 serial connector for connection to a PC or other equipment." and "All data is transmitted in the form of MODBUS protocol."

Official datasheet: Morningstar PC Meterbus Adapter datasheet (222E-REV 2-6/13) (November 2, 2026 capture) Rev 222E-REV 2- 6/13 · Checked · Earlier document

Location: PDF page 1, description

Documented

Enclosure
IP20
Official datasheet
Sources

Printed as "Enclosure IP20".

Official datasheet: Morningstar PC Meterbus Adapter datasheet (222E-REV 2-6/13) (November 2, 2026 capture) Rev 222E-REV 2- 6/13 · Checked · Earlier document

Location: PDF page 1, Other Technical Specifications, Enclosure

Documented

Supported devices
Any Morningstar controller or inverter with a meter connection and no RS-232 port
Official datasheet
Sources

Printed as "The MSC may be used with any Morningstar controller or inverter equipped with a meter connection that does not also already have a RS-232 port."

Official datasheet: Morningstar PC Meterbus Adapter datasheet (222E-REV 2-6/13) (November 2, 2026 capture) Rev 222E-REV 2- 6/13 · Checked · Earlier document

Location: PDF page 1, description

Documented

Included equipment
RS-232 cable with connectors (1.8 m); RJ-11 cable with connectors (1 m)
Official datasheet
Sources

Printed as "The MSC is sold as a kit that includes the following:" followed by "• PC Meterbus Adapter • RS-232 cable with connectors: 1.8 meters (5.9 feet) • RJ-11 cable with connectors: 1 meter (3.3 feet)".

Official datasheet: Morningstar PC Meterbus Adapter datasheet (222E-REV 2-6/13) (November 2, 2026 capture) Rev 222E-REV 2- 6/13 · Checked · Earlier document

Location: PDF page 1, kit contents

Documented

Operating temperature
-40 to 60 °C-40 to 140 °F converted
Official datasheet
Sources

Printed as "Operating Temperature -40C to +60C".

Official datasheet: Morningstar PC Meterbus Adapter datasheet (222E-REV 2-6/13) (November 2, 2026 capture) Rev 222E-REV 2- 6/13 · Checked · Earlier document

Location: PDF page 1, Other Technical Specifications, Operating Temperature

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Published claims and calculations, not independent test results.

Documents

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    Morningstar's own PC Meterbus Adapter datasheet (222E-REV 2- 6/13), model MSC, listed in Morningstar's support library (https://www.morningstarcorp.com/support/library/) and fetched directly from morningstarcorp.com with the paced research fetcher on November 2, 2026 (robots.txt read first; request ended 04:28:01.676 UTC). Manufacturer claims, not independent tests.

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Warranty

Product warranty
5 years
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Printed once as "WARRANTY: Five year warranty period.". The datasheet prints no further terms.

Official datasheet: Morningstar PC Meterbus Adapter datasheet (222E-REV 2-6/13) (November 2, 2026 capture) Rev 222E-REV 2- 6/13 · Checked · Earlier document

Location: PDF page 1, WARRANTY

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