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ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD Follow NEC guidelines for conductor size, insulation rating (≥1000 Vdc), and torque specs for safe and code-compliant installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious injury. |
When paired with a single Sol-Ark 30K/60K/100K inverter, the AES Cabinet’s maximum continuous current limit is 157 A, operating within its rated 52 / 78 / 104 kW continuous output limit. Actual discharge performance depends on the inverter model’s battery-side power capacity, as shown below.
Full Load Duration (Operation at Max Power)
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Inverter Model |
Inverter Battery Discharge Limit |
CAB-106
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CAB-160
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CAB-210 Estimated run time |
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AC Output / Usable Storage / Estimated Runtime |
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30K-3P-208V |
30 kW |
30 kW / 104 kWh / 3½ hours |
N/A |
N/A |
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60K-3P-480V |
60 kW |
52 kW* / 104 kWh / 2 hours |
60 kW / 157 kWh / 2½ hours |
60 kW / 209 kWh / 3½ hours |
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100K-3P-480V |
100 kW |
N/A |
79 kW* / 157 kWh / 2 hr |
100 kW / 209 kWh / 2 hr |
* Curtailed by the battery
These run time estimates assume continuous full-power discharge and operation within safe continuous discharge parameters. Final performance should match the site's energy demand and load profile.
System Scalability – One Inverter, One AES Cabinet
Each Sol-Ark inverter is paired with one AES Cabinet.
In this setup:
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104/157/209 kWh of usable backup energy per inverter (varies by cabinet model and inverter pairing).
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Discharge power limited by the inverter model (30/60/100 kW)
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Up to ten inverters can be connected in parallel on the backup side. Maximum system output and energy depend on the inverter model: up to 300 kW / 1.04 MWh (10× 30K + CAB-106), up to 600 kW / 2.09 MWh (10× 60K + CAB-210), or up to 1,000 kW / 2.09 MWh (10× 100K + CAB-210).
Grid-Tied (Non-Backup) Scalability
The number of inverters or batteries is unlimited for non-backup use. Each inverter runs independently, allowing systems to scale as large as needed for energy shifting, peak shaving, or other grid-interactive applications.
DC Battery Wiring - One Inverter, One AES Cabinet
The inverter's battery input terminals are connected to the AES Cabinet using two pairs of conductors (two positive and two negative cables), rated at 50 A per pair for the 30K/60K, or 80 A per pair for the 100K.
Inverter to Cabinet DC Wiring.
Each Sol-Ark 30K/60-3P inverter has two battery input terminals, each rated up to 50 A. The Sol-Ark 100K has two battery input terminals, each rated up to 80 A. Each AES Cabinet connects using two positive and two negative conductors, each protected by a fuse in the AES Cabinet's built-in DC distribution box.
Standard fuse size is 70A. If the system requires more current, larger fuses can be sourced.
This setup ensures balanced current flow to each of the inverter's internal DC/DC converters and supports continuous discharge of 30 kW (30K), 60 kW (60K), or 100 kW (100K).
Communication – One Inverter, One AES Cabinet
Inverter | LYNK II | Cabinet Communication.
In a one-to-one configuration, the AES Cabinet communicates with the Sol-Ark inverter through the LYNK II Gateway, enabling real-time, closed-loop control.
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Use standard CAT6 or higher Ethernet cables, wired in a straight-through configuration with RJ45 plugs on both ends.
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Connect one cable from the LYNK II’s CAN port to the Sol-Ark inverter's BMS1 port.
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Connect a second cable from the LYNK port on the LYNK II Gateway to the J3/J4 port on the AES Cabinet’s High Voltage Box. On most AES Cabinets, a CAT6 cable is already connected to the J3 port on the AES Cabinet’s High Voltage Box and is accessible from the LYNK II.
This communication link enables the inverter to receive live battery data, including state of charge, voltage, current, temperature, and charge/discharge limits, for safe, accurate, and optimized operation.