MidNite Solar’s Disconnecting Combiners and the new 2014 NEC Rapid system shut down.
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altE Dealer Conference 2014
MidNite Solar’s
Disconnecting Combiners and Rapid System Shut
Down.Presented by
Ryan StankevitzMidNite Technical Support Manager
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MidNite Offers The Main Stay In Non-Disconnecting Combiners
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MNPV6 being installed(Our most popular combiner)
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MNPV3 Installed(Our second most popular)
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We offer all of our combiners pre-wired with MC4 connectors
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Based on the MNPV6• AC and DC rated• 120/240 3 circuit AC• 150 Volt 6 circuit DC• 300 Volt 3 circuit DC• 1- 120/240 AC and 1-
600VDC • Lockable
MNPV6- Disco
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The inner workings Of the MNPV6 Disco
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MNPV4HV-BasicDisconnecting 4String Combiner
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MNPV4HV Deluxe
COMES WITH:• Fuse holders installed• Strain Reliefs and hole plugs• SPD600 (lightning
protection)• Birdhouse compatible • Rapid system shutdown
compatible• Lockable
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MNPV4HV Wiring
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MNPV6HV Disco 4X
• COMES WITH:• Fuses & fuse holders installed• Strain reliefs and hole plugs• SP600 (lightning protection) • Pre-punched holes
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MNPV6HV Wiring
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MNPV8HV –Disco3R or 4X
• 3R or 4X versions• Convertible (all bus bars
included)• 8 strings to a single
inverter 175 amps output• 4 and 4 to 2 separate
inverters (100 + 100 amps output)
• 4 strings to a transformer less inverter (100 amps output)
• SPD600 included (second needed for 4+4)
• Hole Plugs and strain reliefs included
• Fuses and fuse holder included
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8 Parallel strings (As shipped)
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Convertible Combiners• High current copper bus bars
supplied for all configurations
• Some configurations allow for the removal of two 200 amp 600V insulated bus bars
• Extra hole plugs are useful elsewhere
• Recycle bus bars and buy yourself a pizza
• 4 strings to a transformer less inverter (100 amps output)
• SPD600 included (second needed for 4+4)
• Hole Plugs and strain reliefs included
• Fuses and fuse holder included
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MNPV8HV 4 + 4
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MNPV8HV Non isolated transformer less
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MNPV16HV-Disco 4XSame features as the MNPV8HV
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NEMA 4X Testing
• Gasket was totally redesigned• Paint was changed to smooth
not textured• Silicone added to hinge and
latch rivets• 10,000 hole plugs scrapped
and redesigned• Seal screws incorporated• Welded seams improved• The competition does not meet
the criteria
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NEMA 4X Testing
• Is a plastic, fiberglass or steel box going to be water tight 20 or 30 years down the road?
• Will the plastic boxes turn to dust in Phoenix?
• Will the steel boxes rust out in Seattle?
• Will the paint still be on the aluminum MidNite boxes 50 years from now?
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Emergency DisconnectThe Birdhouse
Hardwired to one or many Disconnecting combiners and our Battery Disconnect modules using our custom 600V USE-2 90C CAT5 cable
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2014 NEC Rapid Shutdown
Proposed changes to NEC 690.12 Rapid shutdown of PV systems on buildings
Requires PV array combiner and inverter battery terminals to be shut down below 30VDC in TEN SECONDS
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Rapid Shutdown
• Rapid shutdown system for battery based systems
• Multiple combiners and inverters supported
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Rapid ShutdownMultiple breaker styles that are compatible with the Rapid Shutdown System
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On the Horizon
Flush mount (With Flashing) roof top disconnect.Simple Birdhouse1000v Combiner/DisconnectsArc Fault Combiners2 Channel Disconnect for a 2 Channel MPPT Non Isolated Inverter
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Questions?
Ryan StankevitzMidNite Solar Inc.360-403-7207 XT [email protected]
AltE Store1-877-878-4060