Removing display form Classic?

Started by Brlux, June 28, 2015, 05:35:01 PM

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Brlux

I was initially planing to go with a classic lite and a Classic Graphics Panel for mounting inside.

If I got a standard Classic could I easily remove it's display panel for mounting inside. I am guessing I would have to plug the hole with something?

Thanks

Vic

#1
Hi Brlux,

Yes,  the Classic display -- the MNGP  --  is easily removable,  and remoteable.

There is a practical cable length limit,  but believe that this limit of about 100 ft/ 33-ish M.

There is a Dummy Display available:

http://www.midnitesolar.com/productPhoto.php?product_ID=269&productCatName=Charge Controllers - Classics&productCat_ID=21&sortOrder=11&act=p

Here is a short blurb on the remote cable pinouts,  and construction:
http://www.solar-electric.com/inverters-controllers-accessories/chco/misoclchco/clgrpa.html

Do not know where you are located,  but Northern Arizona Wind & Sun used to carry them,  but have not seen them there,  recently.

Vic
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#2
Yes I remote mounted mine inside using a long telephone cable - the kind with the six pin plug . That cable must be 20 feet long - just guessing.   I just stuffed a piece of rag in the hole where the cord came out of the case - to keep the bugs  out - though plastic or foil or putty would  work too and be a bit nicer !
Larry
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