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UPON RECEIVING SHIPMENT ................................................................................................................................. 4
SPEC SHEET ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
WIRE GAUGE GUIDE (COPPER) ............................................................................................................................... 7
WIRING DIAGRAMS ............................................................................................................................................... 8
GUI SCREENS ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
PHYSICAL INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................................... 16
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| GEN..................................................................................................................................................... 18
WI-FI / INTERNET CONNECTION ........................................................................................................................... 22
PROGRAMMING GUIDE ....................................................................................................................................... 27
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LIMITER SENSORS (CT SENSOR) ............................................................................................................................ 35
INSTALL TIPS ........................................................................................................................................................ 37
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BATTERIES ........................................................................................................................................................... 38
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .................................................................................................................................. 42
INSTALL VERIFICATION CHECKLIST ....................................................................................................................... 45
5K-1P-N LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................................................................................................. 46
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September 14
5K -1P-N
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, 2022
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
BATTERIES ................................38 ..........................38 ATTERY HARGING NFORMATION MODBUS/RJ45 A ..........................41 PPLICATION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..........................42 ..........................43 ROUBLESHOOTING HASING SSUES 5K-1P-N E ........................... 44 RROR ODES INSTALL VERIFICATION CHECKLIST ........................45 5K-1P-N LIMITED WARRANTY ..........................46 September 14 , 2022... - Page 2 CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL, WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION. THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER'S RISK. Sol-Ark cannot be responsible for system failure, damages, or injury resulting from improper installation of their products.
- Page 3 Solar PV+/PV- are UNGROUNDED. Note, you may ground PV Racking/Mounts, but doing so directly to the Sol-Ark will likely result in damage in the case of a direct lightning strike to the PV array. DO NOT connect the grid to the Load Output Breaker.
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Page 4: Upon Receiving Shipment
B. If damaged, contact us immediately at 972-575-8875 Ext. 3 Component Guide A. French Cleat: For wall mounting the Sol-Ark 5K-1P-N B. Stainless Steel Anti-collision bolt M6*60 x 4 C. Stainless steel mounting screws M4*12 x 2 D. -
Page 5: Spec Sheet
September 14 , 2022 Spec Sheet... - Page 6 17.7 IN Lbs 2 Nm Gen Terminal 17.7 IN Lbs 2 Nm Cover Screws 26.5 IN Lbs 3 Nm Battery Connection 40.2 IN Lbs 5.2 Nm Do Not Use Impact Drivers to Tighten Any Fasteners on the Sol-Ark. September 14 , 2022...
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Page 7: Wire Gauge Guide (Copper)
Wire Gauge Guide (copper) 15.875mm (5/8in) PV input: 10AWG Max All AC Inputs/Outputs: 8-6 AWG 2/0 AWG Max All Sensors: 20-24 AWG Small CT Sensors: 10' Wire Included Limiter Batt Temp Sensor: 6' Wire Included Sensor RJ45 Cable: 7' Included (Extendable up to 20') Battery input: 2 –... -
Page 8: Wiring Diagrams
Wiring Diagrams These Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) are examples of common use- cases for Sol-Ark inverters. Sol-Ark does not provide custom diagrams; however, you may contact support@sol-ark.com for any questions about an existing SLD. Diagram 1 September 14 , 2022... - Page 9 September 14 , 2022...
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Page 14: Gui Screens
GUI Screens Main Menus Basic Setup September 14 , 2022... - Page 15 Battery Setup Grid Setup September 14 , 2022...
