The AIMS Power Boundary Sentinel Solar Kit Runs Larger Appliances, Tools and Pumps With 720 Watts of Solar, 7.68 kWh of AGM Storage and a 4000 Watt Split-Phase Inverter Charger
The AIMS Power Boundary Sentinel Solar Kit is a complete off-grid and backup solar power system from AIMS's Sentinel Class. It includes six 120 watt solar panels, a combiner box, a quick DC disconnect, a 60 amp charge controller with 8 foot cables, three deep cycle AGM 12V 200 amp batteries for 7.68 kWh of storage, and a 4000 watt low frequency inverter charger with 120/240V output, 240V input and 6 foot cables. Fuses, an inline solar fuse, PV wire and a battery temperature sensor complete the kit.
AIMS built the Boundary for do-it-yourself owners and installers who need dependable power for homes, cabins, workshops and remote sites. It suits people who move between solar battery power and utility or generator backup, and anyone who wants split-phase power for larger appliances, tools and pumps.
AIMS Power Boundary Sentinel Solar Kit Features
4000 Watts of 120/240V Split-Phase Power
The 4000 watt inverter charger outputs up to 33 amps of 120/240V power for common appliances, tools, pumps and larger electrical loads. It runs from a 12V battery bank, accepts 240V AC input and comes with 6 foot cables. AIMS's split-phase photo shows hardwire AC input and output terminals with separate HOT1 and HOT2 output breakers.
7.68 kWh of Deep Cycle AGM Storage
Three AIMS AGM12V200A 12V 200Ah batteries make up the 7.68 kWh bank for longer runtime during outages or off-grid use. The battery label identifies them as valve regulated, with a cycle use charge of 14.4 to 14.7V and an initial charging current of less than 60A.
Six Panels That Are Easier to Handle
The 720 watt array uses six 120 watt panels instead of fewer large ones. AIMS chose this layout for a more manageable panel size and more flexibility around roof obstacles, limited mounting space or unusual layouts. The array needs about 44 square feet.
A 60 Amp MPPT Charge Controller
The 60 amp MPPT charge controller comes with 8 foot cables. Its screen shows solar input voltage, wattage and amperage, battery voltage, battery capacity and a daily kWh total, and alarm, charge and load lights sit beside it.
Combiner Box and Quick DC Disconnect
The PV combiner box gathers the panel wiring in one place and comes with connectors. The quick DC disconnect, marked DC Disconnect PV Array, lets you isolate the array for service. PV wire for the controller, disconnect and combiner box is included in 100 foot and 20 foot lengths.
Flexible Power Management
AIMS designed the Boundary for users who switch between solar battery power and utility or generator backup. The included battery temperature sensor, a 500A battery to inverter fuse, an 80A charge controller to battery fuse and an inline solar fuse round out the system.
Real-World Applications
RVs and boats. Support extended boondocking in medium-sized RVs, fifth wheels and travel trailers, or power liveaboard sailboats and cruiser catamarans.
Home backup. Keep high-surge critical loads such as full-size refrigerators, sump pumps, well pumps and medical equipment running during outages.
Cabins and farms. Power mid-sized off-grid cabins, tiny homes and hunting lodges, or supply well water pumps, livestock feeding automation and barn power.
Work and commercial rigs. Run food trucks, coffee rigs and espresso vans, heavy-duty mobile workshops and service rigs, or jobsite stations for corded tools and battery charging.
Events and emergencies. Supply pop-up event stages, festival lighting and vendor stalls, disaster relief command centers, radio repeaters and field research labs.
Practical Comparison
Six Smaller Panels Versus Fewer Large Panels
Larger panels are harder to handle and to fit around roof obstacles. The Boundary's six 120 watt panels are easier to handle and give you more ways to arrange the array in tight or unusual spaces.
Split-Phase Inverter Charger Versus a 120V Only Inverter
A 120V only inverter can't power equipment that needs 240V. The Boundary's inverter charger provides 120/240V output for larger electrical loads as well as standard appliances.
Complete Kit Versus Sourcing Each Part
Putting together panels, a combiner box, a disconnect, a controller, batteries, an inverter charger, fuses and wire on your own takes careful matching. AIMS selected the Boundary's components to work together, which simplifies installation.
Buyer Guidance
Size Your Loads
Keep everything you run at once within the inverter charger's 4000 watt rating and its 33 amp output. The 7.68 kWh bank sets how much energy is stored, and AIMS notes that daytime solar replenishes the AGM bank between high-surge, intermittent loads.
Plan the Array and Mounting
Allow about 44 square feet for the six panels. Panel mounting brackets appear in AIMS's kit graphic but aren't on its component list, so confirm your mounting hardware before you install.
