5K Owner Manual
Table Of Contents
- Upon Receiving Shipment
- 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
- 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
- Troubleshooting Phasing Issues
- Sol-Ark 5K Error Codes
- Install Verification Checklist
- Sol-Ark 5K Limited Warranty
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Login to Web Portal using ANY Search Browser
A. Open Google or Safari → type in the
search bar:
10.10.10.1
B. Scroll Down to "Wi-Fi Connection"
C. Press "Scan" to search local networks
Select Your HOME Network
A. Find the home network
B. Enter personal Wi-Fi Password
C. DO NOT SELECT DONGLE NETWORK
D. Select "Connect"
Save Your Information
*Disclaimer*
Connecting the dongle via the IP address only connects the dongle to
the internet
*YOU MUST STILL CREATE AN ACCOUNT VIA THE POWER VIEW APP*
If Successful you should see a Red
and Green light on the Dongle
showing a successful connection.
Red LED: Connected to Sol-Ark and has
power.
Green LED
: Connected to Internet and
Server
Flashing Green LED
: Connected to
router but not server (usually a VPN or
firewall issue)