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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] |
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| Communications | Not 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] |
| Enclosure | Not documented |
| Operating temperature | |
| Weight | |
| Dimensions | Not documented |
| Enclosure volume | Not 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 ConditionsThe 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 ConditionsPrinted 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 |
| Display | 2 x 16 character LCD with backlightingDocumented claim ConditionsThe 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 |
| Included equipment | 30 m (98.4 ft) cableDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted 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 |
| Mounting | Flush mounted; fits a double gang electrical boxDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted 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 |
| Operating temperature | -40 to 60 °C-40 to 140 °F convertedDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted 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 |
| Ports | RJ-11 (6-pin)Documented claim ConditionsPrinted 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 |
| Power input | MeterBus power over the RJ-11 cable; self-consumption <0.5W, 42.5 mA (backlight on)Documented claim ConditionsThe 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 |
| Supported devices | TriStar, TriStar MPPT and TriStar MPPT 600V controllersDocumented claim ConditionsThe 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 |
| Weight | 0.18 kg0.4 lb convertedCalculated0.18 kg as printed ConditionsPrinted 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 |
Warranty
| Warranty term | 5 yearsDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted 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 |
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Certificate records
No records documented.
Sources and revisions
- 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