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Morningstar TriStar Remote Meter-2 (TS-RM-2)

Model: TS-RM-2 · SKU: TS-RM-2

Prepared Nov 12, 2026

Common specifications

Device type
Remote digital meter (2 x 16 character LCD), flush mounted up to 30 m from the controllerSource [1]
CommunicationsNot documented
Supported devices
TriStar, TriStar MPPT and TriStar MPPT 600V controllersSource [1]
Ports
RJ-11 (6-pin)Source [1]
Display
2 x 16 character LCD with backlightingSource [1]
Power input
MeterBus power over the RJ-11 cable; self-consumption <0.5W, 42.5 mA (backlight on)Source [1]
Mounting
Flush mounted; fits a double gang electrical boxSource [1]
EnclosureNot documented
Operating temperature
-40 to 60 °C-40 to 140 °F convertedSource [1]
Weight
0.18 kg0.4 lb convertedCalculatedSource [1]
DimensionsNot documented
Enclosure volumeNot documented
Warranty term
5 yearsSource [1]

All recorded specifications

Certifications (as printed)
CE, RoHS and REACH Compliant; ETL Recognized Component; FCC Class B Part 15 Compliant; ACMA-EMC CompliantDocumented claim
Conditions

The certification lines as printed once for the three meters. Manufacturer claims; no issuer directory was checked.

Location: PDF page 1, Certifications

The certification lines as printed once for the three meters. Manufacturer claims; no issuer directory was checked.

Location: PDF page 1, Certifications

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Device type
Remote digital meter (2 x 16 character LCD), flush mounted up to 30 m from the controllerDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "The TriStar Meter-2™ (TS-M-2), TriStar Meter-2-600V™ (TS-M-2-600V) and the TriStar Remote Meter-2™ (TS-RM-2) are advanced digital meters.", "They are nearly identical except that the TS-M-2 and TS-M-2-600V are mounted on the controller and the TS-RM-2 is flush mounted up to 30 meters away from the controller." and "The TriStar meters are 2 x 16 character LCD’s that display system and controller information, logged data, bar graph metering, alarms and faults for easy troubleshooting."

Location: PDF page 1, description

Printed as "The TriStar Meter-2™ (TS-M-2), TriStar Meter-2-600V™ (TS-M-2-600V) and the TriStar Remote Meter-2™ (TS-RM-2) are advanced digital meters.", "They are nearly identical except that the TS-M-2 and TS-M-2-600V are mounted on the controller and the TS-RM-2 is flush mounted up to 30 meters away from the controller." and "The TriStar meters are 2 x 16 character LCD’s that display system and controller information, logged data, bar graph metering, alarms and faults for easy troubleshooting."

Location: PDF page 1, description

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Display
2 x 16 character LCD with backlightingDocumented claim
Conditions

The description prints 2 x 16 character LCDs and the features print "Backlighting to enhance readability".

Location: PDF page 1, description and features

The description prints 2 x 16 character LCDs and the features print "Backlighting to enhance readability".

Location: PDF page 1, description and features

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Included equipment
30 m (98.4 ft) cableDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "TS-RM-2 fits a “double gang” electrical box and includes 30 meters (98.4 feet) of cable".

Location: PDF page 1, features

Printed as "TS-RM-2 fits a “double gang” electrical box and includes 30 meters (98.4 feet) of cable".

Location: PDF page 1, features

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Mounting
Flush mounted; fits a double gang electrical boxDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "They are nearly identical except that the TS-M-2 and TS-M-2-600V are mounted on the controller and the TS-RM-2 is flush mounted up to 30 meters away from the controller." and "TS-RM-2 fits a “double gang” electrical box and includes 30 meters (98.4 feet) of cable"

Location: PDF page 1, description

Printed as "They are nearly identical except that the TS-M-2 and TS-M-2-600V are mounted on the controller and the TS-RM-2 is flush mounted up to 30 meters away from the controller." and "TS-RM-2 fits a “double gang” electrical box and includes 30 meters (98.4 feet) of cable"

Location: PDF page 1, description

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Operating temperature
-40 to 60 °C-40 to 140 °F convertedDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Ambient Operating Temperature -40 °C to +60 °C" once for the three meters.

Location: PDF page 1, Environmental, Ambient Operating Temperature

Printed as "Ambient Operating Temperature -40 °C to +60 °C" once for the three meters.

Location: PDF page 1, Environmental, Ambient Operating Temperature

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Ports
RJ-11 (6-pin)Documented claim
Conditions

Printed once for the three meters as "Connector Type RJ-11 (6-pin)".

Location: PDF page 1, Mechanical, Connector Type

Printed once for the three meters as "Connector Type RJ-11 (6-pin)".

Location: PDF page 1, Mechanical, Connector Type

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Power input
MeterBus power over the RJ-11 cable; self-consumption <0.5W, 42.5 mA (backlight on)Documented claim
Conditions

The features print "Both data and meterbus power flow over a single cable"; the Electrical block prints "Self-Consumption <0.5W 42.5 mA (backlight on)" once for the three meters.

Location: PDF page 1, features; Electrical, Self-Consumption

The features print "Both data and meterbus power flow over a single cable"; the Electrical block prints "Self-Consumption <0.5W 42.5 mA (backlight on)" once for the three meters.

Location: PDF page 1, features; Electrical, Self-Consumption

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Supported devices
TriStar, TriStar MPPT and TriStar MPPT 600V controllersDocumented claim
Conditions

The compatibility table ("Compatibility TS-M-2 TS-M-2-600V TS-RM-2 • TriStar YES NO YES • TriStar MPPT YES NO YES • TriStar MPPT 600V NO YES YES") prints YES for the TriStar, TriStar MPPT and TriStar MPPT 600V in the TS-RM-2 column.

Location: PDF page 1, Compatibility

The compatibility table ("Compatibility TS-M-2 TS-M-2-600V TS-RM-2 • TriStar YES NO YES • TriStar MPPT YES NO YES • TriStar MPPT 600V NO YES YES") prints YES for the TriStar, TriStar MPPT and TriStar MPPT 600V in the TS-RM-2 column.

Location: PDF page 1, Compatibility

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Weight
0.18 kg0.4 lb convertedCalculated0.18 kg as printed
Conditions

Printed as "TS-RM-2 0.18 kg / 0.4 lb" in the weight list (written in kg).

Location: PDF page 1, Mechanical, Weight

Printed as "TS-RM-2 0.18 kg / 0.4 lb" in the weight list (written in kg).

Location: PDF page 1, Mechanical, Weight

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Warranty

Warranty term
5 yearsDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed once for the three meters as "WARRANTY: Five year warranty period.". The datasheet prints no further terms.

Location: PDF page 1, WARRANTY

Printed once for the three meters as "WARRANTY: Five year warranty period.". The datasheet prints no further terms.

Location: PDF page 1, WARRANTY

[1]

Certificate records

No records documented.

Sources and revisions

  1. Morningstar TriStar Meters datasheet (TS-M2.DAT.09/14) (November 2, 2026 capture)Official datasheet · Revision TS-M2.DAT.09/14 · Checked https://www.morningstarcorp.com/wp-content/uploads/datasheet-tristar-meter-2-all-en.pdf