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MNE-240 E-PANEL INSTRUCTIONS
MNE-240 240 Volt
Magnum PAE E-Panel
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 MNE-240 E-PANEL INSTRUCTIONS MNE-240 240 Volt Magnum PAE E-Panel Owner’s Manual P a g e 1 0 - 0 2 9 - 1 R E V D...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. If service or repair should become necessary, contact MidNite Solar Inc. Improper servicing may result in a risk of shock, fire or explosion. To reduce these risks, disconnect all wiring before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off the inverter will not reduce these risks.

  • Page 3: Instructions De Securité Importantes

    2. Si vous ne comprenez pas l’une des concepts ou des instructions contenu dans cette manuel consulter un agent spécialisé. 3. Si des réparations sont nécessaires contactez MidNite Solar pour plus des informations. Danger de choc électrique et de risque de brulure. Rien à dépanner à l'intérieure du cette appareil. Ne pas ouvrir le couver.
  • Page 4 MNE-240 E-PANEL INSTRUCTIONS 1.0 Introduction The MNE-240 Series E-Panel enclosure from MidNite Solar provides the basic DC and AC over- current protection and disconnects required for a NEC compliant renewable energy system. It is specifically designed to accommodate Magnum PAE split phase 120/240 volt inverters. The MNE-240 Series E-Panel can expand to grow as your needs arise and includes the following: •...

  • Page 5: Front Side

    MNE-240 E-PANEL INSTRUCTIONS FRONT SIDE Upper Mounting Bracket P W R FA U LT C HG S E LE C T I NV Inv erting PV Positive (+) Bus-bar / O F DC 50.4 C HARG E R ME-RC Remote Right Hinge Door O N / O F F Control...

  • Page 6: Installation

    A basic system diagram for the MNE-240 Series E-Panel is shown in Figure 2, MNE-240 Series E-Panel System Wiring Diagram. This diagram should be reviewed to assist you in planning and designing your installation.
  • Page 7 MNE-240 E-PANEL INSTRUCTIONS Figure 2, MNE-240 Series E-Panel System Wiring Diagram P a g e 1 0 - 0 2 9 - 1 R E V D...

  • Page 8: Right Side View

    1.75" 1 1/4” CONDUIT) 0.50" 0.87" ( 1/2” CONDUIT ) 2.47" ( 2" CONDUIT) BOTTOM VIEW Figure 3, MNE-240 Series E-Panel Dimensions and Knockout Sizes P a g e 1 0 - 0 2 9 - 1 R E V D...
  • Page 9 MNE-240 E-PANEL INSTRUCTIONS 3.4 Installing Optional Hardware Additional Breakers Additional AC circuit breakers can be installed per the manufacturer’s instructions on the open DIN Rail in the E-Panel. This DIN Rail has locations available for six additional 13mm wide AC and DC circuit breakers.
  • Page 10 ¼” (6mm) hardware provides for a better margin of safety. Review Figure 6, MNE-240 Series E-Panel Mounted to determine the mounting space requirements for the E-Panel with the inverter/charger and any other optional equipment that may be mounted.
  • Page 11 Series E-Panel Mounting Bottom Bolts (x4) Mounting Bracket Plywood Wall studs 16 inches on center Floor Figure 6, MNE-240 Series E-Panel Mounted 11 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 2 9 - 1 R E V D...

  • Page 12: Mounting The Inverter

    MNE-240 E-PANEL INSTRUCTIONS 3.6 Mounting the Inverter Before mounting the inverter to the chassis, complete all wiring that will be coming to and going from the E-Panel. Figure 7 shows additional wiring for adding lightning arrestors (top of enclosure), wiring circuit breakers for charge controllers (right side in the middle), tying down the remote control com- munication cable (left side), and connecting the GROUND bus-bar to the NEUTRAL bus-bar when this E-Panel is used as the main electrical panel.
  • Page 13 MNE-240 E-PANEL INSTRUCTIONS 3.7 Wiring the E-Panel and Inverter Review the following information prior to wiring the E-Panel it is imperative that the following steps be taken to help reduce the risk of electric shock to you and damage to the E-Panel/inverter. Disconnect the main AC panel that will feed the E-Panel (if using utility power) by switching off the main circuit breaker.

