sol-ark 12K - User Manual

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SPEC SHEET ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
WIRE GAUGE GUIDE (COPPER) .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
WIRING DIAGRAMS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8
GUI SCREENS ................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
PHYSICAL INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................................. 18
DECIDING BACKUP CIRCUITS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 18
MOUNTING BACKUP LOADS PANEL OR MULTI-CIRCUIT TRANSFER SWITCH (NOT VALID FOR ARC-FAULT/GFI BREAKERS) ............................................ 18
SINGLE SYSTEM INSTALLS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 19
MOUNTING THE SOL-ARK .......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
INTEGRATING BATTERIES (SOL-ARK POWERED "OFF") ................................................................................................................................. 19
CONNECTING SOLAR PANELS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 20
INTEGRATING A GENERATOR ....................................................................................................................................................................... 21
INTEGRATING SENSORS AND ACCESSORY PLACEMENT ...................................................................................................................................... 22
POWERING-UP AND TESTING THE SOL-ARK 12K ............................................................................................................................................ 23
WI-FI / INTERNET CONNECTION ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
REMOTE MONITORING SETUP ..................................................................................................................................................................... 25
IP ADDRESS SETUP INSTRUCTIONS (PC OR SMART PHONE) ............................................................................................................................... 28
PROGRAMMING GUIDE ................................................................................................................................................................... 30
MAIN SCREENS (TOUCHSCREEN) ................................................................................................................................................................. 31
BASIC SETUP ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 32
SYSTEM ALARMS ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
BATTERY SETUP ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 33
GRID SETUP ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
LIMITER SENSOR AUTOMATIC SETUP ............................................................................................................................................................ 38
E.M.P SYSTEMS ONLY .............................................................................................................................................................................. 38
INSTALL TIPS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
OFF-GRID INSTALL TIPS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 39
GRID-TIE / NO BATTERY INSTALL TIPS .......................................................................................................................................................... 39
BATTERIES……………………………………………. ...................................................................................................................................... 40
BATTERY CHARGING INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................................................. 40
MODBUS/RJ45 APPLICATION NOTE .......................................................................................................................................................... 42
PARALLEL SYSTEMS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 43
BEFORE ENABLING PARALLEL OPERATION...................................................................................................................................................... 44
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ............................................................................................................................................................. 45
TROUBLESHOOTING PHASING ISSUES ............................................................................................................................................................ 46
SOL-ARK 12K ERROR CODES ...................................................................................................................................................................... 47
INSTALL VERIFICATION CHECKLIST ................................................................................................................................................... 48
SOL-ARK 12K LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................................................................................................................. 49
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Summary

Sol-Ark 12 K Spec Sheet

Wiring Diagrams

Physical Installation

Single System Installs and Battery Integration

Connecting Solar Panels

Procedures for connecting PV panels, including MPPT usage and parallel strings.

Integrating a Generator

Powering-Up and Testing

Emergency Stop and PV Rapid Shutdown Wiring

Wiring for emergency stop functionality and PV rapid shutdown signals.

Wi-Fi; Internet Connection

Remote Monitoring Setup and App Download

Steps for setting up remote monitoring and downloading the mobile application.

Programming Guide

Menu Structure and Basic Setup

Battery and Grid Setup Configuration

Detailed configuration for battery parameters, grid settings, and limiter sensors.

Main Screens (Touchscreen)

Battery Setup Details

Battery Charging Parameters and Modes

Detailed configuration for battery charging stages, voltage, current, and generator/grid charging.

Discharge and Smart Load Settings

Grid Setup and Sell Control

Limiter Sensor Setup

Install Tips

Off-Grid and Grid-Tie Installation Guidance

Specific guidance for off-grid and grid-tied installations, including battery setup.

Parallel Systems

Parallel System Configuration and Operation

Output capabilities and prerequisites for enabling parallel system operation.

Troubleshooting Guide

Common Troubleshooting Issues

Troubleshooting Phasing Issues

Sol-Ark 12 K Error Codes

Install Verification Checklist

Sol-Ark 12 K Limited Warranty

sol-ark 12K Specifications

General

Model	Sol-Ark 12K
Inverter Type	Hybrid Inverter
Continuous Power Output	12, 000 W
AC Output Voltage	120/240V
Frequency	60 Hz
Number of MPPTs	2
Max AC Input Current	50A
Max AC Output Current	50 A
Max DC Input Voltage	500 V
Max PV Input	13, 000 W
Peak Efficiency	96.5%
MPPT Voltage Range	150-425 VDC
MPPT Range	150-425VDC
Efficiency	96.5% (Peak)