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Hawke’s Bay

 Manual

 

 
 

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MIDNITE SOLAR 

HAWKE’S 

BAY MPPT CHARGE CONTROLLER THAT SHALL BE FOLLOWED DURING INSTALLATION AND 

OPERATION. 

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.  Before 
using the 

Hawke’s 

Bay, read all instructions and cautionary markings.  

The installation 

instructions are for use by qualified personnel only.  Do not perform any installation other than 
that specified in this manual unless you are qualified to do so.  Incorrect installation may result 
in a risk of electric shock, fire, or other safety hazard. 

Safety Symbols 

The following safety symbols have been placed throughout this manual to indicate dangerous 
and important safety instructions. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING

 indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could 

result in death or serious injury. 

WARNING! 

 

CAUTION

 indicates conditions or practices that could result in damage to 

the unit or other equipment. 

CAUTION! 

INFO

: I

ndicates information that emphasizes or supplements important 

points of the main text.

 

Содержание Hawke's Bay

Страница 1: ...e 1 0 4 2 5 1 R E V F W X X X MidNite Solar Hawke s Bay Owner s Manual This entire manual is printed without color but is available for download with many of the diagrams available in color on our we...

Страница 2: ...rc Fault 14 Ground Fault 15 Rapid Shutdown System 15 Battery Temperature Sensor 16 Whiz Bang Jr 17 Battery Sense Circuit 18 Hawke s Bay Wiring 18 Energizing the Hawke s Bay 19 Operation 20 System and...

Страница 3: ...90A or 120A of charging current Installed Options Board for o Arc Fault Protection UL1699B o Ground Fault Protection NEC2020 o SunSpec compliant Rapid Shutdown Transmitter Compatible with flooded lead...

Страница 4: ...y read all instructions and cautionary markings The installation instructions are for use by qualified personnel only Do not perform any installation other than that specified in this manual unless yo...

Страница 5: ...torque values Use only copper wires with a minimum temperature rating of 90 C There are no user serviceable parts contained in the Hawke s Bay Always verify proper wiring prior to energizing the Hawk...

Страница 6: ...h currents if short circuited e g dropping a metal tool across the battery terminal which could cause a fire or explosion To prevent a spark at the battery and to reduce the chance of explosion turn o...

Страница 7: ...EXACTLY the same Any variance in resistance on one string versus another will cause an imbalance and the batteries will suffer a shortened lifespan Trusting a State of Charge SOC meter which can lose...

Страница 8: ...erformed by qualified personnel such as a licensed electrician DC over current protection must be provided as part of the installation Use only copper wires with a minimum temperature rating of 90 C T...

Страница 9: ...dius and do not become kinked Follow existing wire runs where possible Ensure both DC cables pass through the same knockout and conduit to allow the inductive currents to cancel All wiring to the batt...

Страница 10: ...a GF condition exists Protecting Wire Hawke s Bay Breaker Box MNHAWKES BAY BB125 DC wires to and from the Hawke s Bay must be protected as required by code This can be done by using jacketed wires or...

Страница 11: ...he wall The Hawke s Bay may be located anywhere within this 30 The NEC also requires 36 free and clear of obstructions in front of the charge controller The 36 clear area in front of all electrical pa...

Страница 12: ...op two x 2 lag bolts to wall leaving about exposed 4 Align mounting flange keyhole of Hawke s Bay Figure 1 to the lag bolts slide Hawke s Bay down 5 Install bottom lag bolts 6 Tighten lag bolts HAWKE...

Страница 13: ...on Board installed in the Hawke s Bay Figure 5 shows the Options Board sub boards and connection receptacles Bypass Switch TB1 Figure 5 For Rapid Shutdown System operations the Hawke s Bay via the Opt...

Страница 14: ...In the event the Hawke s Bay detects an AF the charge controller will shut down with audible and visual AF indications The AF issue must be remedied before the controller can resume operations Clear...

Страница 15: ...ure 10 2 Connect GF toroid to Options Board 3 Pass PV AND PV cables through GF toroid Figure 11 Activating Ground Fault 1 Go to MPPT Config then to External Sensors 2 Go to GF then ENABLE Rapid Shutdo...

Страница 16: ...rature Program the reference temperature as provided by the battery manufacturer 25C is a common reference temperature Program the temperature coefficient factor as provided by the battery manufacture...

