MidNite Solar KID 30A Charge Controller - Black (SKU Part Number MNKID-B)

With the UL458 marine supplement, THE KID meets very strict vibration, environment, and thermal requirements. Comes standard with marine mounting bracket. Model number MNKID-M-B for the Black marine and MNKID-M-W for the White marine version. The marine versions can be cut into the wall for a flush mount assembly and also comes with a marine mounting bracket. AGS (Auto Generator Start) - The Kid is the first charge controller in the industry to feature a two wire Automatic Generator Start (AGS) as standard equipment. The KID detects when the generator is running by simply watching battery voltage over time. No extra wires or voltage sensing is required making installation a snap. 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. Solar only The KIDss HyperVOC feature allows up to 162VOC. (The KID will not be harmed by voltages between 150 and 162VDC (this is the HyperVOC range). The KID will remain in standby until the voltage is 150v or below.

Features

• Now includes AGS (Auto Generator Start)
• MPPT tracking
• True paralleling - Inputs and Outputs for two KIDs
• Type 1 environmental rating
• MidNites exclusive HyperVOC extends the input voltage beyond 150 VOC for cold climates
• Lighting controller - dusk-dawn, hourly, day, night settings
• Up to 30 amps battery output with low input voltage based off of PV configuration
• No fan
• Reverse polarity protected
• Battery temp sensor (MNBTS) standard with marine version only
• 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
• Boat mount bracket included on marine versions
• Sealed for harsh environments

Specifications

• Nominal Battery Voltage: 12-48 V
• Maximum Output Current: 30 A
• PV Open Circuit Voltage (VOC): 150 V + HyperVOC
• Maximum VOC: 162 V
• Operating Input Voltage: 150 VDC
• Battery Voltage: 9-64 V
• Charging Regulation: Bulk, Absorb, Float & Equalization
• Equalization Charging: Adjustable Voltage & Duration
• Battery Temperature Compensation: Automatic with BTS Installed, Adjustable mV per °C per 2 V Cell
• Operating Temperature: -40 to 50°C (Controller Auto Derate Above +25°C)
• Load Terminal: 30 A Configurable
• True Paralleling: Inputs & Outputs Between 2 Units with Smart Active Current Sharing
• Conduit Knockout: 2
• HyperVOC: Extended VOC Range for Colder Climates & Weather Conditions
• Auto Gen-Start: Yes
• Color: Black
• Communication Method: RS232 Openly Published Protocols & USB
• Network Cables: Standard 4 Conductor Phone Cable
• Environmental Rating: Indoor IP52 Type 1 (IP53 with Drip Shield)
• Battery Type: Flooded, AGM, Gel, Calcium SMF, Lithium BMS & Custom
• Lighting Controller: Customizable Via Keypad (Dawn, Daylight, Dusk & Night)
• Standards: ETL Listed, CE Certified, FCC Class B, CSA C22
• Dimensions: 9-1/4 in Length x 3-5/16 in Width x 5 in Height
• Weight: 6 lb

Documents 

• Specification Sheet