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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Stacking Sol-Ark 12K @ 120V/240V Outputs
Parallel 12Ks
Continuous On &
Off Grid (kW)
Pass Through (kW)
Peak 10sec (VA)
1
9
15
16
2
18
30
32
3
27
45
48
4
36
60
64
5
45
76
80
6
54
91
96
7
63
106
112
8
72
121
128
Stacking Sol-Ark 12K @ 120V/208V Outputs (3-phase)
Parallel 12Ks
Continuous On &
Off Grid (kW)
Pass Through (kW)
Peak 10sec (VA)
1*
9
15
16
2**
18
30
32
3
27
45
48
4
NA
NA
NA
5
NA
NA
NA
6
54
91
84
7
NA
NA
NA
8
NA
NA
NA
9
81
136
144
*Two phases only **Three phases but unbalanced (4.8kW, 6.2kW, 4.8kW)
MUST wire load outputs in parallel for systems to work correctly!
E. Communication lines must be connected between parallel units, as shown in the wire diagrams section
a. Preferred shielded CAT 6 cable for this purpose
F. Program all units to "Parallel" in the "Basic Setup" screen under the "Parallel" tab
b. Set one system to "Master" | Modbus SN: 1
c. Set all others to "Slave" | Modbus SN: 2,3,4…
d. Phases B/C for 120V/208V installations only
e. Power up slaves first, then Master
i. You will get an F29 or F41 error until both slaves and Master are on
Note: You must always fully power cycle all inverters after enabling or disabling parallel settings.
Check Pg. 24 for more info on Power cycling
G. Ensure the Generator is connected to all systems in parallel (if applicable).
Note: The values shown on the home screen of each system represent each system's contribution, not the
total of the array.