This May Be A Good Fit If
- You need 120/240V power for appliances, tools or pumps
- You want a 12V AGM battery bank
- You'd like smaller panels that are easier to place
- You switch between solar, utility and generator power
Common Questions
How Much Current Can the Inverter Supply?
AIMS rates the 4000 watt inverter charger for up to 33 amps of 120/240V output.
Why Does the Kit Use Six 120 Watt Panels?
Smaller panels are easier to handle and give you more flexibility when designing around roof obstacles, limited mounting space or unusual layouts.
Which Fuses Come With the Kit?
The kit includes a 500A battery to inverter fuse, an 80A charge controller to battery fuse and an inline solar fuse.
How Much Space Do the Panels Need?
AIMS recommends about 44 square feet for the six panels.
What's Included
- 6 x 120 Watt Solar Panel
- 1 x 60 Amp Charge Controller With 8FT Cables
- 3 x Deep Cycle AGM 12V 200 Amp Battery (AGM12V200A)
- 1 x Battery to Inverter Fuse 500A
- 1 x Inline Solar Fuse
- 1 x Charge Controller to Battery Fuse 80A
- 1 x Set of PV Wires 100FT and 20FT
- 1 x 4000 Watt Inverter Charger 120/240V AC Output 240V AC Input 12V With 6FT Cables
- 1 x Quick DC Disconnect
- 1 x Combiner Box
- 1 x Battery Temp Sensor
Split-Phase Power for Homes, Cabins and Rigs
The AIMS Power Boundary Sentinel Solar Kit brings together 720 watts of easy-to-place solar, a 60 amp MPPT controller, 7.68 kWh of AGM storage and a 4000 watt split-phase inverter charger for homes, cabins, rigs and remote sites. If you'd like help sizing your loads or planning the install, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.
AIMS Power Boundary Sentinel Solar Kit | 720W Solar, 4000W Inverter Charger, 7.68kWh AGM Battery Specifications
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| Kit Contents |
| Solar Panels |
6 x 120 Watt |
| Charge Controller |
1 x 60 Amp, with 8FT cables |
| Batteries |
3 x deep cycle AGM 12V 200 amp, 7.68 kWh |
| Battery to Inverter Fuse |
500A |
| Inline Solar Fuse |
1 |
| Charge Controller to Battery Fuse |
80A |
| PV Wires |
100FT and 20FT |
| Inverter Charger |
1 x 4000 Watt, 120/240V AC output, 240V AC input, 12V, with 6FT cables |
| Quick DC Disconnect |
1 |
| Combiner Box |
1 |
| Battery Temp Sensor |
1 |
| Mounting Space Needed |
About 44 sq ft |
| Solar Panels |
| Quantity |
6 |
| Rated Power (Each) |
120 Watt |
| Total Solar Power |
720 Watt |
| Inverter Charger |
| Type |
Low frequency inverter charger |
| Continuous Power |
4000 Watt |
| AC Output |
120/240V split-phase, up to 33 amps |
| AC Input |
240V |
| DC Input |
12V |
| Cables |
6FT |
| AC Connection |
Hardwire terminal block, AC input HOT1 and HOT2, AC output HOT1, HOT2 and N |
| Output Breakers |
HOT1 output protect, HOT2 output protect |
| Batteries |
| Model |
AGM12V200A |
| Type |
Deep cycle AGM, valve regulated |
| Quantity |
3 |
| Voltage and Capacity (Each) |
12V 200Ah |
| Bank Energy |
7.68 kWh |
| Charge Voltage, Cycle Use |
14.4-14.7V |
| Charge Voltage, Standby Use |
13.62-13.8V |
| Initial Charge Current |
Less than 60A |
| Charge Controller |
| Type |
MPPT |
| Rating |
60 Amp |
| Cables |
8FT |
| Display |
Solar input voltage, solar input wattage, battery voltage, solar input amperage, battery capacity, daily kWh |
| Indicator Lights |
Alarm, charge, load |
| Cables and Hardware |
| Combiner Box |
PV combiner box, connectors included |
| Combiner Box Dimensions |
11 7/8 x 17 3/8 x 7 5/8 in (14 5/8 in overall width) |
| Combiner Box Weight |
23.5 lbs |
| Quick DC Disconnect |
DC disconnect PV array, marked IP66NW |
| PV Wires |
100FT and 20FT |
| Inline Solar Fuse |
Included |
| Battery to Inverter Fuse |
500A |
| Charge Controller to Battery Fuse |
80A |
| Battery Temp Sensor |
Included |