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Will the MidNite Solar CLASSIC and SL Charge Controllers pick up ground faults in the solar panel wiring?
Posted by Kyle McCollum, Technical Support for MidNite Solar on Aug 4th 2020
Yes, the MidNite Solar CLASSIC and SL solar controllers will pick up grounds faults in the solar panel wiring. It detects positive current on the ground side. If one of the solar panels is throwing a
When would someone use more than one charge controller to power the same battery bank?
An example scenario where you would need an additional charge controller is if your solar array is larger than what your charge controller can handle. One way to determine this is to multiply your sy
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What is the maximum PV input to the MidNite Solar Classic 150 Charge Controller?
The MidNite Solar Classic 150's operating voltage is 150 volts, so that is your maximum input, however, the Classics have a unique HyperVOC feature which will prevent damage to your charge controller
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Why does the MidNite Classic 150 make an audible noise when I hit enter on the status screen?
That noise happens depending on the audio selection in the MISC menu. You can turn audio off.
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Will the MidNite Solar MNKID-M Marine work with a 24V Tesla Model S Battery?
Yes, the KID (and Classic) will charge Li batteries with a Battery Management System (BMS). The BMS regulates voltage, current, and temp of the individual Li cells, something the charge controller ca
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Can I hook up a windmill to the OutBack Power FM80-150VDC or FM60-150VDC?
No, the OutBack Power FM80-150VDC and FM60-150VDC Charge Controllers are not rated or designed for use with a wind power system. You may want to consider the MidNite Solar Classic 150 Charge Controlle
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Does the MidNite Solar CLASSIC 150 charge controller work with wind turbines?
Yes, The MidNite Solar CLASSIC 150, 200, and 250 provides solar, wind, and hydro MPPT modes. The CLASSIC SL only works with solar power.
All wind turbines create wild AC which will need to be recti
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