The AIMS Power Blackburn Sentinel Solar Kit Keeps Everyday Essentials Running With Solar, 5.12 kWh of AGM Storage and a 2000 Watt Inverter Charger That Switches to Shore or Grid Power Automatically
The AIMS Power Blackburn Sentinel Solar Kit is a complete solar power system from AIMS's Sentinel Class. It brings together three 190 watt monocrystalline solar panels with mounting brackets, a 60 amp MPPT solar charge controller, two 200Ah AGM batteries for 5.12 kWh of storage, and a 2000 watt Global LF Series pure sine inverter charger with an automatic transfer switch and 6 foot cables. Fuses, an inline solar fuse and 50 feet of PV wire complete the kit.
AIMS designed the Blackburn for do-it-yourself owners and installers who need dependable backup power or power for larger mobile setups. It suits travel trailers, camper vans, small cabins and homes that move between solar and battery power and shore or grid power, including places with unstable utility service.
AIMS Power Blackburn Sentinel Solar Kit Features
Automatic Switching Between Battery and Shore or Grid Power
The inverter charger combines an inverter, a battery charger and an automatic AC transfer switch in one unit. When utility or shore power drops out or falls outside its acceptable range, the load moves to inverter mode, with a typical transfer time of 10 ms. When qualified AC power returns, the unit passes it through to your loads and recharges the batteries.
2000 Watts of Pure Sine Power With High Surge
The 2000 watt low frequency inverter charger has a 6000 watt surge rating for 20 seconds and is rated to start a 2 HP electric motor. Its built-in charger has four stages and power factor correction. It has AC outlets plus an AC hardwire terminal block, and it measures 18.0 x 8.75 x 7.0 inches at 42.5 lbs.
5.12 kWh of Sealed AGM Storage
Two AIMS AGM12V200A 12V 200Ah batteries add up to 400Ah and 5.12 kWh. They are sealed, valve regulated and maintenance-free, with no water filling, and they can be mounted in any orientation.
An MPPT Charge Controller With a Clear Display
The 60 amp MPPT controller tracks the solar array's maximum power point as conditions change through the day. Its LCD screen shows solar input voltage, wattage and amperage, battery voltage, battery capacity and daily kWh, and it has a battery temperature sensor terminal and an RS485 port.
Monocrystalline Panels With Mounting Brackets
Each 190 watt, 36 cell panel measures 59 1/16 x 26 11/16 x 1 1/8 inches, weighs 26.5 lbs and uses 3.2mm tempered glass in an anodized aluminum frame with an IP65 junction box and MC4 connectors. The three panels need about 30 square feet, and mounting brackets are included.
Matched Components and Fusing
AIMS pre-bundles compatible components to reduce guesswork. The kit includes a 200A battery to inverter fuse, an 80A charge controller to battery fuse and an inline solar fuse.
Real-World Applications
RVs, vans and boats. Support extended boondocking in mid-sized travel trailers, camper vans and overlanding rigs, or power liveaboard sailboats and trawlers.
Home backup. Keep vital loads such as refrigerators, deep freezers and CPAP machines running during outages.
Small cabins and farms. Power small off-grid cabins, tiny homes and hunting lodges, or small well pumps, automated barn doors and security lighting.
Work and mobile businesses. Run mobile service trucks, jobsite charging stations for tool batteries and corded tools, pop-up coffee carts, food kiosks and grooming or detailing vans.
Emergency and remote sites. Supply disaster relief command posts, first-responder communications vans, radio repeaters and environmental monitoring outposts.
Practical Comparison
Inverter Charger Versus a Stand-Alone Inverter
A stand-alone inverter only turns battery power into AC power. The Blackburn's inverter charger also charges the batteries from shore, grid or generator power and transfers your loads automatically, so you don't have to swap cords when power comes and goes.
MPPT Controller Versus a PWM Controller
A PWM controller doesn't track the array's maximum power point. The Blackburn's MPPT controller follows that point as weather changes and can boost charge current when panel voltage is higher than battery voltage.
AGM Batteries Versus Flooded Lead-Acid Batteries
Flooded batteries need their water checked and topped up. The Blackburn's AGM batteries are sealed and maintenance-free with no water filling, and AIMS says they can be mounted in any orientation.
Buyer Guidance
Size Your Loads and Generator
Keep everything you run at once within 2000 watts, and use the 6000 watt surge rating for motor starts. If you charge from a generator, AIMS's manual says a 2000 watt inverter charger needs a generator of 3000 watts or larger for the built-in charger to work properly.
Plan the Install
Allow about 30 square feet for the panels. AIMS's manuals call for indoor, dry and well ventilated mounting for both the inverter charger and the charge controller. The kit includes 50 feet of PV wire, so plan the run from the panels to the controller before you mount anything.
This May Be A Good Fit If
- You switch often between battery and shore or grid power
- You want sealed, maintenance-free AGM batteries
- You need backup for a fridge, freezer or CPAP
- You have about 30 square feet for three panels
Common Questions
How Fast Does the Transfer Switch Work?
AIMS lists a typical transfer time of 10 ms between battery and AC power.
Can I Charge the Batteries With a Generator?
Yes. The inverter charger accepts generator power and has an auto generator start feature. AIMS recommends a generator of 3000 watts or larger with a 2000 watt inverter charger.
Which Fuses Come With the Kit?
The kit includes a 200A battery to inverter fuse, an 80A charge controller to battery fuse and an inline solar fuse.
Is a Remote Included?
No. LCD and LED remote controls are optional for this inverter charger.
