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Posted by Frank Molina, Stellavolta on Jul 29th 2021
Can I connect two charge controllers to the same battery bank?
Yes. You can connect more than one charge controller to the same battery bank.
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Why does my MidNite Solar MNBCM or MNBCMS show a constant 100% charge?
Metering your battery bank while being charged may result in an inaccurate reading. It is best to meter your bank while in a state of rest (e.g. at night).
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Will the MidNite Solar MNSTOPSWITCH tell the stop switch when to terminate automatically when the batteries are full?
No, the MNSTOPSWITCH is a manual switch. You can, however, set up the auxiliary function of a MidNite Solar Classic Charge Controller to flip a switch when the battery bank reaches a preset voltage.
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What is the purpose of a MidNite Solar Clipper for wind power?
The clipper as the name implies clips the voltage and protects the charge controller. It also serves as the dump load, but instead of bleeding power off of the battery or battery bank, it prevents ene
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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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What is the difference between the MidNite Solar MNKID-B and the MNKID-HWB for Hydro & Wind?
The MidNite Solar MNKID-B is programmed for solar applications only, whereas the MNKID-HWB is programmed for use with hydro systems and/or wind turbines. In other words, they differ in the software th
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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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Is the MNPV6-DISCO CSA Approved?
This item is listed by ETL for US & Canada and meets the following standards: UL 1741, Issue:2010/01/28 Ed:2 INVERTERS, CONVERTERS, CONTROLLERS AND INTERCONNECTION SYSTEM EQUIPMENT FOR USE WITH DISTRI
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