MidNite
Solar E-Panel Review
The MidNite
Solar E-Panel is a quick and easy way to install an OutBack or
Magnum inverter for your home or cabin. It comes standard with
the basic over-current protection and disconnects required to
install your renewable energy system safely, quickly and to NEC
Code. It can also expand to grow as your needs arise.
The picture
at right shows an OutBack inverter mounted on an E-Panel. OutBack
and Magnum inverters mount on a unique hinged door to keep the
footprint of the system as small as possible. Mounting brackets
are included to aid in one person installations.
When the pre-wired
MidNite E-Panels first came out late in 2005, the choices were
easy. You were limited to an OutBack inverter and all you had
to do was to pick the correct breaker size. Midnite Solar managed
to accommodate many dealer and installer requests, but along with
these enhancements come additional choices.
The enclosure
of the Outback version is only 9.5 inches wide and 25 inches tall.
It's main features are small size and low cost. The picture to
the right doesnt show it, but the insides have undergone
a radical change in the form of individual AC busbars rather than
the single AC block. This change allows up to 14 connections per
circuit rather than only 5.
Another configuration
to this series is the availability of an aluminum enclosure vs.
the standard steel unit. Steel units are powder coated gray and
the aluminum is white. The white aluminum E-Panels are used in
places like Hawaii or Maine or wherever salt air is a factor.
Aluminum E-Panels also weigh 9 pounds less than the gray steel
versions. Some customers just like the look of white, so order
aluminum just for that reason.
These E-Panels
comes standard with the AC bypass and AC input disconnect pre-wired,
din rails for 6 additional 13mm wide AC or DC breakers, battery
breaker installed with plus and minus cables for the inverter,
500 amp/50mV shunt, battery plus busbar, battery minus busbar,
AC busbars, ground busbar, DC cover, AC flex conduit tubing with
couplers, MX60/Classic mounting bracket, grommets and bushings,
numerous knock outs for cable entry and exit, lots of hardware
for mounting inverter, charge controller etc, wall mounting brackets,
installation instructions, wiring diagram mounted on the door,
and a tech support phone number. These work well, even at midnight
if you use solar panels to charge your batteries during the day.
Basic
enclosures:
Model numbers
and descriptions for regular OutBack E-Panels:
MNE125ST 125 amp breaker in the gray steel chassis, right hand
hinge & breakers
MNE175ST 175 amp breaker in the gray steel chassis, right hand
hinge & breakers
MNE250ST 250 amp breaker in the gray steel chassis, right hand
hinge & breakers
MNE125AL 125 amp breaker in white aluminum chassis, right hand
hinge & breakers
MNE175AL 175 amp breaker in the white aluminum chassis, right
hand hinge & breakers
MNE250AL 250 amp breaker in the white aluminum chassis, right
hand hinge & breakers
Model numbers
and descriptions for regular Magnum E-Panels:
MNE175STM 175 amp breaker in the gray steel chassis, right hand
hinge & breakers
MNE175ALM 175 amp breaker in the white aluminum chassis, right
hand hinge & breakers
MNE250STM 250 amp breaker in the gray steel chassis, right hand
hinge & breakers
MNE250ALM 250 amp breaker in white aluminum chassis, right hand
hinge & breakers
Magnum
Enclosure Features:
Stacking horizontal
or vertical is easy. Knock outs align top and bottom for vertical
stacking left hand door required for horizontal stacking, exhaust
opening shield included.
Small size compared to existing disconnect and over current
solution
Pre-wired to save time, money and complexity. All field
wiring connections are clearly labeled
White powder coated aluminum or standard gray powder coated
steel
Easily expands to accoummodate additional inverters
Six slots for din rail breakers, PV, Wind, Hydro, AC distribution
Pre-wired 50 amp 240VAC rated Inverter AC bypass switch
Pre-wired 50 amp 240VAC rated AC Input disconnect
Bus bars for Battery Plus, Battery Minus and ground
Mounting hardware for Inverter and charge controller
Mounting brackets for hanging E-Panel on wall
Heavy duty 175 amp AC distribution block
ETL listed to UL standards
Standard Right hand hinged door to mount inverter
Knockouts for AC and DC conduits
Charge control bracket (CCB)
Cut outs for two GFCI outlets
DC Inverter battery breaker
Internal inverter cables
Call
us for information on Midnite E-Panels.
Call
toll-free (877) 297-0014
to speak with an experienced representative.
Outback
E-Panel Dimensions:

Magnum
E-Panel Dimensions
Magnum
Epanel Bottom View
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The E-Panel
Lite for Xantrex inverters that mounts next to the inverter is
also available.
Main breaker, inverters cables, 500-amp/50mv hunt or battery monitoring
systems, 175-amp AC-power distribution block, 50-amp AC-input
disconnect for generator or utility, 50-amp AC bypass switch are
included and pre-wired. It comes with a mounting bracket for an
OutBack MX60. Cut outs for mounting up to six additional 13mm
wide DIN rail mount breakers are provided as well as a cut out
for a GFCI style AC outlet.
The Apollo T80 Kit includes left side bracket for E-Panels, hardware.
(Cannot be used on MNE175STM-240.)
ETL Listed to UL and CSA standards.
Call toll-free
(877) 297-0014 to speak
with an experienced representative.