What's Included
- 3 x 190 Watt Solar Panel
- 1 x Set of Mounting Brackets for Solar Panels
- 1 x 60 Amp Charge Controller
- 2 x 200 Amp AGM Battery (AGM12V200A)
- 1 x Battery to Inverter Fuse 200A
- 1 x Inline Solar Fuse
- 1 x Charge Controller to Battery Fuse 80A
- 1 x Set of PV Wires 50FT
- 1 x 2000 Watt Inverter Charger With 6ft Cables
Dependable Power at Home or on the Road
The AIMS Power Blackburn Sentinel Solar Kit pairs three monocrystalline panels and a 60 amp MPPT controller with 5.12 kWh of AGM storage and a 2000 watt inverter charger that switches between battery and external power on its own. If you'd like help sizing your loads or planning the install, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.
AIMS Power Blackburn Sentinel Solar Kit | 570W Solar, 2000W Inverter Charger, 5.12kWh AGM Battery Specifications
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| Kit Contents |
| Solar Panels |
3 x 190 Watt |
| Mounting Brackets |
For solar panels |
| Charge Controller |
1 x 60 Amp MPPT |
| Batteries |
2 x 200 amp AGM, 400 amps total, 5.12 kWh |
| Battery to Inverter Fuse |
200A |
| Inline Solar Fuse |
1 |
| Charge Controller to Battery Fuse |
80A |
| PV Wires |
50FT |
| Inverter Charger |
1 x 2000 Watt, with 6ft cables |
| Mounting Space Needed |
About 30 sq ft |
| Solar Panels |
| Model |
PV190MONO |
| Type |
Monocrystalline, 36 cells |
| Quantity |
3 |
| Maximum Power (Pmax, Each) |
190W |
| Total Solar Power |
570W |
| Optimum Operating Voltage (Vmp) |
18.7V |
| Optimum Operating Current (Imp) |
10.16A |
| Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) |
22.44V |
| Short Circuit Current (Isc) |
10.92A |
| Module Efficiency |
19.16% |
| Power Tolerance |
0 to +3W |
| Maximum Series Fuse Rating |
15A |
| Maximum System Voltage |
1000VDC |
| Operating Temperature |
-40°C to +80°C |
| Dimensions (Each) |
59 1/16 x 26 11/16 x 1 1/8 in |
| Weight (Each) |
26.5 lbs |
| Frame |
Clear anodized aluminum |
| Glass |
3.2mm tempered glass |
| Junction Box |
IP65 |
| Output Cable |
90cm, 2 x 4.0mm², MC4 connector |
| Load Certification |
6000Pa snow load, 3600Pa wind load |
| Inverter Charger |
| Series |
Global LF Series pure sine wave inverter charger |
| Model |
PICOGLF20W12V120VR |
| Continuous Output |
2000W |
| Surge Rating (20s) |
6000W |
| Motor Starting |
2 HP electric motor |
| DC Input |
12V DC |
| Output Waveform |
Pure sine wave |
| Peak Efficiency |
Greater than 88% |
| Line Mode Efficiency |
Greater than 95% |
| Typical Transfer Time |
10 ms |
| Charger |
4 stage with power factor correction |
| Charging Current |
70A, +/- 5A |
| AC Connections |
AC outlets and AC hardwire terminal block |
| Breakers |
Charger input protect, inverter output protect |
| Ports |
Battery temp sensor, auto generator start, optional LCD remote, optional LED remote |
| Dimensions |
18.0 x 8.75 x 7.0 in |
| Weight |
42.5 lbs |
| Cables |
6ft |
| Working Temperature |
-14°F to 122°F |
| Batteries |
| Model |
AGM12V200A |
| Type |
AGM, sealed, valve regulated, maintenance-free |
| Quantity |
2 |
| Voltage and Capacity (Each) |
12V 200Ah (20 hr) |
| Bank |
400Ah, 5.12 kWh |
| Max Charging Current (Each) |
60A |
| Charge Voltage, Cycle Use |
2.40-2.45 V per cell |
| Charge Voltage, Standby Use |
2.20-2.30 V per cell |
| Operating Temperature |
Discharge -20 to 60°C, charge -10 to 60°C |
| Dimensions (Each) |
20.55 x 9.37 x 8.58 in (8.78 in total height) |
| Weight (Each) |
138.9 lbs |
| Mounting |
Any orientation |
| Charge Controller |
| Model |
SCC60 MPPT |
| Type |
MPPT |
| Max Charging Current |
60A |
| System Voltage |
12V, 24V, 36V, 48V |
| Max PV Open Circuit Voltage |
155Vdc |
| Battery Types |
Gel, sealed, AGM, flooded, lithium, user define |
| Display |
LCD screen and LED indicators |
| Ports |
RS485, battery temp sensor terminal |
| Protection |
Overload, short circuit, high voltage, high temperature |
| Enclosure |
IP43 |
| Dimensions |
14.5 x 10.5 x 4.5 in |
| Net Weight |
17 lbs |
| Ambient Temperature |
-25 to 60°C (derating from 45°C) |
| Cables and Hardware |
| Mounting Brackets |
For solar panels |
| PV Wires |
50FT |
| Inline Solar Fuse |
Included |
| Battery to Inverter Fuse |
200A |
| Charge Controller to Battery Fuse |
80A |
| Warranty |
| Inverter Charger |
3 year (orders placed on or after February 1, 2026) |
| Charge Controller |
Two year |
| Solar Panels |
12 years product material and process quality, 25 years linear power output |
| Batteries |
Not stated by AIMS |
AIMS Power Blackburn Sentinel Solar Kit | 570W Solar, 2000W Inverter Charger, 5.12kWh AGM Battery Manuals
PICOGLF Global LF Series Inverter Charger Manual
PV190MONO Spec Sheet
AGM12V200A Spec Sheet
SCC60-100A MPPT Charge Controller Manual