MSNPD with only one LED shining

Started by jonathanstarr, July 07, 2019, 06:28:45 PM

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jonathanstarr

I just installed two MNSPD 115's on a 6 string combiner box. One of the 115's has both blue LED's shining, and the other only has one lit.

The combiner has a split bus bar with 3 strings on each leg. The strings are 3 Hyundai 290w panels, maxing out at around 100v. The red wires are each connected to one side of the split bus bar.

Will the MOV varistors work ok if it takes a hit, if only one LED is lit, or is this a sign of a functional problem?
Loc 1: 18 x 290w Hyundai panels, 6 strings of 3; 12 x 175w Sharp panels; MNPV-6, 1 x FX80; 2 x Midnight 250; 2 x FXR 3048s; 4 x Hup 12v x 1360ah Batts in series; Bogart Trimetric; Mate.
Loc 2: 12 x 290w Hyundai, 4 strings x 3; MNPV-6; 2x FX80; FXR 3024; 20 x Shell 75w; Xantrex C40; GB 24v 1680 Bat.

ClassicCrazy

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I think I heard that only one LED lights up when it is on DC - both on AC. 
I suppose you could switch the wires and see if they change  how they light up or if it does the same thing .
So not sure why one would have both LED's lit and one has only one if they are wired up the same way.
Are they the same model MNSPD - there was a bit of design change on them over the years - maybe only internal components.

Larry
system 1
Classic 150 , 5s3p  Kyocera 135watt , 12s Soneil 2v 540amp lead crystal for 24v pack , Outback 3524 inverter
system 2
 5s 135w Kyocero , 3s3p 270w Kyocera  to Classic 150 ,   8s Kyocera 225w to Hawkes Bay Jakiper 48v 15kwh LiFePO4 , Outback VFX 3648 inverter
system 3
KID / Brat portable

ClassicCrazy

From the Midnite Knowledge Base
All Categories » SPD - Surge Protection Devices
SPD - How do I test the SPD?
We need to verify the SPD is compromised and not something else in the System.

PROCEDURE ONE
TESTING procedure for the SPD300-DC and SPD600 and SPD115
Using a simple (good) 9 volt battery.
Connect the RED WIRE to the battery POS and the BLACK WIRE to the battery NEG.
Both LEDs should light.

PROCEDURE TWO
TESTING the SPD300-AC, SPD300-AC/DC and some older version SPD115.
Connect the RED WIRE to the battery POS and the GREEN WIRE to the battery NEG.
A single BLUE LED should light.

Connect the BLACK WIRE to battery NEG and the GREEN WIRE to battery POS.
The other BLUE LED should light.

Help Topics: SPD - Surge Protection Devices

Last updated Fri, Jan 12 2018 1:02pm
system 1
Classic 150 , 5s3p  Kyocera 135watt , 12s Soneil 2v 540amp lead crystal for 24v pack , Outback 3524 inverter
system 2
 5s 135w Kyocero , 3s3p 270w Kyocera  to Classic 150 ,   8s Kyocera 225w to Hawkes Bay Jakiper 48v 15kwh LiFePO4 , Outback VFX 3648 inverter
system 3
KID / Brat portable

FNG

If one works and one doesn't I am assuming its the SPD. Please email me ryan@midnitesolar.com and I will help get you sorted out