15K Manual
Table Of Contents
- Spec Sheet
- Wiring Diagrams
- GUI Screens
- Physical Installation
- Inverter Components
- Deciding Backup Circuits
- Single System Installs (Whole-Home Backup)
- Mounting the Sol-Ark
- Integrating Batteries (Sol-Ark POWERED "OFF")
- 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 (Dongles)
- 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 is 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 15K Error Codes
- Install Verification Checklist
- Sol-Ark 15K Limited Warranty
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Physical Installation
Inverter Components
A. LCD Touch Screen G. 200A Load Breaker
B. PV Disconnect Switch H. Sensor Input Board
C. ON/OFF Button I. Battery Terminal Blocks (+ + || - -)
D. WI-FI Dongle Input J. MPPT Inputs
E. 2 x 200A Battery Breaker K. Neutral/Ground Bus Bar
F. Communication Ports L. Terminal Blocks (GEN/ Load/ Grid)
Deciding Backup Circuits
A. Ensure you keep the inverter within its amperage limits
• ON-Grid = 200A Continuous (pass-through)
• OFF-Grid = 12kW = 50A Continuous (62.5A w/ solar) | 24kW = 100A Peak (10s) | 30kW = 125A Peak (100ms)
B. Verify each load circuit by measuring typical and max Amps with a clip-on Amp meter. Amps x 120V = Watts
C. Install a subpanel for backup loads if there is a chance of exceeding any amperage limits while powering the
entire home off-grid, failure to do so will result in outage and potential damage to the inverter (see pg. 12).
D. If you have Arc-Fault / GFI breakers, DO NOT use a multi-circuit transfer switch.
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