My current system (factory wired Outback from days when the good guys still ran the place) uses two MX60 charge controllers. I'm looking at replacing one, or both, with Classic 150-SLs. Are there any issues I should be aware of before starting down this road?
Hi Llaves, Welcome to the Forum.
The Classic SL is a great Charge Controller at a great price-point.
The SL lacks the Ethernet port, that IS present in the standard Classic. This port allows one to use the Local Status panel (Dashboard), which allows remote monitoring and control of Classics. Also, the Ethernet port allows easy reporting of the Classic operating parameters to MyMidnite -- the free website which stores one years-worth of this data. This allows checking operation, from anywhere in the world, where one has internet access. MyMidnite does not permit controlling Classics (a security precaution).
The SL is a neat companion to the Standard Classic, because you will still get much important data from the single Classic. Add the inexpensive MidNite Current Monitoring accessory -- the WhizBang Jr -- to a Classic, and you can monitor Net Ah from/to the battery, SOC, etc. In a similar vein, the standard Classic could be a neat companion to the venerable MX-60 ...
There are several different additional monitoring and control options with Classics.
The above is generally true, I believe. All IMO, Vic
Quote from: Llaves on June 30, 2021, 11:49:07 AM
My current system (factory wired Outback from days when the good guys still ran the place) uses two MX60 charge controllers. I'm looking at replacing one, or both, with Classic 150-SLs. Are there any issues I should be aware of before starting down this road?
I would spend the extra and get the regular Classics - well worth it for the extra features and especially monitoring capabilities. Besides Midnite's software there are other software that you can run on android , windows, or raspberry pi that were developed by Classic owners who wanted to make a great display of data.
And the Whizbang as Vic mentioned is a must have.
Larry