MidNite Solar Kid MPPT Charge Controller with Display - 150V Input Capability

With new junction box. Much easier to wire up, mount and commision! 

No more removing the controller from the wall mount to wire up or to service or even to add a connection!

Midnite solar takes care of their customers, and stands behind their product and their loyal customers 100% 

The best 30 amp MPPT solar charge controller available! 

A wonderful, well-designed, solid little charge controller! 

Extremely durable

Outstanding user feedback, the users absolutely love them!

The KID is the most versatile medium-sized charge controller on the market. Ideal for small renewable energy systems, the KID allows for true input paralleling. 

As your power needs grow, add more modules to the array, and a second KID. This will give twice the power from a single array

Features

• True paralleling - Inputs and Outputs for two KIDs

• Up to 150VDC input with Midnite's exclusive HyperVOC extending the input voltage beyond 150 VOC for cold climates

• 12V, 24V, 36V, or 48V battery output

• 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

• 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

• Accepts up to 10 gauge wire size

• Fully adjustable voltage set points for maximum battery life & performance possible

• AGS (Auto Generator Start)

• New, larger wiring junction that is accessible from the front

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.

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!

Excellent value & performance! True MPPT. Adjustable, customizable battery charging set points. Easy-to-use. No separate display or additional hardware needed. Made in the US. ETL listing. Technical support. Warranty support, and much much more. 

This is a true MPPT controller with warranty, tech support and performance behind it.


Black model, With wall-mount adapter

Regular list price of only this controller: $439.00


The Kid, a 30A Charge Controller, is made for small to medium sized renewable energy systems. It's ideal for cabins, boats, RVs and other similar applications. It utilizes Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) technology to optimize output from your solar array.

THE KID IS CERTIFIED TO UL1741 & UL458 (MARINE SUPPLEMENT)

With the UL458 marine supplement, THE KID meets very strict vibration, environment, and thermal requirements.



MORE POWER - As your power needs increase, add an additional Kid and more solar panels to your array for twice the power from a single run of PV wires.

AUTO GENSTART (AGS) -  The Kid is available with a 2-wire Smart AGS. The Kid Smart AGS will start a generator and then monitor the batteries to ensure proper charging. If the AGS fails to charge, the generator will be turned off saving fuel. AGS is user adjustable.

BATTERIES - The Kid can charge 12, 24, 36 or 48 volt battery banks. It supports charging traditional flooded, AGM or Gel batteries and newer technologies such as Lithium and Calcium SMF. 

LOAD CIRCUIT - A unique feature of the Kid is the load circuit. This versatile feature can be used for many purposes including running well pumps, electric fences, or billboard lights in remote areas .

LOAD DUMPING - The Kid has a mode that allows excess energy coming in from the PV array to be diverted to run hot water heaters or other electrical loads. This feature ensures you get the most out of your Kid during times of peak energy production.

CUSTOMIZABLE LIGHTING CONTROLLER - The Kid sports a highly customizable lighting controller. It can be set to turn on automatically at dusk, off at a specified time, and then back on at another preset time and off automatically at dawn. This is called Dusk Plus and Dawn Minus. Using Dusk Plus and Dawn Minus has the distinct advantage of saving battery power. This setting is great for accent lighting in residential areas or for running grow lights in greenhouses.

LCD & LED MONITORING - All parameters of your Renewable Energy System can be monitored right from the LCD display. LEDs indicate if your batteries have been fully charged in the last 2 weeks, numerical read outs show PV input and battery voltage, as well as state of charge.

CURRENT SENSING MODULE - Add the Whizbang Jr, our current sense module to the mix and you have a complete State of Charge Meter.



BATTERY TEMP SENSOR - The battery temperature sensor will help charge your batteries by adjusting the charge voltage depending on the battery temperature. The Kid marine version comes standard with a battery temp sensor. 

MARINE MOUNTING BRACKET - The Marine Kid comes standard with the marine mounting bracket and makes for a beautiful Kid co-pilot.

COMPACT DESIGN - We understand space can be a struggle in a boat or RV. With that in mind we kept the physical design of the Kid compact without sacrificing performance.

SEALED FOR HARSH ENVIRONMENTS - All Kids are sealed for harsh environments! IP64 Rating - Type 1

The Kid Charge Controller is the most versatile Charge Controller of its class on the market today. The only one made right here in the USA. 


SPECIFICATIONS

Operating Input Voltage

150 VDC

Nominal Battery Voltage

12V through 48V

Maximum Output Current

30A

PV Open Circuit Voltage VOC

150VDC + HyperVOC (162VOC)

HyperVOC

Extended VOC range for cold climates

Charging Regulation

Bulk, Absorb, Float, Equalization

Battery Voltage Range

9V to 64V

Equalization Charging

Adjustable voltage and duration, Manual or Auto

Programmable Aux Control Output

1 I/O Aux Communication or w/Wizbang Jr

Status Display

LCD plus status LED

Networking Cabling/Communications

4 Conductor Phone Cable/RS232

Operating Temperature

-40C to 50C

Lighting Controller

dusk/dawn, hourly, day, night

True Parallelling

Inputs and Outputs between 2 units w/smart active current sharing

Battery Types

Flooded, AGM, Gel, Lithium

Warranty

5 Year

Dimensions of The Kid: 9.25"W x 6-9/16”H x 3-5/16”D  (235mm x 168mm x 84mm) Weight: 6 lbs.


See optional 'Battery Temperature Sensor' for this controller at: http://www.ebay.com/itm/201107137204?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

This unit also works flawlessly with the Whizbang JR battery capacity monitor. http://www.ebay.com/itm/201134959344?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

12V battery voltage allows for an array ~500W

24V battery voltage allows for an array ~1,000W

48V battery voltage allows for an array of ~1,500W

You can use a much larger array than what the chart above indicates. It will just 'clip' or limit itself at 30 amps.

48V Example: 30A x 50W = 1500 watts

A bigger array will still be an advantage, especially if you need more power during cloudy, or winter days

This has the latest software version with the "Automatic Generator Start" capability

Now has 5 year warrenty

Includes bonus, 'Belmont Solar' system design guide!

Technical support is available by phone. Full installation services offered in southeastern PA area

Tech support, or for other off-grid solar needs: 7179511933 

Highly regarded product. Engineered and built in the US. 

In stock and ready to ship. 

Free, prompt shipping!  

Ships from Lancaster PA.