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ATTENTION: Please Read this cover letter
BEFORE installing the Classic
For help with the Classic, Classic Lite or Classic-SL please see
our how to videos and extended documentation. Please visit
this website: www.midnitesolar.com/classic
Before calling tech support, we recommend visiting this
website for some of the most common issues.
Warning: Arc Fault protection is not turned
on by default.
(Note neither the Classic Lite
or Classic-SL haveArcFault built in)
The National Electrical Code article 690.11 requires Arc Fault Protection. The Classic has
this built in as standard equipment. This will need to be enabled if so desired.
Please Note: The Arc Fault Protection has adjustable sensitivity and may require some
tuning for your particular system to avoid nuisance tripping. Some house loads like
Table saws and well pumps and other motor loads can actually be seen on the PV circuit
in the Classic appearing similar to DC arcs. We have started with a general average we
have found to work reliably but in some cases this sensitivity level is too high causing
false Arc Fault Alarms. When the Classic goes into Arc Fault, it goes to Resting and will
not charge the batteries. Please consult the manual that came with your Classic for
enabling and or fine tuning of the Arc Fault system.

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  • Page 1 ATTENTION: Please Read this cover letter BEFORE installing the Classic For help with the Classic, Classic Lite or Classic-SL please see our how to videos and extended documentation. Please visit this website: www.midnitesolar.com/classic Before calling tech support, we recommend visiting this website for some of the most common issues.
  • Page 2 DANGER OF DEATH TO YOUR CLASSIC When the Classic is used with Wind or Hydro a Clipper type device will most likely be needed to protect against over voltage. A battery based diversion load WILL NOT keep the Classic safe from over voltage. High input voltage is recorded and over voltage is not covered under warranty.
  • Page 3 Standard Classic This Manual covers models Classic 150, 200& 250 Este manuel también está disponible en Español. La versión en Español puede encontrar se en nuestra pagina web en la ficha Documentos y hagaclicen Manuales. P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1...
  • Page 4 UL 1741, Safety for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, Second Edition, May 7, 1999 with revisions through January 28, 2010 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 107.1: 2001/09/01 Ed: 3 (R2006) P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Scope ..................................... 7 Introduction ................................. 7 How to KILL Your Batteries ............................. 9 Classic Power Curves ..............................10 Unpacking the Classic ............................... 12 Removing and installing the front cover on the Classic ..................13 Mounting the Classic ..............................14 ..............................
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  • Page 7: Scope

    Scope Introduction Classic 150, Classic 200 and the Classic 250 WARNING CAUTION unless superseded by local or national codes P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...
  • Page 8 never For routine, user-approved maintenance: Standards and Requirements DC and Battery-Related Installation Requirements: WARNING PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS DURING INSTALLATION WARNING BATTERIES PRESENT RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, BURN FROM HIGH SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT, FIRE OR EXPLOSION FROM VENTED GASES. FOLLOW PROPER PRECAUTIONS. P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...

  • Page 9: How To Kill Your Batteries

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  • Page 10: Classic Power Curves

    Classic Power Curves Table 1 10 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...
  • Page 11 Table 2 Table 3 11 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...

  • Page 12: Unpacking The Classic

    For example: Unpacking the Classic Figure 1 12 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...

  • Page 13: Removing And Installing The Front Cover On The Classic

    Removing and installing the front cover on the Classic Be aware if this is not the first removal of this cover there is a cable connecting the cover to the electronics. Do not pull hard or fast as damage could occur. Figure 2 13 | P a g e...

  • Page 14: Mounting The Classic

    Mounting the Classic IMPORTANT! Do not mount in a zero clearance compartment. Overheating may result. The Classic produces heat in normal operation. Airflow around the Classic is required to prevent overheating and shutdown. This is especially true in hot environments. Figure 3 A Charge controller bracket Figure 3 mounted to the E-Panel.
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  • Page 16: Follow-Me" Charging Coordination

    Figure 9 Figure 8 Battery Temperature Compensation T-Comp “Follow-ME” Charging coordination 16 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...
  • Page 17 Ground Fault sharing Naming the Classic 17 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...
  • Page 18 Addressing the Classics Figure 10 18 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...

  • Page 19: Battery Temperature Sensor Installation

    Cable Clamp for network cables Battery Temp Sensor (included) USB connector Ethernet connector Figure 11 Battery Temperature Sensor Installation CAUTION - WARNING: RISK OF INJURY. WARNING: Explosion hazard 19 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...
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  • Page 21: Chassis Grounding

    Chassis Grounding The chassis grounding terminal is in the upper right corner of the electrical connection compartment. Figure 14 21 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...

