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Morningstar USB MeterBus Adapter (UMC-1)

Model: UMC-1 · SKU: UMC-1

Prepared Nov 12, 2026

Common specifications

Device type
USB MeterBus adapter: Morningstar MeterBus (RJ-11) to USB 2.0Source [1]
Communications
USB 2.0; MeterBus; MODBUSSource [1]
Supported devices
ProStar MPPT, SunSaver MPPT, ProStar, SunSaver Duo and SureSineSource [1]
Ports
MeterBus RJ-11; USB 2.0Source [1]
DisplayNot documented
Power inputNot documented
Mounting
DIN railSource [1]
EnclosureNot documented
Operating temperatureNot documented
WeightNot documented
DimensionsNot documented
Enclosure volumeNot documented
Warranty term
5 yearsSource [1]

All recorded specifications

Communications
USB 2.0; MeterBus; MODBUSDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "The USB MeterBus Adapter (model: UMC-1) converts the Morningstar MeterBus RJ-11 electrical interface to a standard USB 2.0 interface." and "Communication with any 3rd party hardware that supports MODBUS™ communication."

Location: PDF page 1, description and uses

Printed as "The USB MeterBus Adapter (model: UMC-1) converts the Morningstar MeterBus RJ-11 electrical interface to a standard USB 2.0 interface." and "Communication with any 3rd party hardware that supports MODBUS™ communication."

Location: PDF page 1, description and uses

[1]
Device type
USB MeterBus adapter: Morningstar MeterBus (RJ-11) to USB 2.0Documented claim
Conditions

Printed as "The USB MeterBus Adapter (model: UMC-1) converts the Morningstar MeterBus RJ-11 electrical interface to a standard USB 2.0 interface." and, in the notes, "2) The UMC-1 is fully opto-isolated."

Location: PDF page 1, description

Printed as "The USB MeterBus Adapter (model: UMC-1) converts the Morningstar MeterBus RJ-11 electrical interface to a standard USB 2.0 interface." and, in the notes, "2) The UMC-1 is fully opto-isolated."

Location: PDF page 1, description

[1]
Included equipment
USB B to USB A cable (1 m); RJ-11 telephone cable (1 m)Documented claim
Conditions

Printed as "USB B to USB A cable (1 meter, included)" and "RJ-11 telephone cable (1 meter, included)".

Location: PDF page 1, wiring diagram

Printed as "USB B to USB A cable (1 meter, included)" and "RJ-11 telephone cable (1 meter, included)".

Location: PDF page 1, wiring diagram

[1]
Mounting
DIN railDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "4) UMC-1 is DIN Rail mountable."

Location: PDF page 1, notes

Printed as "4) UMC-1 is DIN Rail mountable."

Location: PDF page 1, notes

[1]
Ports
MeterBus RJ-11; USB 2.0Documented claim
Conditions

Printed as "The USB MeterBus Adapter (model: UMC-1) converts the Morningstar MeterBus RJ-11 electrical interface to a standard USB 2.0 interface."

Location: PDF page 1, description

Printed as "The USB MeterBus Adapter (model: UMC-1) converts the Morningstar MeterBus RJ-11 electrical interface to a standard USB 2.0 interface."

Location: PDF page 1, description

[1]
Supported devices
ProStar MPPT, SunSaver MPPT, ProStar, SunSaver Duo and SureSineDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "This includes the ProStar MPPT, Sunsaver MPPT, ProStar, SunSaver DUO, and SureSine products."

Location: PDF page 1, description

Printed as "This includes the ProStar MPPT, Sunsaver MPPT, ProStar, SunSaver DUO, and SureSine products."

Location: PDF page 1, description

[1]

Warranty

Warranty term
5 yearsDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed 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

[1]

Certificate records

No records documented.

Sources and revisions

  1. Morningstar USB MeterBus Adapter datasheet (MS-001373, 08/10/2016) (November 2, 2026 capture)Official datasheet · Revision MS-001373 Revision 08/10/2016 · Checked https://www.morningstarcorp.com/wp-content/uploads/datasheet-usb-meterbus-adapter-en.pdf