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Morningstar ReadyEdge Monitoring and Communication Device (RE-1)
Model: RE-1 · SKU: RE-1
Prepared Nov 12, 2026
Common specifications
| Device type | Monitoring and communication device with generator control and a ReadyRail portSource [1] |
|---|---|
| Communications | HTTP; SNMP (v1/v2c/v3); MODBUS RTU & TCPSource [1] |
| Supported devices | Up to 16 compatible Morningstar charge controllers or inverters; up to 6 ReadyBlocksSource [1] |
| Ports | Ethernet: 1 × RJ-45, 10/100BASE-TX; EIA-485: 1 × 3-wire (A, B, GND), 1500 V isolation; MeterBus: 2 × RJ-11, 1500 V isolation; MS-CAN: 2 × RJ-45 CANbus, 1500 V isolation; ReadyRail port: up to 6 ReadyBlocks; SD card slot: up to 32 GB; Programmable DC output: 1 × 12 Vdc, 1 A; Digital inputs: 6 × dry contact; Tank level input: 1 × resistive (SAE and Euro); AC voltage detection: 40–240 Vac nominal; DC voltage inputs: 3 × 0–80 Vdc; Temperature inputs: 2 × Morningstar Remote Temperature SensorsSource [1] |
| Display | Not documented |
| Power input | 8 - 72 Vdc; self-consumption < 2 W typical, 14 W maximum (with the 12 V output at maximum load)Source [1] |
| Mounting | 35 mm DIN railSource [1] |
| Enclosure | Type 1 Indoor, IP20Source [1] |
| Operating temperature | |
| Weight | |
| Dimensions | |
| Enclosure volume | 0.9 L** Calculated from recorded external dimensions |
| Warranty term | Not documented |
All recorded specifications
| Certifications (as printed) | UL 62109-1 / CSA 22.2 107-1; IEC 62109-1; IEC 62368-1; EMC Directive 2014/30/EU; Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU; FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Class B; ICES-003 Issue 7, Class B; CEC Australia Listing; ACMA AS/NZS CISPR 32:2015Documented claim ConditionsThe certification lines as printed. Manufacturer claims; no issuer directory was checked. Location: PDF page 2, Certifications The certification lines as printed. Manufacturer claims; no issuer directory was checked. Location: PDF page 2, Certifications |
|---|---|
| Communications | HTTP; SNMP (v1/v2c/v3); MODBUS RTU & TCPDocumented claim ConditionsThe last value of the Communications & Data table, read in row order, is "HTTP, SNMP (v1/v2c/v3), MODBUS RTU & TCP". Location: PDF page 2, Communications & Data, Communication Protocols The last value of the Communications & Data table, read in row order, is "HTTP, SNMP (v1/v2c/v3), MODBUS RTU & TCP". Location: PDF page 2, Communications & Data, Communication Protocols |
| Device type | Monitoring and communication device with generator control and a ReadyRail portDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "ReadyEdge™(RE-1) is a single-point monitoring and communication device for system-wide measurement, detection, and data aggregation in off-grid and hybrid power systems." Location: PDF page 1, description Printed as "ReadyEdge™(RE-1) is a single-point monitoring and communication device for system-wide measurement, detection, and data aggregation in off-grid and hybrid power systems." Location: PDF page 1, description |
| Dimensions | 158 D × 106 D × 54 D mm6.22 D × 4.17 D × 2.1 D in convertedCalculated15.8 × 10.6 × 5.4 cm x 10 mm/cm = 158 x 106 x 54 mm ConditionsPrinted as "15.8 × 10.6 × 5.4 cm (6.2 × 4.2 × 2.1 in)"; no axes are named, so the figures are kept in printed order. Location: PDF page 2, Mechanical, Dimensions Printed as "15.8 × 10.6 × 5.4 cm (6.2 × 4.2 × 2.1 in)"; no axes are named, so the figures are kept in printed order. Location: PDF page 2, Mechanical, Dimensions |
| Enclosure | Type 1 Indoor, IP20Documented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Type 1 Indoor, IP20". Location: PDF page 2, Mechanical, Enclosure Printed as "Type 1 Indoor, IP20". Location: PDF page 2, Mechanical, Enclosure |