  • Page 22: Dc Gfp (Ground Fault Protection)

    DC GFP (Ground Fault Protection) Figure 15 Figure 16 22 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...

  • Page 23: Wiring The Classic

    Wiring the Classic WARNING: Shock hazard. The Classic should be wired by a qualified professional and needs to meet all applicable electrical codes. 23 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...
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  • Page 25 Diagram 1 25 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...

  • Page 26: Over Current Protection And Wire Size Requirements

    Figure 17 Over Current Protection and Wire Size Requirements 26 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...
  • Page 27 www.midnitesolar.com 27 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...
  • Page 28 Diagram 1 28 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...

  • Page 29: Equalization Manual And Auto

    Equalization Manual and Auto Manual EQ Auto EQ Figure 18 29 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...

  • Page 30: Standard Classic Programming

    Standard Classic programming Float Absorb Float 30 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...
  • Page 31 Mode is Off Rick Mode 31 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...
  • Page 32 Blinky LED 1 Battery voltage adjust Input voltage adjust Input voltage Battery voltage offset offset Displayed Displayed Input battery voltage Screenshot 1 voltage 32 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...
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  • Page 34 Wind For more information consult the videos found at www.midnitesolar.com 34 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...
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  • Page 41 Figure 3.0 Aux 2 Aux 1 RELAY/OUT IN/OUT Diagram 2 Output on Diagram 3 41 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...
  • Page 42 Diagram 4 42 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...
  • Page 43 Diagram 5 Figure 19 Screen name Communication indicator Menu name USB activity Menu indicator description Current limit indicator Right soft key Speaker Up arrow key Right arrow key Left soft key Left arrow key Main Menu Status screen Down arrow key Enter button 43 | P a g e...
  • Page 44 Figure 20 44 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...
  • Page 45 Figure 21 Diagram 6 MODE: TIME: SENSITIVITY: Figure 22 45 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...
  • Page 46 DAILY HISTORY HOURLY HISTORY 46 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...
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  • Page 51: Uploading New Firmware To The Classic

    Classic's USB port is either isolated from ground and the Classic's negative or that the computer's USB negative is common with the Classic's negative and ground. WARNING! You cannot turn a Classic 150 into a Classic 200 for example using new software, the internal components are also different.
  • Page 52 Figure 24 Do not let the front cover hang by the cable. Figure 25 52 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...
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  • Page 54: Connecting The Classic To The Internet

    Connecting the Classic to the Internet 4-Port Switch / Router Example 1 Local network through switch. In some cases you may be able to connect Classic directly to your PC; however, this is not a recommended topography. Wireless Wireless Router/ Bridge Access Point Example 2 Local network through wireless bridge.
  • Page 55 Enables or disables the Classic’s online web service feature Access MAC Address The hardware or Ethernet address of the Classic Device ID The unique MidNite Solar address of the Classic Table 5 55 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1...
  • Page 56 STATIC ENTER Example 1 Example 2 56 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...

  • Page 57: Positive Ground Systems

    Press Main Menu Scroll to NET menu and press the Enter button Using the soft keys, navigate to the menu (NET→ → ADVANCED NEXT ADVANCED The Web Access option should be highlighted. Use the up/down keys to enable or disable the feature. After saving the change you will need to reboot the Classic by removing PV power and Battery power with the 2 disconnects and waiting for the screen to go dark.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting / Faqs

    HyperVOC ™ Note 1. HyperVOC Note 2. Troubleshooting / FAQs 58 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...
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  • Page 66: Electrical Specifications

    Electrical Specifications Model Classic150 Classic200 Classic250 Table 6 66 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...

  • Page 67: Specifications Mechanical

    Specifications Mechanical Figure 28 67 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...

  • Page 68: Default Battery Charge Set Points

    Default Battery charge set points Table 7 Optional accessories Regulatory Approval UL 1741, Safety for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, Second Edition, May 7, 1999 with revisions through January 28, 2010 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No.

  • Page 69: Warranty

    Warranty Appendix 69 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H Table 8...
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  • Page 76 Absorb A-EQ-R Arc Adjust A-RST Bulk MPPT Comm DvrtCnt Equalize EQ MPPT - Float Float MPPT Got Comm Insomnia LED-MODE 76 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...
  • Page 77 Local App MNGP Mode Mod Bus My MidNite NiteLog PV Shading Pwr Save Resting Shade T-Comp Tweaks VBatt Web Access 77 | P a g e 1 0 - 0 0 1 - 1 R E V : H...

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