KID Manual Firmware Rev 1761

The Kid Solar Charge Controller Instructions
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Stacking Jumpers
Master Stacking Port
Slave Stacking Port
Jumper settings for stacking (Twin Mode):
In the upper right corner of the circuit board there are two positions for placing jumpers. If not stacking
(only one Kid) or stacking two Kids leave the jumpers off. The jumpers may be placed on one pin to be
saved for later use. When stacking 3 or more Kids in "Follow Me" mode jumpers should be placed in
both positions on the second and subsequent Kids. The jumpers should be oriented side to side
(horizontally).
Stacking Ports:
Connect a standard four conductor phone cable (Sold separately) between the MASTER jacks of the
first two Kids.
If additional Kids are to be connected, connect a CAT5 cable (sold Separately) from the SLAVE Jack
on the second Kid to the Master Jack the next Kid.
Continue in the same manner, Slave jack of one Kid to the Master Jack of the Next Kid in line. Up to 1 2
Kids may be connected in this manner.
USB Connector
Serial communications from the stack port:
In the future you will be able to get serial data from the stack port. You cannot have a stacked pair of
KIDS and serial data at the same time however. Firmware can be downloaded to upgrade the KID
features at http://www.midnitesolar.com/firmwareIndex.php.