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MidNite Solar Brat Quick Start Manual

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The Brat Solar Charge Controller
This quick start guide is for Beta units only.
Not all features of released units are available in Beta units.
More details are available within this guide.
PWM charge controller gives excellent value
Works as a load controller / Charge controller
Conformal coated circuit board for harsh environments
1 5 Lighting/Load control modes with High and Low Voltage Disconnect
Load circuit can be paralleled with the PV input to Increase charging power
Three stage charging
Clear rainproof enclosure with included liquid tight strain reliefs
Manual and Auto EQ
Solar Clock Mode turns The Brat into a solar clock
Dead battery charging
Short Circuit and overthermal protection and de-rating
MidNite Solar
1 7722 - 67th Ave NE
Arlington, Wa 98223
www.midnitesolar.com
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  • Page 1 Load circuit can be paralleled with the PV input to Increase charging power Three stage charging Clear rainproof enclosure with included liquid tight strain reliefs Manual and Auto EQ Solar Clock Mode turns The Brat into a solar clock Dead battery charging Short Circuit and overthermal protection and de-rating MidNite Solar...

  • Page 2: Warnings

    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 Si vous ne comprenez pas l’une des concepts ou des instructions contenu dans cette manuel consulter un agent spécialisé. 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: Table Of Contents

    The Brat Solar Charge Controller Instructions Table of Contents Warnings....................2 Dimensions..................5 Mounting the Brat.................5 Part Locator..................6 Wiring the Brat..................7 Setting up the Brat................8 Dipswitch Settings................8 Charger set points................8 Lighting Modes..................9 Error Codes..................1 0 Troubleshooting................... 11 Ratings....................

  • Page 5: Dimensions

    ◘ Length of wire runs/power losses - Longer wires mean heavier gauge wire and greater power loss. ◘ Environment - The brat's weatherproof construction gives great flexibility, but if it is installed in a very warm location power output may be reduced.

  • Page 6: Part Locator

    The Brat Solar Charge Controller Instructions PV, BATTERY, AND LOAD CONNECTIONS MODE SWITCH LOAD SWITCH WIRING STRAIN RELIEF (Shield) RESET SWITCH WEATHERPROOFING GASKET Component Locator - No Scale 1 0-293-1 REV P2 6 | Page...

  • Page 7: Wiring The Brat

    Wiring the Brat: All wiring for the Brat is done through the six position terminal block (TB1 ) at the top of the printed circuit board. Input and output circuit breakers sized to protect the wiring should be used on the input and output.

  • Page 8: Setting Up The Brat

    EQ and Auto EQ Charge- The Brat holds the batteries at the EQ voltages listed above for two hours. This is a form of controlled overcharge that allows the cells of the batteries to become more equally charged.

  • Page 9: Lighting Modes

    Power will be available at the output for ten seconds. This is useful for verifying function of the connected loads. Note: load functions are only available when the brat is not set to parallel. See S1 -2 on the page 6.

  • Page 10: Error Codes

    6) set to any sealed battery setting will result in an error being displayed on the LEDs and the EQ cycle will not start. NOTE: If the battery is disconnected while the PV input is active The Brat may continue to function. If this should occur the load output may lose regulation resulting in possible damage to connected loads.

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    The Brat Solar Charge Controller Instructions LED indications Blue LED (Far left) On Solid = Load is on. Slow Blink = OCP Fault, Can attempt reset by pressing reset button. Red LED (2nd Left) On Solid = Load disconnected by Low Voltage Disconnect (Low Batt).

  • Page 12: Warranty

    (2) weeks after the end of the warranty period. The product must be accompanied by proof of purchase and Return Authorization (RA) number issued by MidNite Solar. For an RMA number contact MidNite Solar Inc., 1 7722 67th Ave NE, Arlington, WA 98223 (360) 403- 7207.

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