Re: [RE-wrenches] Midnight Classic

[Allan Sindelar]

Agreed on all points. I have a Classic 150 in my own system, running 1500W 36V in/24V out, for about six months. My first unit was a Classic 200, which failed after a month in service - firmware issue - and was promptly replaced by Midnite. While the replacement works fine, I will wait for production datalogging and auto EQ before using these in customers' systems. The logging of the MX60>FM60 spoiled me, once I had observable data to use for diagnosis, and to show a customer, when on a troubleshooting call. I want it to reach prime time - to me, Robin has been a gem in our industry and deserves my support. The E-Panel is our default package for off-grid. I'd like the Classic to reach default status as well. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician Positive Energy, Inc. 3201 Calle Marie Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507 505 424-1112 www.positiveenergysolar.com On 10/4/2011 5:07 PM, Jeff Oldham wrote: I have used both and like them, however they have been released too soon and much of the features and software/firmware have not been developed yet. This has been an ongoing "within the next month" chant for far too long now. The good news is when these updates are ready you load them over the 'net but it likely means a return trip to your customer to walk them through it. The worst deficiencies at the moment are no Auto EQ (and a couple of my customers can never recall the slightly complex manual process) and no Data Logging. There is much more than this to come but these are the biggies in my book, especially Data Logging. My favorite feature is the fact that a 150, 200 and 250Voc are just that, then there is battery voltage head room on top of that before smoke. This is very unlike most of the competition where 150Voc is really 145ish, and 200 is really 180. If you must have 200 or 250Voc then there is little choice beyond the pricey Schneider 600Voc.   From the Solar, Wind and Hydro powered office of Jeff Oldham/Regenerative SOLutions

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