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Sol-Ark 8K Pre-Wired Hybrid Inverter System is a all-in-one system that includes an inverter, charger controller, a display with remote monitoring. The Sol-Ark is simple to install to a Grid-tied, Off-Grid, or Battery Backup solar system, while being able to manage power to and from Solar, Battery, Grid, Loads, and Generator.
SA-8K Features:
- Simple to install with touchscreen interface
- Grid Tied Mode: Sell your power to reduce electric bill
- Meter Zero Mode: Zero your electric bill without a smart meter
- Time of Use: Use solar and batteries to minimize grid power usage
- Programmable Smart Load Mode
- DC and AC Coupling
- Works with a wide range of battery chemistries- Lead acid to Lithium
SA-8K Specifications:
Input Data (PV)
Max. Allowed PV Power (STC): 11,000W
Nominal Voltage Range: 175 – 425V
Startup Voltage: 125V
Max. Input Voltage: 500V
Max. Input Current per MPPT: 18A (self-limiting)
No. of MPP Trackers: 2
No. of PV Strings per MPPT: 2
Max. AC Coupled Input: 9,600W
Output Data (AC)
Nominal AC Voltage: 120/240V, 120/208V, 220V
Grid Frequency: 50 / 60Hz
Real Power, max continuous: 8,000W
Max. Output Current: 33A
Peak Apparent Power (10s, off-grid): 16,000VA @ 240V
Peak Apparent Power (100ms, off-grid): 25,000VA @ 240V
Max Output Fault Current (100ms): 104A
Max. Grid Passthrough Current: 63A
Power Factor Output Range: +/- 0.9 adjustable
Backup Transfer Time: 4ms
CEC Efficiency: 96.5%
Max Efficiency: 97.5%
Design (DC to AC): Transformerless DC
Stackable: No
Battery Input Data (DC)
Battery Technologies: Lithium / Lead Acid
Nominal DC Voltage: 48V
Operating Voltage Range: 43 – 63V
Capacity: 50 — 9900Ah
Max. Battery Charge / Discharge Current: 185A
Charging Controller: 3-Stage with Equalization
Grid to Battery Charging Efficiency: 96.0%
External Temperature Sensor: Included
Current Shunt for Accurate % SOC: Integrated
Automatic Generator Start: Integrated
Communication to Lithium: CANBus & RS485
General Data
Dimensions (H x W x D): 750 x 450 x 254 mm / 29.5 x 17.7 x 10 in
Weight: 35.4 kg / 78 lb.
Enclosure: IP65 / NEMA 3R
Ambient Temperature: -25~55°C, > 45°C Derating
Noise: < 30 dB
Idle consumption – No Load: 60W
Wi-Fi & LAN Communication: Included
Standard Warranty: 10 Years
Protection and Certifications
Electronics Certified Safety by SGS Labs to NEC & UL Specs – NEC 690.4B & NEC 705.4/6: Yes
Grid Sell Back — UL1741-2010/2018, IEEE1547a 2003/2014, FCC 15 Class B, UL1741SB, CA Rule 21, HECO Rule 14H: Yes
PV DC Disconnect Switch — NEC 240.15: Integrated
Ground Fault Detection — NEC 690.5: Integrated
PV Rapid Shutdown Control — NEC 690.12: Integrated
PV Arc Fault Detection — NEC 690.11: Integrated
PV Input Lightning Protection: Integrated
PV String Input Reverse Polarity Protection: Integrated
AC Output Breaker – 63A: Integrated
250A Battery Breaker / Disconnect: Integrated
Surge Protection: DC Type II / AC Type II
Sol-Ark 8K 120/240V 48V All-in-One Hybrid Inverter with 5-Year Standard Warranty
The Sol-Ark 8K is a power system that can operate in split-phase mode, providing power to both 120V and 240V appliances at the same time, similar to the power provided by the grid. It has the ability to manage power from various sources such as solar, battery, grid, load, and generator simultaneously, making it adaptable for grid-tied, hybrid, or off-grid use. The system is expandable, allowing for the addition of up to 36 solar panels and 32 batteries. The Sol-Ark comes with a standard 5-year warranty, which can be extended to 10 years.
