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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Sol-Ark PCC-230 Battery
Batt Capacity: 230Ah x #Parallel_Batteries
(1 parallel = 4 Batt in series, 2 = 8 Batt, 3 = 12 Batt, 4 =16 Batt)
Max A Charge: 100A x #Parallel_Batteries
Max A Discharge: 100A x #Parallel_Batteries
Max A Grid Charge: 50A x #Parallel_Batteries
TEMPCO: -5mV/C/Cell
Float V: 53.6V
Absorption V: 57.6V
Equalization V: 57.6V
Equalization Days: 30
Equalization Duration: 3 Hours
Recommended Shutdown V / Percentage: 47.0V & 20%
Recommended Low Batt V / Percentage: 47.5V & 35%
Recommended Restart V / Percentage: 52.0V & 50%
Battery Resistance: 35mOhms (8 Batt) or 25mOhms (16 Batt)
Battery Charge Efficiency: 99%
Battery Empty Voltage: 45V
Generation 2 Fortress Battery-eVault18.5
Batt Capacity: 360Ah x #Parallel_Batteries
Max A Charge: 150A (100A for life) x #Parallel_Batteries
Max A Discharge: 160A x #Parallel_Batteries
Max A Grid Charge: 100A x #Parallel_Batteries
TEMPCO: 0mV/C/Cell
BMS Lithium Batt: 04
Float V: 54.2V
Absorption V: 54.4V
Equalization V: 55.5V
Equalization Days: 30
Equalization Duration: 1 Hours (tops off battery)
Recommended Shutdown V / Percentage: 51.3V & 20%
Recommended Low Batt V / Percentage: 51.7V & 30%
Recommended Restart V / Percentage: 51.9V & 40%
Battery Resistance: 5mOhms
Battery Charge Efficiency: 99%
Battery Empty Voltage: 46V
Simpliphi Power: PHI 3.8 Battery 48V
Batt Capacity: 75Ah x # Batt
Max A Charge: 37.5A x # Batt (20A for better lifespan)
Max A Discharge: 37.5A x # Batt (34A for better lifespan)
Max A Grid Charge: 20A x # Batt
TEMPCO: 0mV/C/Cell
BMS Lithium Batt: Not Selected
Float V: 55.6V
Absorption V: 56V
Equalization V: 56V
Equalization Days: 30
Equalization Duration: 2 Hours (tops off battery)
Recommended Shutdown V / Percentage: 50.2V & 20%
Recommended Low Batt V / Percentage: 50.6V & 30%
Recommended Restart V / Percentage: 51.0V & 40%
Battery Resistance: 24mOhms ÷ (battery Count)
Battery Charge Efficiency: 99%
Battery Empty Voltage: 46V
Time
Watts
SOC
GridCharge
1:00AM
1500*Par_Batts
70%
5:00AM
1500*Par_Batts
70%
9:00AM
1500*Par_Batts
70%
1:00PM
1500*Par_Batts
100%
4:00PM
1500*Par_Batts
70%
9:00PM
1500*Par_Batts
70%
Time
Watts
SOC
GridCharge
1:00AM
6000*Par_Batts
40%
5:00AM
6000*Par_Batts
40%
9:00AM
6000*Par_Batts
40%
1:00PM
6000*Par_Batts
40%
5:00PM
6000*Par_Batts
40%
9:00PM
6000*Par_Batts
40%
Time
Watts
SOC
GridCharge
1:00AM
1000*Batts
40%
5:00AM
1000*Batts
40%
9:00AM
1000*Batts
40%
1:00PM
1000*Batts
40%
5:00PM
1000*Batts
40%
9:00PM
1000*Batts
40%
These settings will charge the batteries off solar only.
Discharge the batteries down to a maximum of 70% full.
Limited To Home mode will not sell to the grid from the
batteries (only the home will use battery power). The
100% time slot is to ensure that the batteries are
properly cycled each day.
These settings will charge the batteries off solar only.
Discharge the batteries down to a maximum of 40% full.
Limited To Home mode will not sell to the grid from the
batteries (only the home will use battery power).
These settings will charge the batteries off solar only.
Discharge the batteries down to a maximum of 40% full.
Limited To Home mode will not sell to the grid from the
batteries (only the home will use battery power).










