Not compatible
SOL-ARK 5K-1P-N + Victron Energy Lithium Battery Smart 12,8/200
- Voltage doesn't match: the 12.8 V battery won't work with this 48 V inverter.
Checked automatically against spec sheets. Not yet confirmed in a real install. Last checked 2026-10-12. We don't track firmware versions.
Size the battery cable and fuse for this pair in the build tool, from your run length.
What you'll set up yourself
- Closed-loop communication needs an extra part: Victron VE.Bus BMS V2 or Lynx Smart BMS.
Published limits, side by side
| Spec | SOL-ARK 5K-1P-N | Victron Energy Lithium Battery Smart 12,8/200 |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage | 48 V accepts 40–60 V | 12.8 V |
| Current | Max battery current 120 A | Max charge 400 A Max output 400 A |
| Communication | Sol-Ark closed loop | Victron VE.Bus BMSVictron Lynx Smart BMS |
| Cable connection | Stud size 5/16 in lug hole | Terminal M8 |
Values come from each maker's documents. "Not published" means the maker doesn't state it.
Confirm with the makers before you buy
- Whether one battery can take the inverter's full current. The inverter's max battery current is 120 A. This battery is rated for 400 A charging and 400 A output. Ask how many batteries to run in parallel.
- Which firmware versions support this pairing. We don't track firmware.
- That your cable lugs fit the inverter's battery studs (5/16 in lug hole) and the battery's terminals (M8).
- How to install both safely, from each maker's manual and your local code.
This result checks two things: the battery's voltage suits the inverter, and the inverter maker lists this battery for closed-loop communication (the battery tells the inverter how to charge it). It doesn't check current limits, charge settings, firmware, cable sizes, or safe installation. Confirm those with both makers before you buy.
Sources
This result comes from the documents below. We haven't yet found an outside source that confirms it, such as a forum report or a video of a real install.
Where to buy
SOL-ARK 5K-1P-N
- No store links yet. The maker's site is below.
- SOL-ARK (maker)
Victron Energy Lithium Battery Smart 12,8/200
- No store links yet. The maker's site is below.
- Victron Energy (maker)
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