KID Manual Firmware 1797 REV D

The Kid Solar Charge Controller Instructions
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*Use the Up and Down buttons to adjust to the desired setting
*Press the SAVE button to keep the settings.
Input V OFFSET - Adjusts the PV voltage display on The Kid to match a digital multi-meter.
To adjust the settings:
*Press Menu back
*Scroll to the right then select TECH and press Enter
*Select Calibrate and press Enter
*Press the left/right arrow until Input V OFFSET is on the top line of the LCD
*Use the Up and Down buttons to adjust to the desired setting
*Press the SAVE button to keep the settings.
AntiClick Sensitivity:
This setting refers to the input voltage from the panels that the Kid will sweep down to from VOC when
trying to figure out if there is enough power for the unit to turn on, the higher the number is set to the
less the relay will click(less sensitive) at sunrise and sunset, but if the number is set too high then, the
unit might not turn on even when there is enough power available to charge the batteries. The lower
Hit the right arrow key to advance to the TECH menu. The TECH menu is for tech savvy individuals.
Calibrate: You can calibrate the battery voltage offset as well as the Input voltage offset to read the
same as your Fluke meter. In this menu you may also set/adjust - Anti Click Sensitivity, EndAmp Shunt
Sel, Pre Matching, Min Low Power and NightLight on PV.
Calibrate Menu:
Battery V OFFSET - Adjusts the battery voltage display on The Kid to match a digital multi-meter.
Input V OFFSET - Adjusts the PV voltage display on The Kid to match a digital multi-meter.
AntiClick Sensit: - Adjusts the input threshold at which The Kid starts charging.
EndAmp Shunt Sel: - Selects between The Kid's internal shunt and the (optional) WBJr's shunt.
Pre Matching: This setting is to be only changed from the default value if indicated by a MidNite Solar
Tech, the default Value is 0.8
Min Low Power: The minimum power the unit has to be producing to be kept on, default is 1 0 watts.
NightLight on PV: - Adjusts The Kid's night detection. Helpful when lights shine on the panels at night.
Battery V OFFSET - Adjusts the battery voltage display on The Kid to match a digital multi-meter.
To adjust the settings:
*Press Menu back
*Scroll to the right then select TECH and press Enter
*Select Calibrate and press Enter
*Press the left/right arrow until Battery V OFFSET is on the top line of the LCD
ADVANCED MENU
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