SOB Manual

MNSOB Shut Off Box Instructions (continued)
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Optional Accessories
MNBirdhouse 1
• Located at ground level, the Birdhouse 1 provides a safe means
to disconnect high voltage PV arrays from MidNite Disconnecting
and Arc Fault combiners or Shut Off Box
• Hard wired connection gives positive feedback that the
Disconnect on the roof has actually been thrown. Connection is via
600/1000v Cat 5 USE-2 cable
• Up to four separate means of power including battery backup
insures that the disconnect will be tripped when the button is
pushed
• Voice and L.E.D. confirm level of safety (day or night) to the
person pushing the button
• Nema 3R UV resistant enclosure
• Able to disconnect multiple PV Disco Arcfault Combiners
• Firefighter Approved
• 600V Cat 5 USE-2 90° cable available from Midnite Solar
When using the Birdhouse 1 with a Disco combiner or Shut Off Box you must also
add the MNDiscoPSB Power Supply Board. The Power Supply Board is already
incorporated into the Arc Fault combiners. The Power Supply Board does not need
to be added when using the Birdhouse 1 with Arc Fault combiners or an external
power supply.