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MidNite Solar Brat Instructions Manual

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The Brat Solar Charge Controller
1 2/24 Volt 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: Troubleshooting

    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 Controller................9 Lighting Modes..................1 0 Stopping a Manual EQ................. 11 Error Codes..................11...

  • 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 PV WIRES LOAD AND BATTERY WIRES GO HERE GO HERE Component Locator - No Scale 1 0-293-1 REV E...

  • 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

    What you should see: What you should see when you turn The Brat on is the LEDs chasing from left to right and back two times. After initialization, If there is power from the panels and no errors The Brat would show that it is...

  • Page 9: Lighting Controller

    AUTO EQ. That may be later on the same day or in subsequent days. If the full EQ cycle does not complete The Brat will try to complete the cycle the next day, but only the next day. If Auto EQ is not complete at this point the day counter will reset and try again in thirty days.

  • Page 10: 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 8.

  • Page 11: Stopping A Manual Eq

    Manual EQ: If no fault condition is present, pressing and holding the pushbutton will tell The Brat to manually start an EQ cycle after it completes absorb. If The Brat is in Float the manual EQ Will start immediately. One of three things will happen at this point.

  • Page 12: Temperature Sensing And Compensation

    For example, if in late spring you set The Brat to turn the load on at dusk for two hours and dusk is at 7:30 PM it would turn the load off at 9:30. As the sunset time gets later the turn off time will remain at 9:30.
  • Page 13 PV........PhotoVoltaic. PWM........Pulse Width Modulation. How The Brat maintains regulation. Solar Clock......The ability of The Brat to estimate time of day. Used with the load function. Temp Compensation Charging voltage adjustments made by The Brat based on Ambient temperature.
  • Page 14 To view this manual in color please visit www.midnitesolar.com MNEPV Breakers for use with The Brat are available in 1 ,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,1 0,11 ,1 2,1 5,20 and 30 Amp sizes. Larger sizes are available but not for use with The Brat.
  • Page 15 To view this manual in color please visit www.midnitesolar.com MNEPV Breakers for use with The Brat are available in 1 ,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,1 0,11 ,1 2,1 5,20 and 30 Amp sizes. Larger sizes are available but not for use with The Brat.
  • Page 16 To view this manual in color please visit www.midnitesolar.com MNEPV Breakers for use with The Brat are available in 1 ,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,1 0,11 ,1 2,1 5,20 and 30 Amp sizes. Larger sizes are available but not for use with The Brat.
  • Page 17 To view this manual in color please visit www.midnitesolar.com MNEPV Breakers for use with The Brat are available in 1 ,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,1 0,11 ,1 2,1 5,20 and 30 Amp sizes. Larger sizes are available but not for use with The Brat.
  • Page 18 To view this manual in color please visit www.midnitesolar.com MNEPV Breakers for use with The Brat are available in 1 ,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,1 0,11 ,1 2,1 5,20 and 30 Amp sizes. Larger sizes are available but not for use with The Brat.
  • Page 19 To view this manual in color please visit www.midnitesolar.com MNEPV Breakers for use with The Brat are available in 1 ,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,1 0,11 ,1 2,1 5,20 and 30 Amp sizes. Larger sizes are available but not for use with The Brat.
  • Page 20 To view this manual in color please visit www.midnitesolar.com MNEPV Breakers for use with The Brat are available in 1 ,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,1 0,11 ,1 2,1 5,20 and 30 Amp sizes. Larger sizes are available but not for use with The Brat.
  • Page 21 To view this manual in color please visit www.midnitesolar.com MNEPV Breakers for use with The Brat are available in 1 ,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,1 0,11 ,1 2,1 5,20 and 30 Amp sizes. Larger sizes are available but not for use with The Brat.
  • Page 22 Type 3R Rainproof construction allows outdoor installation MNEPV Breakers and MNTS Touch Safe fuses and Fuseholders MidNite Solar MNEPV breakers and MNTS Touch safe fuseholders are agency approved Dinrail mount circuit protection. Available in a wide range of sizes. All MidNite circuit breakers can be used at 1 00% rated current when mounted in a MidNite enclosure.
  • Page 23 The Brat Solar Charge Controller Instructions Optional Accessories Big Baby Baby Box Baby Box and Big Baby Breaker Boxes An economical and convenient way of providing overcurrent protection. For indoor use only The Baby General use powder coated aluminum enclosure for retrofits, small inverter disconnect, PV disconnect, AC or DC distribution.

  • Page 24: 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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