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MidNite Solar Classic Lite
Quick Start Guide 07/05/12
This "Quick Start" is intended to be a supplement to the Classic owner's manual. It is intended to give the basics of
setting up your new Classic Lite, when installed in a typical installation. Please refer to the Classic Owner's Manual
(Included DVD or visit www.midnitesolar.com) for all advanced features, safety warnings and specifications.
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Summary of Contents for MidNite Solar Classic Lite
- Page 1 This “Quick Start” is intended to be a supplement to the Classic owner’s manual. It is intended to give the basics of setting up your new Classic Lite, when installed in a typical installation. Please refer to the Classic Owner’s Manual (Included DVD or visit www.midnitesolar.com) for all advanced features, safety warnings and specifications.
- Page 2 Copyright ⓒ 2010, 2011and 2012 all rights reserved. MidNite Solar Inc. reserves the right to revise this document and to periodically make changes to the content hereof without obligation or organization of such revisions or changes unless required to do so by prior arrangement.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Dip Switches ................................. 9 Battery voltage and time settings ........................15 Using MNGP Remote to program a Classic Lite ................... 16 Programming the Lite with a Networked Standard Classic ................. 16 Programming the Lite with the Local App ..................... 17 Clearing Faults ................................ -
Page 4: Inside View Of The Classic
Just the Facts for the Classic Lite (continued) Inside view of the Classic Take care when removing the front cover from the Classic. The LED display panel (MNLP) may be attached to the main circuit board with a blue phone style cable as seen in Figure 1 below if this is not the first time being opened. - Page 5 Just the Facts for the Classic Lite (continued) Figure 2 Figure 2 above we show from Left to Right, the Ethernet connection to your Router or wireless bridge, USB cable for updating firmware and the Battery Temperature sensor. On the blue terminal block from left to right Battery positive, common negatives and DC input positive.
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Page 6: Ground Fault
Just the Facts for the Classic Lite (continued) Ground fault There is a 2 pin header to the right of the blue terminal block for Ground Fault Protection as seen below. The supplied jumper must be installed across both pins for the GFP to operate. The Lite is shipped with this jumper in the open position. -
Page 7: Wiring The Classic Lite
Just the Facts for the Classic Lite (continued) Wiring the Classic Lite Figure 5 Figure 5 shows a basic wiring diagram for installing the Classic on an E Panel. Some installations may vary. Please consult the Classic Owner’s Manual for other diagrams. There are 2 jumpers and a 4 position terminal strip (Seen in the yellow oval above) for Aux 1 and 2 please refer to the Classic owner’s manual for details on how to connect and... -
Page 8: Led Modes And Faults
Just the Facts for the Classic Lite (continued) LED Modes and Faults The Lite control panel (MNLP) has 6 status LEDs to indicate various modes of operation as well as faults. There are 3 behind the small window on the upper left. -
Page 9: Dip Switches
2-The Classic Lite can be programmed with an independent MNGP. 3-The Lite can be Networked with a standard Classic and programmed using the standard Classic’s MNGP 4-The Classic Lite can be programmed using the Local App (Through the Ethernet connection) software included on the DVD or available at www.midnitesolar.com Dip Switches Below you will find an Explanation of the Dip switches and the values associated with their settings. - Page 10 PC software or a MNGP to program the Classic. Please see the Appendix of the Classic Owner’s Manual for info on using the “Local App” software in conjunction with a PC. Note: The Classic Lite will need to be programed in “Custom Mode” for all applications other than Solar. Figure 8...
- Page 11 Just the Facts for the Classic Lite (continued) Mode: Section1, Switches 1 and 2 On Section 1, the first 2 Switches are used to select which Solar Mode will be used. For “Solar” Mode: set switches 1 and 2 to OFF . This is the optimum setting for virtually all solar installations.
- Page 12 Just the Facts for the Classic Lite (continued) The actual Labels that are on the inside of the MNLP. Figure 9 12 | P a g e 1 0 - 2 0 8 - 1 R E V : A...
- Page 13 Just the Facts for the Classic Lite (continued) Section 1 Switches 1through 8 Section 2 Section 1 DHCP IP Address MODBUS Mode System Battery port Voltage Type Section 1 Mode Mode Switch 1 Switch 2 Solar Legacy Reserved Custom* System Voltage...
- Page 14 Just the Facts for the Classic Lite (continued) Section 2 Switches 1 through 7 Section 2 Section 1 DHCP IP Address MODBUS Mode System Battery port Voltage Type Section 2 DHCP or Static IP address Switch 1 Static IP DHCP...
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Page 15: Battery Voltage And Time Settings
Just the Facts for the Classic Lite (continued) Battery voltage and time settings Battery Absorb Float Equalize Absorb Absorb Equalize Time Equalize Type Voltage Voltage Voltage Minimum Maximum (minutes) Interval Time Time (days) (minutes) (minutes) 12 Volt battery 14.0 13.7 Sealed 1 14.2... -
Page 16: Using Mngp Remote To Program A Classic Lite
Using MNGP Remote to program a Classic Lite The Classic Lite can be programmed using an MNGP remote. This is an easy way to get into and program not only the basic functions, but the advanced features as well. In Dip Switch Section 1, set DIP Switches 1, 2, 3, and 4 to ON. -
Page 17: Programming The Lite With The Local App
Programming the Lite with the Local App The Classic or Classic Lite can be fully programmed with the free monitoring software. You will need the latest version of the local app (Version 0.2.4 or higher) in order to access the 2 way communications. The Local App firmware, and help for it, can be found at www.mymidnite.com... - Page 18 Just the Facts for the Classic Lite (continued) Equalization with the Classic Lite Section 1 Section 2 DHCP IP Address MODBUS Mode System Battery port Voltage Type Auto Equalize Section 1 Switch 8 Equalize Manual Auto Table 4 By setting Auto Equalize to Manual the Equalize intervals in the Battery Settings table are effectively disabled and Equalization stages will have to be started manually.
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Page 19: Troubleshooting
Just the Facts for the Classic Lite (continued) Troubleshooting Classic Lite will not power *Check for voltage between the Battery + and the common – on the blue terminal block inside the Classic. If voltage is present and above 10vdc contact on.
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