| Included equipment | Two lengths of DIN railDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Mounts to 35mm DIN rail; includes two lengths of DIN rail to mount the ReadyEdge alone or with room for up to six (6) ReadyBlocks attached". Location: PDF page 1, features Printed as "Mounts to 35mm DIN rail; includes two lengths of DIN rail to mount the ReadyEdge alone or with room for up to six (6) ReadyBlocks attached". Location: PDF page 1, features |
| Mounting | 35 mm DIN railDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Mounts to 35mm DIN rail; includes two lengths of DIN rail to mount the ReadyEdge alone or with room for up to six (6) ReadyBlocks attached". Location: PDF page 1, features Printed as "Mounts to 35mm DIN rail; includes two lengths of DIN rail to mount the ReadyEdge alone or with room for up to six (6) ReadyBlocks attached". Location: PDF page 1, features |
| Operating temperature | -40 to 60 °C-40 to 140 °F convertedDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "–40°C to +60°C" as the first value of the Environmental table. Location: PDF page 2, Environmental, Operating Temperature Printed as "–40°C to +60°C" as the first value of the Environmental table. Location: PDF page 2, Environmental, Operating Temperature |
| Ports | Ethernet: 1 × RJ-45, 10/100BASE-TX; EIA-485: 1 × 3-wire (A, B, GND), 1500 V isolation; MeterBus: 2 × RJ-11, 1500 V isolation; MS-CAN: 2 × RJ-45 CANbus, 1500 V isolation; ReadyRail port: up to 6 ReadyBlocks; SD card slot: up to 32 GB; Programmable DC output: 1 × 12 Vdc, 1 A; Digital inputs: 6 × dry contact; Tank level input: 1 × resistive (SAE and Euro); AC voltage detection: 40–240 Vac nominal; DC voltage inputs: 3 × 0–80 Vdc; Temperature inputs: 2 × Morningstar Remote Temperature SensorsDocumented claim ConditionsThe two tables print their row names first and their values after them in the same order; each port pairs a row name with its value. Location: PDF page 2, Inputs & Outputs and Communications & Data The two tables print their row names first and their values after them in the same order; each port pairs a row name with its value. Location: PDF page 2, Inputs & Outputs and Communications & Data |
| Power input | 8 - 72 Vdc; self-consumption < 2 W typical, 14 W maximum (with the 12 V output at maximum load)Documented claim ConditionsThe Power table prints its row names (input voltage, typical and maximum self-consumption) followed by "8 - 72 Vdc < 2 Watts 14 W (with 12 V output @ max load)". Location: PDF page 2, Power The Power table prints its row names (input voltage, typical and maximum self-consumption) followed by "8 - 72 Vdc < 2 Watts 14 W (with 12 V output @ max load)". Location: PDF page 2, Power |
| Supported devices | Up to 16 compatible Morningstar charge controllers or inverters; up to 6 ReadyBlocksDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "interfaces with up to sixteen (16) compatible Morningstar charge controllers or inverters" and, in the ReadyRail Port row, "Supports up to 6 ReadyBlocks". Location: PDF page 1, description; PDF page 2, Communications & Data Printed as "interfaces with up to sixteen (16) compatible Morningstar charge controllers or inverters" and, in the ReadyRail Port row, "Supports up to 6 ReadyBlocks". Location: PDF page 1, description; PDF page 2, Communications & Data |
| Weight | 0.41 kg0.9 lb convertedCalculated0.41 kg as printed ConditionsPrinted as "0.41 kg (0.91 lb)" (written in kg). Location: PDF page 2, Mechanical, Weight Printed as "0.41 kg (0.91 lb)" (written in kg). Location: PDF page 2, Mechanical, Weight |
Warranty
Certificate records
No records documented.
Sources and revisions
- Morningstar ReadyEdge datasheet (MS-003499, 2/25/2026) (November 2, 2026 capture)Official datasheet · Revision MS-003499 2/25/2026 · Checked https://www.morningstarcorp.com/wp-content/uploads/datasheet-readyedge-en.pdf