MidNite Solar The KID Instruction Manual

The KID Wind/Hydro Controller
Instruction Manual
PRODUCT FEATURES
MPPT Tracking for Wind and Hydro.
Auto Gen-Start
1 2V, 24V, 36V, 48V battery output
Up to 30 amps battery output
No fan
Reverse polarity protected
Battery Temp Sensor standard
Front panel exchangeable fuses for battery, input, and load/clipper.
3 LED bar graph for battery status at a glance
Keypad for access to extensive menu items, and set points
Includes wall mount adapter
Sealed for harsh environments
THE KID IS CERTIFIED TO UL1 741, UL458 (MARINE SUPPLEMENT) & CSA With the UL458 marine supplement THE KID meets very strict vibration, environmental, and thermal requirements. CID2 Model is rated Class I, Division 2 Groups A, B, C, and D Temp Code T5
The KID model CID2 is rated for use in hazardous locations
Built in Arlington, WA USA
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MidNite Solar 1 7722 - 67th Ave NE Arlington, Wa 98223 www.midnitesolar.com
This version of The KID are
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The KID Wind/Hydro Charge Controller Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS-THESE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAIN IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
THE KID CHARGE CONTROLLER MODEL NUMBERS
If you do not fully understand any of the concepts, terminology, or hazards outlined in these instructions, please refer installation to a qualified dealer, electrician or installer. These instructions are not meant to be a complete explanation of a renewable energy system. All installations must comply with national and local electrical codes. Professional installation is recommended.
MNKID-HWB, AND MNKID-HWW.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
: WORKING WITH OR IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD ACID BATTERY, SEALED OR VENTED IS DANGEROUS. VENTED BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT BEFORE SERVICING EQUIPMENT IN THE VICINITY OF LEAD-ACID BATTERIES YOU REVIEW AND FOLLOW THESE 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. Solar modules produce power when exposed to light. When it is not possible to disconnect the power coming from the Photovoltaics by an external means such as a combiner, cover the modules with an opaque material before servicing any connected equipment.
Do Not expose to rain or snow. NEVER attempt to charge a frozen battery. When it is necessary to remove a battery, make sure that the battery bank disconnect breaker is in the off position and that the PV breakers, grid
breakers and any other sources of power to the inverter are in the off position. Then To reduce risk of battery explosion follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer as well as the manufacturer of any
additional equipment used in the vicinity of the batteries. Avoid producing sparks in the vicinity of the batteries when using vented batteries. Provide ventilation to clear the area of explosive gases. Sealed AGM and Gel batteries do not under normal conditions create explosive gases. Refer to the battery manufacturer's documentation. Be especially cautious when using metal tools. Dropping a metal tool onto batteries can short circuit them. The resulting spark can lead to personal injury or damage to the equipment. Provide ventilation to outdoors from the battery compartment when installing vented batteries such as golf cart T-1 05 batteries. The addition of a spill tray is also a good idea.
Clean all battery terminals. Very high currents are drawn from the batteries; even a small amount of electrical resistance can result in overheating, poor performance, premature failure or even fire. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes. Wear complete eye and clothing protection. Always avoid touching eyes while working near batteries. If battery acid or battery terminal corrosion contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters the eyes, immediately flood with cool running water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention immediately. Baking soda neutralizes battery acid electrolyte. Keep a supply near the batteries
Do not smoke around batteries.
remove the negative terminal from the battery first
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Do not work alone. Someone should be in the range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work with or near electrical equipment. Remove rings, bracelets, necklaces, watches etc. when working with batteries, photovoltaic modules or other electrical equipment. Power from an illuminated photovoltaic array makes a very effective arc welder with dire consequences if one of the welded pieces is on your person.
To reduce the risk of injury, connect only deep cycle lead acid type rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may leak or burst, causing personal injury or damage.
Wiring methods used shall be in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I. Wiring must be done in accordance with the National Electrical Code Article 690 ANSI/NFPA 70. Use Class 1 wiring methods for field wiring connections to terminals of a Class 2 circuit. Use only 14-10 gauge AWM wire. Select the wire gauge used based on the protection provided by the circuit breakers/fuses. this manual for breaker/fuse/GFDI sizes and model numbers.
WARNING:This unit is not provided with a GFDI device. This charge controller must be used with an external GFDI device as required by the Article
690 of the National Electrical Code for the installation location. Use of attachments or accessories not approved by MidNite Solar could result in damage or injury.
