Manual

Classic SL owner’s manual (continued)
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Battery Temperature Compensation ....................................................................................................................... 17
Battery Temperature Sensor Installation ............................................................................................................... 17
Chassis Grounding .................................................................................................................................................... 19
DC System Grounding ............................................................................................................................................ 19
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DC GFP (Ground Fault Protection) ........................................................................................................................ 20
Disabling GFP ......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Commissioning the Classic SL (Quick Start) ......................................................................................................... 21
Equalization ............................................................................................................................................................... 21
Battery Charge Stages and Meanings ..................................................................................................................... 21
Resting ................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Mode is OFF ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
Adjusting Absorb, Equalize and Float Voltages ..................................................................................................... 22
Current Limit........................................................................................................................................................... 23
Calibrating Battery and PV Voltage ....................................................................................................................... 23
Configuring DC Input Source ................................................................................................................................. 23
Setting the Date and Time ....................................................................................................................................... 24
Uploading New Firmware to the Classic ................................................................................................................. 25
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................ 25
Electrical Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 26
Specifications Mechanical ........................................................................................................................................ 27
Classic Breaker sizing ............................................................................................................................................. 28
Scope
This Manual provides safety guidelines and installation information for the Classic SL charge controller. It does not
provide brand specific information about photovoltaic panels, batteries etc. Contact the manufacturer of other
components in the system for relevant technical data.
Introduction
The MidNite Classic SL charge controller was designed as a SOLAR only charge controller. The Classic 150-SL,
200-SL and 250-SL are designed to work with 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 and 72 volt battery banks.
The Classic SL can be installed stand alone or as a multi-unit networked installation.
Standard features of the Classic SL charge controller include:
*3 input operating voltage ranges 150, 200 and 250 VDC
*Graphical display
*Previous 380 days of operational data logged