  • Page 14: Ground Connections

    MNE-240 E-PANEL INSTRUCTIONS AC CONNECTIONS AC CONNECTIONS AC HOT IN 1 AC HOT IN 1 (from Utility/ NEUTRAL NEUTRAL (from Utility/ Generator) connection connection Generator) AC HOT AC HOT OUT 2 OUT 2 (to sub-panel (to sub-panel AC HOT AC HOT or circuit or circuit IN 2...

  • Page 15: Connecting The Dc Cables

    MNE-240 E-PANEL INSTRUCTIONS 3.9 DC Cable Wiring It is important to use the correct DC cable and corresponding circuit breaker to achieve maximum efficiency from the system and reduce fire hazards associated with overheating. See the MS-AE Series Owner’s Manual to determine the minimum DC cable size needed based on your inverter model and the total cable distance.
  • Page 16 MNE-240 E-PANEL INSTRUCTIONS MidNite MNE-240 Series E-Panel O N / O F F C H A R G E I N V E R TE S H O R M E TE S E TU A G S TEC H...
  • Page 17 MNE-240 E-PANEL INSTRUCTIONS 3.10 AC Wiring The full AC pass-thru capacity of the MS-AE Series inverter/charger is 30 amps for both AC legs (AC HOT 1 and AC HOT 2). To obtain the full pass-thru capability of the inverter and protect the inverter’s pass-thru relay, use a maximum 30 amp double-pole breaker, which corresponds to a cable size of #8 AWG (THHN) in conduit.
  • Page 18 MNE-240 E-PANEL INSTRUCTIONS Main Panel (Utility/Generator Input ) AC Input Wiring - Output Wiring 120 /240 VAC from Main Panel to AC HOT IN and NEUTRAL Bus-bars AC Output Wiring - a) Wire to an electrical sub -panel , b) Use optional circuit breakers installed in the E-Panel.
  • Page 19 MNE-240 E-PANEL INSTRUCTIONS MidNite MNE -240 Series E -Panel P WR Inverting FA U LT DC 50.4 C H G SELECT I N V O N / O F F CHARG E R O N / O F F I N VERTER SHO R E A G S M E TE R...
  • Page 20 MNE-240 E-PANEL INSTRUCTIONS 3.11 Final Installation Tidbits: Wiring the Inverter Remote Control Refer to figure 13 for the following steps: 1. Connect one of the RJ11 connector ends of the remote communication cable to the back of the remote; refer to the ME-RC owner’s Manual for specific information. 2.

  • Page 21: Start-Up And Testing

    4. Secure all covers/panels on the E-Panel, inverter, main panel and sub-panel (if used). The MNE-240 Series E-Panel system is now tested and ready for operation. If the inverter needs programming or is not operating properly, refer to the MS-AE Series Owner’s Manual for setup and troubleshooting information.
  • Page 22 MNE-240 E-PANEL INSTRUCTIONS A. Testing the Inverter AC Output Wiring (Inverter is ON , Utility and/or Generator power to E -Panel is OFF and the bypass switch is in the “INVERTER” mode ) Output Output Input Input 120VAC 120VAC 120VAC 120VAC (+/- 3%) (+/- 3%)

  • Page 23: Operation

    In this mode, the AC power from the utility (or generator) passes through the inverter to the sub-panel loads; and if the AC power fails, the inverter automatically comes on to continue powering the sub-panel loads. “INVERTER” mode MidNite Solar Main Panel E-Panel (slide switch up)
  • Page 24 While in this mode, the sub-panel loads will not continue to be powered if utility power fails or the generator is turned off. “BYPASS” mode MidNite Solar Main Panel E-Panel (slide switch down)
  • Page 25 MNKID Charge Controller which will be two (2) years. At its option, MidNite Solar will repair or replace at no charge any MidNite product that proves to be defective within such warranty period. This warranty shall not apply if the...

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