Before making any connections verify that the circuit breakers are in the off position including the inverter breaker. Double check all wiring before applying power.
While every attempt is made to provide accurate documentation, the accuracy of this manual is not guaranteed and may be updated at any time without notice. Installer assumes all responsibility.
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Overcurrent protection must be installed as part of the system installation. Refer to the wiring diagrams provided in
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INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANTES POUR UTILISER LE MIDNITE SOLAR THE KID CHARGE CONTROLLER (RÉGULATEUR DE CHARGE) MODELES
Avant lutilisez cet appareil lis et comprends toutes les instructions et avertissements.
Si vous ne comprenez pas lune 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. Pour toute réparation ou service d'entretien, consulter un agent spécialisé. Il ya peut-être plusieurs sources dalimentation dans cette system. Débrancher toutes les interrupteurs avant toute d'entretien où nettoyage.
Ne travaillez pas seul. Quelqu'un devrait toujours être à proximité pour aider en cas d'une situation d'urgence.
Retirer bagues, bracelets, colliers, montres, et quelles choses comme ça. Il ya risque des blessures graves sil ya un court-circuit. Cela pourrait ruiner votre journée.
- CES INSTRUCTIONS CONTIENNENT DES INFORMATIONS
MNKID-HWB, AND MNKID-HWW
EN TOUTE SÉCURITÉ.
Cette appareil n'avoir pas un détecteur des fautes de terre. C'est nécessaire de emploi la protection contre des fautes de terre a l'extérieure de cette appareil en conformité avec le National Electrical Code.
Les méthodes de câblage utilisés doivent être conformes au Code canadien de l'électricité, Partie I.
Le câblage doit être fait en conformité avec le National Electrical Code Utiliser des méthodes de câblage de catégorie 1 pour les connexions de câblage sur .des terminaux d'un circuit de classe 2. Utilisez uniquement des fils de AWM de calibre 1 4-1 /0. Sélectionnez le type de câble utilisé sur la base de la protection prévue par les disjoncteurs / fusibles.
Article 690
ANSI / NFPA 70.
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Agency Approvals
The KID is ETL listed to:
UL 1 741
SYSTEM EQUIPMENT FOR USE WITH DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES CSA C22.2#1 07.1 ISSUED: 2001 /09/01 ED: 3 (R2011 ) GENERAL USE POWER SUPPLIES.
UL 458
UL STANDARD FOR SAFETY POWER CONVERTERS/INVERTERS AND POWER CONVERTER/INVERTER SYSTEMS FOR LAND VEHICLES AND MARINE CRAFTS.
CSA C22.2#1 07.2
NO. 1 : 2003/06/01 ; GENERAL INSTRUCTION NO. 2: 2008/12/01 - (R2011 )
ISSUE:201 0/01/28 ED:2 INVERTERS, CONVERTERS, CONTROLLERS AND INTERCONNECTION
ISSUED:2006/04/1 9 ED:5 REV:2010/03/1 8
ISSUE:2001 /11 /01 ED: 2 BATTERY CHARGERS GENERAL INSTRUCTION
WARNING:
EXPLOSION HAZARD. DO NOT REMOVE OR REPLACE FUSES UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE FREE OF IGNITABLE CONCENTRATIONS OF FLAMMABLE GASES OR VAPORS.
WARNING:
EXPLOSION HAZARD. DO NOT DISCONNECT WHILE THE CIRCUIT IS LIVE OR UNLESS THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE FREE OF IGNITABLE CONCENTRATIONS.
AVERTISSEMENT:
RISQUE D'EXPLOSION. NE PAS RETIRER NI REMPLACER LES FUSIBLES À MOINS QUE LA PUISSANCE A ÉTÉ DÉCONNECTÉE OU LA ZONE EST CONNUE POUR ÊTRE LIBRE DES CONCENTRATIONS IGNOBLES DE GAZ OU DE VAPEURS INFLAMMABLES.
AVERTISSEMENT:
RISQUE D'EXPLOSION. NE PAS DÉBRANCHER LORSQUE LE CIRCUIT N'EST PAS SOUS TENSION OU LA ZONE EST CONNUE POUR ÊTRE LIBRE DES CONCENTRATIONS IGNOBLES.
Type 1 enclosure for indoor use only Enclos de Type 1 pour utilisation à l'intérieur seulement.