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Page 16: Physical Installation
Physical Installation Inverter Components A. LCD Touch Screen F. Comms/Paralleling Ports B. Power Button G. Sensor Pin-Out Board C. Battery Terminals H. Push Button Load Breaker D. PV Disconnect Switch I. AC Gen, Load and Grid Terminals E. MPPT Charge Controllers J. -
Page 17: Single System Installs
E. Using 4 screws + washers (choose screw length and surface type) to mount the French Cleat to the board/wall. F. Mount Sol-Ark on the installed French Cleat / Ensure Sol-Ark is level and sits properly. G. Add two screws to connect the chassis to the French Cleat on the left and right sides. -
Page 18: Connecting Solar Panels
Connecting Solar Panels A. Sol-Ark has DUAL MPPTs for two separate PV input pairs B. MAX PV input = 10.4kW (± 5%) / system | 5.2kW / MPPT | MAX 500V PV | MAX I /MPPT 20A (limiting to 20A) Damage will occur if PV V >... -
Page 19: Integrating A Generator
B. Must place the CT sensors so that they measure L1 of the generator's output, pointing arrows on the CTs towards the generator C. Sol-Ark contributes power above the "Power" value threshold to prevent overloading the generator D. This mode will auto-adjust the Grid Charge Amperage to avoid overloads E. -
Page 20: Integrating Sensors And Accessory Placement
The signal comes from a normally open relay that closes when the Gen Start state is active. CANbus & RS485 • To connect batteries to the Sol-Ark 5K-1P-N via RJ45, you need to splice the end connecting to the Sol-Ark. • Use the middle two conductors. -
Page 21: Powering-Up And Testing The Sol-Ark 5K-1P-N
A. Green = Grid (or Gen or AC Coupled) is connected B. Off = Grid is not connected Normal A. Green = Sol-Ark 5K-1P-N is working properly B. Off = Sol-Ark 5K-1P-N is not working properly Alarm A. Red = Alarm, check the alarms menu B. Off = No alarms... -
Page 22: Wi-Fi / Internet Connection
A. Open the dongle enclosure and thread the ethernet cable through the hole and plug into the RJ45 port. B. Reassemble the dongle housing and plug dongle into Sol-Ark and secure with screws. If all is well, you will see solid red and green lights. - Page 23 Create an Account and Sign In After filling the form click “Create Account” Add a Plant Scan the QR code on the dongle while plugged in Make sure to pick a unique On Plant Type, ALWAYS plant name. (I.E.“Last Name, select Energy Storage (DC First four of Address”) coupling).
- Page 24 Start Monitoring The Data connection is established It takes about 60sec for the lights to turn on after setup LED: Connected to Sol-Ark and has power Green LED: Connected to Internet and Server Flashing Green LED: Connected to router but not...
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Page 25: Ip Address Setup Instructions (Pc Or Smart Phone)
This screen is the real time view Select your plant Alarms System info and Graphed data programming IP Address Setup Instructions (PC or Smart Phone) Please Note that this method only achieves internet connectivity. For registration and www.mysol-ark.com account management please use the app and/or Connect to the Dongle Network A. - Page 26 *YOU MUST STILL CREATE AN ACCOUNT VIA THE POWER VIEW APP* Save Your Information If Successful you should see a Red and Green light on the Dongle showing a successful connection. LED: Connected to Sol-Ark and has power. Green LED: Connected to Internet and Server Flashing Green...
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Page 27: Programming Guide
Programming Guide Brightness Beep Auto Dim Sol-Ark Menus AM/PM Time Sync Hour Minute Year Month Second Display Solar Arc Fault ON Time Gen Peak Shaving Advanced Grid Peak Shaving Auto Detect Home Limit Sensors Factory Reset Clear Arc Fault Parallel... -
Page 28: Main Screens (Touchscreen)
Main Screens (Touchscreen) Detailed Volts View • Top row = Total power for column • Middle Row = Line 1/PV1 voltage, Amps, and Watts (note: PV Voltage not to exceed 500V) • Bottom Row = Line 2/PV2 voltage, Amps, and Watts (note: PV Voltage not to exceed 500V) •... -
Page 29: Basic Setup
Maximum output of the inverter Grid Peak Shaving Set the Sol-Ark's threshold to begin contributing power to keep the power drawn from the grid below the threshold CT Ratio Set the CT ratio; Default value is 2000/1. -
Page 30: System Alarms
Gen Exercise Cycle (Day & Time) : Set a weekly Gen exercise schedule. (Day of the week/Time/Duration Length) Gen must have two-wire start connected to Sol-Ark. To disable the exercise, set the duration length to 0 min. September 14 , 2022... - Page 31 Discharge Shutdown V : Battery voltage at which the inverter will shut down (battery symbol on the home screen will turn red) Low Batt : Low battery voltage (battery symbol on the home screen will turn yellow) Restart : Battery voltage at which AC output will resume Batt Resistance : Used in % SOC batt calculations Batt Charge Efficiency...
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Page 32: Grid Setup
To use the LOAD for AC coupling grid tied inverter(s) a. You must select "For Micro Inverter Input" b. The Gen terminal is not used (even though the GEN terminal is not physically being used for this mode, AC coupling on the LOAD breaker prevents the use of the GEN terminal) c. - Page 33 Main Menu → System Settings → Grid Setup → Limiter → Grid Sell now includes both the load breaker power A. This mode allows Sol-Ark 5K-1P-N to sell back any excess power and the home’s consumption. produced by the solar panels to the grid Power source priority: 1.
