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Morningstar PC MeterBus Adapter (MSC)
Model: MSC · SKU: MSC
Prepared Nov 12, 2026
Common specifications
| Device type | PC MeterBus adapter: controller meter port (RJ-11) to RS-232 serial (MODBUS)Source [1] |
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| Communications | RS-232; MODBUSSource [1] |
| Supported devices | Any Morningstar controller or inverter with a meter connection and no RS-232 portSource [1] |
| Ports | RJ-11 (meter port); RS-232 serial connectorSource [1] |
| Display | Not documented |
| Power input | Not documented |
| Mounting | Not documented |
| Enclosure | IP20Source [1] |
| Operating temperature | |
| Weight | |
| Dimensions | |
| Enclosure volume | 0.06 L** Calculated from recorded external dimensions |
| Warranty term | 5 yearsSource [1] |
All recorded specifications
| Communications | RS-232; MODBUSDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted 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." Location: PDF page 1, description 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." Location: PDF page 1, description |
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| Device type | PC MeterBus adapter: controller meter port (RJ-11) to RS-232 serial (MODBUS)Documented claim ConditionsPrinted 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." Location: PDF page 1, description 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." Location: PDF page 1, description |
| Dimensions | 72 D × 35 D × 22 D mm2.8 D × 1.4 D × 0.87 D in convertedDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted 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. Location: PDF page 1, Other Technical Specifications, Dimensions 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. Location: PDF page 1, Other Technical Specifications, Dimensions |
| Enclosure | IP20Documented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Enclosure IP20". Location: PDF page 1, Other Technical Specifications, Enclosure Printed as "Enclosure IP20". Location: PDF page 1, Other Technical Specifications, Enclosure |
| Included equipment | RS-232 cable with connectors (1.8 m); RJ-11 cable with connectors (1 m)Documented claim ConditionsPrinted 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)". Location: PDF page 1, kit contents 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)". Location: PDF page 1, kit contents |
| Operating temperature | -40 to 60 °C-40 to 140 °F convertedDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Operating Temperature -40C to +60C". Location: PDF page 1, Other Technical Specifications, Operating Temperature Printed as "Operating Temperature -40C to +60C". Location: PDF page 1, Other Technical Specifications, Operating Temperature |
| Ports | RJ-11 (meter port); RS-232 serial connectorDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted 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." Location: PDF page 1, description 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." Location: PDF page 1, description |
| Supported devices | Any Morningstar controller or inverter with a meter connection and no RS-232 portDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted 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." Location: PDF page 1, description 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." Location: PDF page 1, description |
| Weight | 0.04 kg0.08 lb convertedCalculated35 g / 1000 g/kg = 0.035 kg ConditionsPrinted as "Weight 35 g (1.23 oz)" (written in kg). Location: PDF page 1, Other Technical Specifications, Weight Printed as "Weight 35 g (1.23 oz)" (written in kg). Location: PDF page 1, Other Technical Specifications, Weight |
Warranty
| Warranty term | 5 yearsDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted once as "WARRANTY: Five year warranty period.". The datasheet prints no further terms. Location: PDF page 1, WARRANTY Printed once as "WARRANTY: Five year warranty period.". The datasheet prints no further terms. Location: PDF page 1, WARRANTY |
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Certificate records
No records documented.
Sources and revisions
- Morningstar PC Meterbus Adapter datasheet (222E-REV 2-6/13) (November 2, 2026 capture)Official datasheet · Revision 222E-REV 2- 6/13 · Checked https://www.morningstarcorp.com/wp-content/uploads/datasheet-pc-meterbus-adapter-en.pdf