Inside the 8K box:
• Manual
• WiFi Plug with screws
• Battery Resistors-2
• Limiter Sensors (sm)-2
• Toroid
• Allen Key
• Mounting Bracket
• Battery Temp Sensor
Features:
• Expandable PV: 1.5KW to 11KW
• Batteries: Optional, 12KWh to 48KWh
• Payback Period = 7.5 years
• Smart Load: automatic On/Off Grid
• Lifespan: Panels = 50yrs
• Sol-Ark is a Solar Powered Generator made from Recyclable Materials
• Infinitely Recyclable Low Cost Batteries
Solar Characteristics:
• Max allowed PV Power: 11000W
• Max PV Power Delivered to Battery & AC Outputs: 8000W
• Max DC voltage: 500V @ 18A, 450V @ 20A
• MPPT voltage range: 150-425V
• Starting voltage: 125V
• Number of MPPT: 2
• Solar Strings per MPPT: 2
• Max DC current per MPPT: 20A (self limiting)
• Max AC Coupled Input (Micro/String Inverters): 9,600W
AC Output Characteristics:
• Connections: 120/240/208V split phase
• Continuous AC power to Grid (On-Grid): 8000W 33.3A L-L (240V)
• Continuous AC power to Load (Off-Grid): 8000W 33.3A L-L (240V)
• Surge AC power 10sec: 16,000VA L-L (240V)
• Surge AC power 100ms: 25,000VA L-L (240V)
• Parallel Stacking: No
• Frequency: 60/50Hz
• Continuous AC power with Grid or Generator: 15120W 63A L-L (240V), 7,560W 63A L-N (120V)
• CEC Efficiency: 96.5% (Peak 97.5%)
• Idle Consumption typical – no load: 60W
• Sell back power modes: Limited to Household or Fully Grid-Tied
• Design (DC to AC): Transformerless DC
• Response Time (Grid-Tied to Off-Grid): 4ms
• Power Factor: +/-0.9 - 1.0
Battery (optional) Characteristics:
• Type: Lead-Acid or Li-Ion
• Nominal DC Input: 48V
• Capacity: 50 – 9900Ah
• Voltage Range: 43.0 – 63.0V
• Continuous Battery charging output: 185A
• Charging curve: 3-stage w/ equalization
• Grid to Battery Charging Efficiency: 96.0%
• External temperature sensor: included
• Current shunt for accurate % SOC: integrated
• External Generator Start based on voltage or % SOC: integrated
• Communication to Lithium battery: CanBus & RS485
General Characteristics:
• NEMA-3R rated
• Ambient Temperature (4 variable speed fans): -25 to 55C, >45C
• Installation Style: Wall-Mounted
• Wi-Fi & LAN Communication: included
• Standard Warranty: 5 years
• Optional Extended Warranty: 10 years
Easy Install:
The 8K INVERTER comes with everything you need to install it. Nicely packaged for added efficiency.
Fleet Management:
With Sol-Ark’s remote access features and app you are never out of touch to quickly repair or adjust any system without being on site.
AC/DC Coupling
Supports simultaneous DC and AC coupling. Boosts PV energy without increasing PV array size and reduces storage inverter costs.
Warranty and Reliability
Comes with an award winning iron clad warranty and a 7 day a week live engineering support to assist you in all your needs.
Characteristics:
- Manufacturer: Sol-Ark
- Model: 8K-2P-N
- Other Vendor Codes: Sol-Ark-8K-48-ST
- Rated Power Output [W]: 8000
- Length [mm (in)]: 30.0 in
- Width [mm (in)]: 18.3 in
- Depth [mm (in)]: 10.0 in
- Weight [kg (lb)]: 78 lbs
- Warranty [Years]: 5
Inverters:
- Inverter Type: Hybrid inverter
- Maximum/Peak Efficiency [%]: 97.5
- CEC weighted efficiency @ 240V [%]: 96.5
- Transformer / Transformerless: Transformerless DC
- DC Power Rating [W]: 11000
- Max. Input Power [W]: 11000
- Max. Input Voltage [V]: 500
- Max. Input Current [A]: 40
- Min. DC voltage / start voltage [V]: 125
- Min. DC voltage / start voltage [V]: 125
- Number of DC String Inputs (Inlets): 4
- Number of MPP Trackers: 2
- Max. Input Power per MPPT [W]: 5500
- Max. Input Voltage per MPPT [V]: 500
- Max. Input Current per MPPT [A]: 20
- Voltage Lower Limit for MPP Range [V]: 150
- Voltage Upper Limit for MPP Range [V]: 425
- DC Disconnection Type: Integrated
- Reverse-Polarity Protection: true
- Ground-Fault Isolation Detection: Integrated
- AC Power Rating [W]: 8000
- Nominal AC Power [W]: 8000
- Max. AC Power [W]: 8000
- AC voltage range [V]: 185-270
- AC grid frequency [Hz]: 60
- Max. output current [A]: 33.3
- Nominal AC Voltage [V]: 120/240/208
- Maximum AC Voltage Range [V]: 228
- Nominal AC Frequency [Hz], range [Hz-Hz]: 60
- Max. AC Line Current [A]: 63
- AC Connection Type: L1/L2/Neutral/Ground
- AC Input Wire Gauge Range [AWG]: 6 AWG - 4 AWG
- Sleep (Night) Consumption [W]: 60
- NEMA Enclosure Rating: NEMA 3R
- Cooling Method: Integrated Fans
- Ambient Temperature Range [°C(°F)]: -25°C to +55°C (-13°F to +131°F)
- Display: LCD Touch Screen
- Communication: Wi-Fi, LAN, CanBus, RS485
- Basic Warranty [Years]: 5
- Compliances: UL1741-2010/2018, IEE-E1547a-2003/2014, FCC 15 Class B, UL1741SA, CA Rule21, HECO Rule 14H
- AC grid range [Hz]: 55-65
- Max. recommended PV power (@ module STC): 11000