- Page 34 FreqVolt (UL 1741SA must be enabled in the "Sell Control" tab) Puerto Rico Grid Compliance Settings: Kauai Grid Compliance Settings: HECO Grid Compliance Settings for O'ahu, Maui, Hawai'i: HECO Grid Compliance Settings for Lana'I and Moloka'i: PowFac Power Factor is programmable from 0.8 – 1.0 September 14 , 2022...
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Page 35: Limiter Sensors (Ct Sensor)
Limiter Sensors (CT Sensor) The CT Sensor enables Limited Power to Home mode (meter zero) and Grid Peak Shaving mode. The CT sensor also allows the system to calculate loads powered upstream of the Grid Breaker in the home. CT Sensor Install Location •... -
Page 36: Limiter Sensor Automatic Setup
Touch the gear icon → Touch the Basic Setup button → Select the Advanced tab (see Fig. C) C. Select "Auto detect Home Limit Sensors" and press “OK”. D. Wait for the Sol-Ark to finish its learning process (Sol-Ark will alternate sell back between legs and magnitude automatically determining the correct settings for the sensors). -
Page 37: Install Tips
55-65Hz to work with any frequency generator. H. If you want to use a wind turbine in conjunction with the Sol-Ark 5K-1P-N, the turbine must have a 48V charge controller with a dump load to prevent overcharging the batteries. Connect the charge controller on the turbine to the battery bank the Sol-Ark uses, and the turbine will help charge the batteries. -
Page 38: Batteries
Batteries Battery Charging Information 4-Stage Charging The MPPT has a 4-stage battery charging MPPT Charging Algorithm algorithm for rapid, efficient, and safe battery charging. The figure below shows the stage sequence. Bulk Charge Stage In the Bulk Charge stage, the battery is not at a 100% state of charge and has not yet reached the Absorption voltage setpoint. - Page 39 460Ah 120A 230Ah 690Ah 120A 230Ah 920Ah 120A Sol-Ark PCC-230 Battery Batt Capacity: 230Ah x #Parallel_Batteries Time Watts GridCharge (1 parallel = 4 Batt in series, 2 = 8 Batt, 3 = 12 Batt, 4 =16 Batt) 1:00AM 1500*Par_Batts Max A Charge: 100A x #Parallel_Batteries...
- Page 40 Time Watts GridCharge Simpliphi Power: PHI 3.8 Battery 48V 1:00AM 1000*Batts Batt Capacity: 75Ah x # Batt 5:00AM 1000*Batts Max A Charge: 37.5A x # Batt (20A for better lifespan) 9:00AM 1000*Batts Max A Discharge: 37.5A x # Batt (34A for better lifespan) 1:00PM 1000*Batts Max A Grid Charge: 20A x # Batt...
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Page 41: Modbus/Rj45 Application Note
06: Battery or Battery Controller is ModBus master and writes battery data to inverter’s BMS registers (not currently in use). Find our full list of currently supported battery communications www.sol-ark.com/battery-partners Our Battery Communications Integration Guide can also be found here www.sol-ark.com/support Use the information below at your own risk;... -
Page 42: Troubleshooting Guide
• Check to make sure your generator is compatible with Auto Start. • Make sure that the Auto Gen Start wire is adequately connected to the Sol-Ark 5K-1P-N and the generator. Normal LED isn't on • Sol-Ark 5K-1P-N is in pass-through-only mode, only a Grid connection. -
Page 43: Troubleshooting Phasing Issues
Press and hold the escape button [] for 7-10 seconds Troubleshooting Phasing Issues If the Sol-Ark screen shows the above error, there is a phasing issue with your wiring, and it may cause overload faults (F18, F26, F34) even with the Load breaker off and WILL CAUSE DAMAGE if left unchecked. -
Page 44: Sol-Ark 5K-1P-N Error Codes
Batteries are overly-discharged, or Lithium BMS has shut down. If battery settings are off, this can also happen. BMS communication fault Sol-Ark is programmed to BMS Lithium Battery Mode but cannot communicate with a BMS Gen_Volt_or_Fre_Fault Generator Voltage or Frequency went outside the allowable range... -
Page 45: Install Verification Checklist
For installer to complete AFTER the system is operational. The purpose is to protect the installer, homeowner, and inverter. 1. Is the 5K-1P-N installed in a location where the LCD is protected from direct sunlight and has 2" clearance left and right for spacing and 6” above and below for cooling 2. -
Page 46: 5K-1P-N Limited Warranty
This warranty applies to the original Sol-Ark Product purchaser and is transferable only if the Product remains installed in the original use location. Please call Sol-Ark to let us know if you are selling your Home and give us the name and contact of the new owner.
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