Description
MidNite Solar CLASSIC 150 Charge Controller (Used – Working)
The MidNite Solar Classic 150 (often used with OutBack systems) is a 150V, 96-amp (maximum output) MPPT charge controller that boosts power harvesting by 5-10% over comparable units, often starting earlier in the morning and lasting later. It supports 12-72V battery banks, features HyperVOC to protect against cold-weather over-voltage, and offers advanced monitoring.
Key Features and Details
- Performance: The Classic 150
often outperforms competitors like the Outback FM80, with better MPPT tracking and higher power output. - Safety & Protection: Includes built-in DC-Ground Fault Protection, Arc Fault detection (standard model), and HyperVOC (cold weather battery voltage limit extension).
- Monitoring: Features a built-in, backlit 80-character display for monitoring power production, including kWh produced.
- Compatibility: Works with Lithium, Flooded Lead Acid, and AGM battery chemistries.
- Variants: The Classic SL-150 is a, simplified, solar-only version without arc fault detection.
Comparison with Outback Products
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Classic 150
vs. FLEXmax 80: The Classic 150 generally provides better, more efficient performance, according to some reports, but the Outback FLEXmax 80 is sometimes cited for having fewer issues with radio frequency interference (RFI).
- System Integration: The Classic 150 is frequently paired with OutBack inverters and power centers (e.g., in Four Star Solar setups).