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Table of Contents
Warnings.............................................................................................. 2
Agency Approvals................................................................................ 4
Stickers................................................................................................ 7
The Kid Dimensions............................................................................. 1 0
Mounting The Kid................................................................................. 1 0
Wiring................................................................................................... 13
Aux Input / Output................................................................................ 1 6
MNBTS Battery Temperature Sensor...................................................1 9
Stacking The Kid.................................................................................. 1 9
The Kid Menu Map...............................................................................21
Set-Up and Use................................................................................... 23
The Kid Keypad................................................................................... 27
Menus.................................................................................................. 28
Firmware Update................................................................................. 36
Automatic Generator Starting - AGS.................................................... 38
Ratings................................................................................................. 41
DC Turbine Wiring Diagram................................................................. 42
Three Phase Turbine Wiring Diagram..................................................42
HyperVOC............................................................................................43
Accessories.......................................................................................... 44
Whiz Bang Jr. Current Monitoring........................................................ 46
Warranty Information............................................................................48
Specifications....................................................................................... 49
Glossary............................................................................................... 50
Wall Mount Adapter Dimensions.......................................................... 51
Wall Mount Template............................................................................52
Symbols used in this manual
Ground Symbol Indicates an earth ground connection.
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Hazard Symbol Hazardous condition may exist. Caution required.
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Included Hardware kit
9-614-1
90° 1/2" snap-in Conduit adapter (2)
(Marine hardware kit only)
The parts included in the hardware kit provide great flexibility for installing The KID in many different locations.
There are straight and right angle fittings for flex conduit as well as a strain relief for power wires and a split grommet for data wires.
9-614-2
9-557-2
Fuse/Jumper (1 )
Straight conduit adapter (2)
(Marine hardware kit only)
Spare
5-1 79-2
USB Hole Plug
9-595-1
See page 1 8
6-002-1
ground lug
Ground lug
Kepnut for
9-642-1 6-092-1
6-022-1
MNBTS
Heyco M3200 Conduit Adapter Nut for M3200 Conduit Adapter
9-1 54-1
See page 20
Battery Temp Sensor
Split grommet
Micro Shunt (2)
5-1 72-1
Fuse Cover
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9-317-1
Box Lug,
6-017-1
Lockwasher,
6-1 40-1
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Sticker Identification
1 . Warning-ignition protected / CID2*.
2. Equipment grounding terminal.
3. Connection sequence.
4. Do not overtighten.
5. Shipping serial number.
6. Negatives Separate.
7. Model Number.
8. Caution Voltage Present.
9. Aux Output Ratings. 1 0. CE. 11 . Don't touch uninsulated. 1 2. Charge battery types. 1 3. Start up info. 1 4. Cautions. 1 5. Protect from rain. 1 6. Arcs and sparks - Français. 1 7. Arcs and sparks - English. 1 8. Torque. 1 9. Ground Symbol.
20. Fuse type. 21 . C-Tick.
22. Stored energy warning - English.
23. Stored energy warning - Français.
Sticker Color and content varies by model
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Sticker Placement
Due to the large number of required warnings it is easy to begin to overlook them. Some of the warnings are actually quite important and good knowledge for the installer and user. All required labels are supplied. You will find a label identifier on the previous page. The placement guide below shows where each label goes. Please take the time to read and understand each label as you place it on the unit. These warning labels are Place the stickers where shown. Some Stickers will be applied at the factory. Some are internal and number 5 will be on the shipping box.
Required
by the regulatory standards that The KID has been tested to.
Fuse Sticker*
Cautions Sticker*
Spark Warning Sticker
Ignition Sticker
Connection Sticker
Ground Sticker
Battery Type Sticker
Rain Warning Sticker
Voltage Sticker
Do Not Overtighten
Spark Warning Sticker
Model / Serial Number Sticker*
* Pre-Installed
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Serial/Model number sticker may be on the wall mount adaptor on some units.
Shock Sticker
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Additional Stickers:
In Canada CSA 22.2 No. 1 07.1 -01 requires certain information to be visible while the unit is in operation.
To satisfy this requirement some additional stickers have been provided for the wall mount adapter. These stickers have the same information as those already on The KID.
Marine Unit 90° conduit adapters
When using both 90° conduit adapters side by side it is necessary to remove 1/8" from the side of each conduit adapter to allow them to fit so closely together.
