SA-12K Install Guide and Owner Manual
Table Of Contents
- Spec Sheet
 - Wiring Diagrams
 - GUI Screens
 - Physical Installation
- Inverter Components
 - Deciding Backup Circuits
 - Single System Installs
 - Mounting the Sol-Ark
 - Integrating Batteries (Sol-Ark POWERED "OFF")
 - E.M.P Systems Only
 - Connecting Solar Panels
 - Integrating a Generator
 - Integrating Sensors and Accessory Placement
- Battery Temperature Sensor
 - Limiter Sensors (CT Sensors)
 - GEN Start Signal (Two-Wire)
 - CANbus & RS485
 - Wi-Fi Antenna (Dongle)
 - Emergency Stop Signal & PV Rapid Shutdown Signal
 - Misc. Hardware Recommendations
 - Check the voltage on each PV input circuit
 - Check Grid Input Voltage
 - Check Battery Voltage
 - Provide Power to Sol-Ark
 - Indicator LED's
 
 
 - Power Cycle Sequence
 - Wi-Fi / Internet Connection
 - Programming Guide
 - Limiter Sensors (CT Sensors)
 - Install Tips
 - Batteries
 - Parallel Systems
 - Troubleshooting Guide
- LCD is not powering on
 - Panels are connected, but DC Light is not on
 - Panels are not producing
 - Panels are not producing much power
 - The system does not keep batteries charged
 - Auto Gen-Start not working
 - Normal LED isn't on
 - The alarm light is on
 - Grid HM value is negative when it should be positive (only applies in limited home mode)
 - AC Overload Fault or Bus Unbalance Fault
 - The system connects to grid and quickly disconnects
 - DC Overload Fault
 - System is beeping
 - Battery cable sparks when connected
 - Battery symbol on the home screen is red
 - Battery symbol on the home screen is yellow
 - Grid symbol on the home screen is yellow
 - System has restarted
 - Batteries were connected backward
 - Why is the LCD screen still on when the power button is off?
 - The Batt % meter is not reaching 100%
 - Generator setup is reading 0Hz
 - Color Touchscreen is Frozen
 - Consant F18 Faults while powering loads within specification
 - Troubleshooting Phasing Issues
 - Sol-Ark 12K Error Codes
 
 - Install Verification Checklist
 - Sol-Ark 12K Limited Warranty
 
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th
, 2022          28 
Connect the System to the Internet  
Select Distribution 
Network to pair 
Dongle with WIFI 
Read and 
confirm 
conditions 
Once you see this screen, go 
to your DEVICE’S Wi-Fi 
settings and connect to the 
Wi-Fi network that starts with: 
EAP-##### 
Password: “12345678” 
Return to app once connected  
Select the local Wi-Fi network 
that will be providing the internet 
connection to the system 
Do NOT select the dongle’s Wi-Fi 
network 
If Location Services 
are not enabled, it 
will be requested 
If Wi-Fi paired 
with 10.10.10.1, 
select Done 
The app will buffer for a 
few seconds 
It takes about 60sec for the lights to turn on after setup 
Red LED: Connected to Sol-Ark and has power 
Green LED: Connected to Internet and Server  
Flashing Green LED: Connected to router but not 
server (usually a VPN or firewall issue) 
You will receive 
confirmation once 
connection is established 










