MidNite Solar Kid Manual

The KID Solar Charge Controller Instructions
Load Menu:
Lighting Controller
The KID has a fully adjustable, intelligent lighting controller built in. It can turn lighting on at
dusk for a select number of hours, turn it off for a length of time and then back on for a
programmable number of hours before dawn. All time functions are fully adjustable, allowing
users to save valuable energy. An additional feature in the lighting controller allows you to
adjust the voltage needed on the PV module for The KID to register "daytime". This is
important if you are using The KID for a solar street light and the lights are located above the
PV modules. Most controllers would end up leaving the light off all night, but not The KID!
All loads to be controlled by The KID are connected to the LOAD terminals of the main KID terminal
block. Note that this output is NOT intended to control an inverter or other large load. If it is necessary
to control a larger load, use The KID to control a relay. The relay will then switch the load.
Do Not Connect an Inverter No Matter how small to The KID's Load Output.
Programming the Load Functions determine how and where the load is connected.
Scrolling to the right will bring you to the LOAD menu.
This is the LOAD Main Menu. It allows numerous types of load functions.
SET LOAD/CLIPPER
BATT<LOAD>INPUT
The first screen is Manual on/off. Use the up/down arrow keys to select other modes
Func: Manual
*Off On
Load Current Limit:
The current limit on the load can be set by the user. Whenever the user current limit is
reached the load will turn off for about 1 0 seconds, it will then try again. If the Max allowable
current (30 amperes) is exceeded, the Load will be turned off and kept off for 3 minutes. It will
retry, if the overload condition is still present, it will stay off for another 3 minutes. The KID will
continue to cycle until the overload condition is removed. In the Load Status screen it will Say
“Over Current!” and the blue LED will blink. To adjust the Load Current limit:
• Press Main Menu, select Battery and Press Enter.
• Select AmpLmt and press Enter.
• Select Load and use the Up and down buttons to adjust the limits.
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Press SAVE Button to save the adjustment.
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