1 0-275-1 Sticker Set
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Mounting The KID:
There are three methods of mounting available for The KID:
1. In wall mounting.
This is very useful for RVs, some boats and cabins or just about anywhere you want a built in look. You will need to ensure that the wall is not so thick as to obstruct the wiring that enters through the bottom surface of The KID. The conduit wire holes in the bottom of the casting are 0.28 (7mm) away from the back mounting flange. So if your wall is more than 0.25 (6.35mm) thick, this may interfere with accessing the wiring behind the wall. The conduit nut or adapter also takes away from this narrow wall allowance. You may be able to remove some material from the back surface of the wall to increase clearance.
Mounting holes are designed for #10 (5mm) screws.
The hole cut into the wall must be very accurate. A template is provided at the end of this manual.
The back cover of The KID may also be used as a template. The casting on The KID is 8.65 (219mm) x 4.54 (115mm) with a .400 (1 0mm) radii on each corner.
Mounting holes are designed for a #1 0 (5mm) screw. The center to center dimensions are 8.763 (222mm) x 4.5 (11 4mm) The KID has a depth of 1 .45 (37mm) from the mounting flange to the back surface.
Important!
behind The KID after mounting to prevent overheating.
A minimum of 2" (50.8 mm) free space is required
The KID mounted in the wall
See page 1 3 for wiring instructions.
IMPORTANT!
Do not mount in a zero clearance compartment. Overheating may result. 3" clearance in front of fins is required. The KID produces heat in normal operation. Free flowing ventilation around The KID is required to prevent overheating and shutdown. This is especially true in hot environments.
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2. Surface mount.
The Wind KID comes pre-installed into the wall mount bracket. These instructions apply to KIDs that are field installed into the wall mount bracket. The KID can be mounted on a wall using the supplied wall mount adapter. As a minimum you will need to supply ½ strain reliefs to secure the wires to the casting. Regular metal strain reliefs are available at any hardware or electrical store. Metal Romex strain reliefs are designed to clamp down on Romex shielded cable. You will most likely be using individual 8 AWG conductors and therefore the outer sheath to protect the conductors will not be there. Be aware that excessive clamping pressure from the strain relief will bite through the wire insulation and short the conductors to the case. Not only can this cause fires, it is very hard to troubleshoot.
Locate and twist out the knockouts in the bottom section of the wall mount adapter.
Secure the plastic wall mount adapter to the wall using appropriate screws (not provided). Make sure the screws are adequate for the weight of The KID. The wall mount adapter is intended to use #10 (5mm) screws.
Make the wire connections to the terminal block inside The KID, replace the back plate and then assemble The KID to the wall mount adapter. Use the #10 x ¾ Plastite screws provided to secure The KID to the wall mount adapter.
RIGHT:
The KID wall/surface mounted.
IMPORTANT!
Do not mount in a zero clearance compartment. Overheating may result. 3" clearance in front of fins is required. The KID produces heat in normal operation. Free flowing ventilation around The KID is required to prevent overheating and shutdown. This is especially true in hot environments.
See wiring instructions starting on page 1 6
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Optional rain Shield
Required for approved marine applications.
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The KID shown with the optional Rain/Drip Shield.
The rain/drip shield is required for code compliant marine applications. The addition of the rain/drip shield does not make The KID weatherproof. Install The KID where it will be protected from rain, spray, snow or other moisture.
The use of Loctite®Threadlocker 222 (Purple) is recommended to prevent the marine mount from loosening due to vibration.
The KID should be rotated no more than 1 5º to maintain protection from the rain/drip shield.
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Wind/Hydro
Input
Clipper
Battery Out
The KID Main Electrical Connections
The following pages contain wiring instructions, diagrams and system images.
WARNING: Unlike some controllers The KID uses the Wind/Hydro negative and Battery
negative to measure current so they must stay isolated from each other. Wind/Hydro negative must NOT be electrically common in any way with battery negative or undesired operations will occur. Clipper/Load switching is also done in the negative leg. The positive load connection is not switched.
The only connection on the battery negative input should be the battery negative. The clipper/load and wind/hydro each have their own negative.
Remove the back cover
Remove the screw on the middle right of the back cover and gently remove the back cover. These instructions are for use with units that are not using the wall mount bracket. See page 1 7 for wiring instructions with the wall mount bracket.
Wind/Hydro Input Load/Clipper:
Positive is not used.
Battery Out:
Wind/Hydro Input, Load and Battery connections all require overcurrent protection. Choose breaker size based on your wire size. If the breaker is too high an amperage for your wire size it will offer little or no protection. Torque all connections to 7-9 inch pounds (0.80 - 1.0 Nm). Install according to all standards and national electric code.
: Connections from the Kid Clipper output go here.
