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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HomeGrid: Stack’d Series
Batt Capacity: 100Ah x # Batt Modules
Max A Charge: If # Batt Modules ≤ 3 – 100A x # Batt Modules
If # Batt Modules > 3 – 300A
Max A Discharge: If # Batt Modules ≤ 3 – 100A x # Batt Modules
If # Batt Modules > 3 – 300A
Max A Grid Charge: If # Batt Modules ≤ 3 – 100A x # Batt Modules
If # Batt Modules > 3 – 300A
TEMPCO: 0mV/C/Cell
BMS Lithium Batt: 00
Float V: 52.2V
Absorption V: 52.2V
Equalization V: 52.2V
Equalization Days: 30
Equalization Duration: 1 Hour (tops off battery)
Recommended Shutdown V / Percentage: 44.0V & 20%
Recommended Low Batt V / Percentage: 46.0V & 30%
Recommended Restart V / Percentage: 48.7V & 40%
Battery Resistance: 5mOhms
Battery Charge Efficiency: 98%
Battery Empty Voltage: 43V
Time
Watts
SOC
GridCharge
1:00AM
4000*Batt Mods.
40%
5:00AM
4000*Batt Mods.
40%
9:00AM
4000*Batt Mods.
40%
1:00PM
4000*Batt Mods.
40%
5:00PM
4000*Batt Mods.
40%
9:00PM
4000*Batt Mods.
40%
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).