Страница 17: ...ure 16 The wire marked Cable to Inverter Negative shows the shunt connection point for ALL negative wires from charge controllers inverter wind turbine negative and even a battery charger running off...

Страница 18: ...system will automatically use this voltage versus the voltage on the high current connections the Hawke s Bay s actual battery cables Only one Battery Sense wire connection to the battery bank is requ...

Страница 19: ...inside the Hawke s Bay o Battery bank voltage present Yes Good 29 65VDC is good No Check DC wiring to the battery Check batteries Close the Hawke s Bay Battery breaker Voltmeter Measure for battery ba...

Страница 20: ...vice Hawke s Bay o 2 Naming the system One MNGP2 can control multiple CANBUS devices such as the Hawke s Bay the Barcelona and the Rosie inverter charger Therefore one MNGP2 can look at each device by...

Страница 21: ...es disconnected Voc is the voltage you will measure with a multimeter Voc exists with daylight Voc is a function of light illuminating the PV module When Voc is maximum current flow is zero Vmp Maximu...

Страница 22: ...he internal resistance of the battery cells During the EQ cycle the Hawke s Bay applies to the battery bank an elevated charge voltage which is needed to remove sulfates from the battery s lead plates...

Страница 23: ...on T comp There is only one setting in the Hawke s Bay that can influence a different voltage than what you programmed i e Absorb Float or EQ and that is temperature compensation As a battery gets col...

Страница 24: ...charging voltage allowed Adjust if cold battery temp comp increases battery charging voltage to point that the inverter shuts down from HI BATT If so lower the Max T Comp Voltage so the inverter stays...

Страница 25: ...et batts rest measure the specific gravity of every cell EQ until the cells are at or less than 0 025 S G apart Rebulk Battery voltage setpoint below Float that once reached causes the Hawke s Bay to...

Страница 26: ...ycle Be mindful of an elevated batt bank voltage in the winter when equalizing This high batt voltage may exceed the DC IN voltage limit on some inverters Max DC IN for the Hawke s Bay is 65V Temp Com...

Страница 27: ...Name Assign custom name to Hawke s Bay Reset to Defaults Performs a factory restore USER System Functions o EQ Start Stop o Force Float Force Now o Force Bulk Force Now o DC Charge Stop start system c...

Страница 28: ...n be pulse modulated if that type of varying output is desired Certain AUX modes allow a start delay and off delay timer if it is desired to hold the start function for a period of time or to prevent...

Страница 29: ...e Test Y N ON Manual ON Manual OFF PV V on Low Y N OFF PV V Timer till OFF PV V Timer till ON PV V on High Y N ON PV V Timer till ON PV V Timer till OFF Waste Not Low Y N OFF X X V Timer till OFF X X...

Страница 30: ...FW app will appear as shown in Figure 18 5 Tap the label that reads MNGP2 6 The FW app will connect to the Hawke s Bay then the app will appear as shown in Figure 19 7 Tap the box that reads MNGP2 Sta...

Страница 31: ...nternal bypass diodes Defective module PV connectors Defective installation of PV connectors Poor crimping of the terminal PV connector not plugged in all the way A wire shorting out intermittently Pi...

Страница 32: ...irectly from the PV wires Is voltage present If not see PV INPUT ISSUE section above If voltage is present reconnect the PV wires to the Hawke s Bay s terminal block Be mindful of polarity and always...

Страница 33: ...F alert Arc Fault An arc fault is a short which produces an electrical spark arc An arc fault may occur on the PV source circuit or even on the battery side of the Hawke s Bay No AF testing is require...

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Страница 37: ...uthorization RA number issued by MidNite Solar For an RMA number contact MidNite Solar Inc 360 403 7207 Purchasers must prepay all delivery costs or shipping charges to return any defective MidNite So...

Страница 38: ...quired to do so by prior arrangement DISCLAIMER Unless specifically agreed to in writing MidNite Solar Inc a Makes no warranty as to the accuracy sufficiency or suitability of any technical or other i...

Страница 39: ...tor Ambient Temp F 24 to 20 1 02 76 to 68 19 to 15 1 04 67 to 59 14 to 10 1 06 58 to 50 9 to 5 1 08 49 to 41 4 to 0 1 10 40 to 32 1 to 5 1 12 31 to 23 6 to 10 1 14 22 to 14 11 to 15 1 16 13 to 5 16 to...

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