Midnite Solar MNBirdhouse - Emergency Disconnect Switch
MNBirdhouse - Emergency Disconnect Switch
The Midnite Solar Birdhouse is a firefighter/home owner's control device designed specifically for disconnecting rooftop PV panels at ground level. In case of emergencies or system maintenance, the press of a big red button disconnects inherently hazardous voltages. The Birdhouse works in conjuction with MidNite Solar's disconnecting combiners. Its designed to be mounted within 500 meters of the combiner and located near rooftop access points such as doors and ladders.
Features of the Midnite Solar MNBirdhouse - Emergency Disconnect Switch:
- Model number MNBirdhouse
- Birdhouse - Emergency Disconnect Switch
- NOTE: FOR THE BIRDHOUSE TO WORK WITH YOUR DISCONNECTING COMBINER YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE THE POWER SUPPLY BOARD MNDiscoPSB
- Located at ground level, the Birdhouse provides a safe means to disconnect high voltage PV arrays from MidNite Disconnecting and Arc Fault combiners.
- Hard wired connection gives positive feedback that the Disconnect on the roof has actually been thrown. Connection is via 600/1000v Cat 5 USE-2 cable
- Up to four separate means of power including battery backup insures that the disconnect will be tripped when the button is pushed
- Voice confirms level of safety (day or night) to the person pushing the button
- Nema 3R UV resistant enclosure
- Able to disconnect multiple PV Disco Arcfault Combiners
- Firefighter Approved
- 600V Cat 5 USE-2 cable
- Fuseholders included
- 15a/600v fuses included
- Rated at 300A
- Size: 12.1"L x 8.3"W x 4.6" D
- Box Size: 16"L x 12"W x 7" D
- Weight: 5 lbs