The Load/Clipper Negative connects to the Clip Out terminal in the Kid Clipper. The Load
Connections to the battery bank go here.
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Rear View of The KID with the back cover removed.
Use 75°C Minimum rated copper conductors. Utiliser uniquement avec conducteurs de cuivre nominale minimale de 75° C
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The KID Terminal Block
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Wiring directly to the KID's internal terminal block
If the terminal block in the wall mount bracket is not used, connections can be made to the internal terminal block. Centered directly above the ½ conduit holes you will find the main 30 amp 6 position terminal block. This is where you will connect wind or hydro input, Clipper control conductor, and the battery bank. The battery bank should use 1 0AWG wire (5.26mm2). Wiring runs from the battery bank should be as short as possible. On the included wiring diagrams you will notice an external 30 amp circuit breaker in series with the battery plus wire. This is very important and is a meet NEC guidelines for overcurrent and disconnect devices. The battery
overcurrent device regardless whether it is a circuit breaker or fuse must be rated for the DC voltage rating of the battery bank with a minimum of 5000 Amp interrupt rating.
IMPORTANT!
Input, output, and load negatives must be isolated. They are not internally
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requirement
to
The KID Internal terminal block
connected. Inaccurate current readings and damage may result from improper wiring. Load Positive is internally connected to Battery Positive. Loads are switched in the negative leg. Fuses incorporated into The KID are not to be used as NEC required overcurrent devices. The internal KID fuses are for supplemental protection only. MidNite Solar manufactures numerous circuit breakers and boxes for this use.
The NEC (and common sense) requires a disconnect and overcurrent protection on the input and battery circuits. It is recommended to use #10 AWG wire and 30 amp over current protection for the input and battery wiring. Overcurrent protection can be a fuse or circuit breaker but the use of a breaker is best because you get the required disconnect at the same time. All Midnite Solar din rail and panel mount breakers are rated for 1 00% continuous duty. MidNite Solar manufactures Baby, Big Baby, Quad and other enclosure needed for mounting the circuit breakers.
Connect battery positive and negative first. Then connect Input positive and negative. Then apply power by turning on the external battery breaker. If the polarity is correct, the unit will power up. If the battery cables are to be removed, remove power by turning off the external breaker and remove the fuse. Follow this procedure each time the battery is connected/disconnected. Removing any fuse while it's passing current will cause a spark which will damage the fuse holders!
Breaker sizing:
Breaker size is determined by wire gauge. 1 4AWG = 1 5 amp breaker 1 2AWG = 20 amp breaker 1 0AWG = 30 amp breaker
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Grounding Lug hardware supplied with The Kid
Grounding Lug
Required for UL458 Marine and RV standard compliant installations.
Grounding points are provided inside and on the back of The KID. This ground lug is necessary to satisfy the requirements of UL458 Marine and RV standard.
Drill a 7/32" (5.5mm) hole approximately where shown. Make sure that you have room inside the unit for screwhead clearance. Install the external ground lug as shown below with the hardware supplied. Be sure to use the #10 lockwasher as shown. This is to cut through any paint overspray that might interfere with making a solid ground connection.
Verify the ground connection using a digital meter with the beep setting. There must be less than 0.1 Ohm of resistance between the ground lug and the back cover mounting screw.
1 0-32 X 3/1 6 Pan Head Screw
Calfastener C 54 S Box Lug
Verify the ground connection with a meter set to the beep setting between these two points.
#1 0 Lockwasher
The KID Back Cover
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Aux input/output wiring:
This 3 position terminal block is the aux input/output. Functions such as Auto Gen Start, Low Battery Disconnect or the WhizBang Jr. are connected here.
As new firmware features are added they will be available at http://www.midnitesolar.com/firmwareIndex.php
AUX + AUX - WBJR
Small Terminal Block
The top position is The middle position is See page 32.
The bottom position is where
the purple wire from the WBJr
is connected (Optional). See pages 17, 34, 36, 39, 50.
AUX +
AUX -
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Do not allow excess exposed wire
Sync port
Sample wiring
Wires may exit through either conduit fitting.
showing PV, Load, Battery, Whizbang Jr..
Important!
Battery temperature sensor (BTS) port
The input and output negative
connections
Failure to do so will cause inaccurate
current readings and possible damage to
the unit.
Load Positive is internally connected to
Battery Positive. Loads are switched in
the negative leg.
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must
remain isolated.
One Heyco part # M3200 strain relief is supplied for the power connections.
One Heyco part # UB-875 bushing is supplied for other connections.
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