Evenin' folks. Been quite a while .... but I have a problem I'd like some insight on.
Basic deets: Eight-year-old Classic 150; pushing nine modules static into 12 VDC.
The MNGP stopped working: the only thing that would work is that pressing an arrow button would backlight the LCD display. I seem to recall emailing someone at Midnite, and they said the MNGP was borked, gotta spend $300 for a new one.
I controlled it though local app, and didn't worry until I had some issues with the auto-equalize not working as I had set it.
Updated to the 2018 updates, for both the firmware and MNGP. After the VMM, the buttons seemed to work, but once I saved - nada. And to make matters worse, if I hit the <enter> button on the MNGP, the classic stars blaring an alert signal that will only go away if I kill the power.
Thoughts and potential solutions? And if a new MNGP costs $300, why not buy a new classic and be done with it, leave the second for a follow-me without an MNGP or something (since I plan on adding nine more modules and going 24vdc in the near-ish future.)
Hi Very,
Stateside, this is the cost of the MNGP:
https://www.solar-electric.com/clgrpa.html
There would be shipping, of course. BUT probably would not be $300 Cdn.
FWIW. Cannot say anything meaningful about the behaviors that you are seeing with the MNFP/Classic.
Good Luc, Vic
Why don't you try the newest updates on the Midnite site for both Classic and MNGP ?
Larry
Vern,
That seems WAY expensive, if you email me ryan@midnitesolar.com I can quote you an MNGP for this
Ryan
Quote from: ClassicCrazy on June 29, 2021, 10:58:53 PM
Why don't you try the newest updates on the Midnite site for both Classic and MNGP ?
Larry
Did that - unless there's something newer than the 2018 updates available off the main page?