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3 USB A ports. Car cigarette lighter port DC5521. Flashlight. Jumps up to 1000 watts are allowed.
4 USB A ports, 1 USB C port. Car cigarette lighter, DC5521 port. Jumps up to 1400 watts are allowed. Touchscreen. LiPo4 battery. 15W wireless charging power. Flashlight.
In boxcharging stationcharging station
Rated power500 W700 W
Peak power1000 W1400 W
Output waveformsinusoid (PSW)sinusoid (PSW)
Outputs
Sockets (230 V)12
USB A
3 pcs
5В/2.4А
12 W
4 pcs
5В/3A
 
USB type C
 
 
1 pcs
100 W
Wireless charger1 zone 15 W
Car cigarette lighter
 /12 H / 10 A/
 /12 H / 10 A/
DC output2x (12 V / 7 A)
Inputs (station charging)
From solar panels
DC input1x (12 – 30 V)
Input port XT60
 /12 – 28 H / 8 A/
Battery and charging time
Battery typeLi-ion NMCLiFePO4
Battery capacity518 W*h537 W*h
Charging cycles
500 /DOD>80%/
2500 /DOD>80%/
Charging time (socket) 450 min210 min
Charging time (socket + solar panel) 138 min
Charging time (solar panel) 570 min210 min
Charging time (cigarette lighter) 480 min
Charging power (socket)200 W
Charging power (solar panel)100 W200 W
Charging power (cigarette lighter)196 W
Charging power (socket + solar panel)400 W
General
PSUexternalexternal
Display
Backlight
Carrying handle
Operating temperature-10 °C ~ +40 °C-20 °C ~ +40 °C
Dimensions242x300x193 mm198x278x200 mm
Weight6.4 kg7.5 kg
Added to E-Catalogoctober 2022september 2022

Rated power

Power that a device can consistently produce for an indefinitely long time without any unpleasant consequences. For normal operation of the charging station, the rated power must be at least 15 - 20% higher than the total power of all devices simultaneously connected to it.

Peak power

Some electrical appliances (in particular, units with electric motors - refrigerators, air conditioners, etc.) consume significantly more energy at startup than after reaching the operating mode. For such a load, the peak power of the charging station must be taken into account - its indicator must be higher than the starting power of the load.

Sockets (230 V)

Total number of outlets with output voltage. This is, in fact, the number of devices that can be simultaneously connected to the charging station without the use of splitters, extension cords and carriers. Accordingly, weaker charging stations have one or two sockets in their submission. Powerful charging stations already have three or more sockets “on board”.

USB A

Full-size USB A connectors are popular in computer technology, they are standardly used in adapter chargers for 230 V household networks and 12 V auto sockets. In charging stations, such outlets are widely used for charging gadgets.

- The total number of such ports can be very diverse ( 1 USB, 2 connectors, 3 ports and even 4), since it allows you to connect for charging, and in some cases for power, various low-power devices - smartphones, tablets, power banks, lamps, etc. .

- The strength of the power. The maximum power output through the USB A connector to the device being charged. Note that different ports of the charging station can output different power (for example, 1.5 A and 2.1 A). In this case, the highest power strength is usually indicated.

— Power. The maximum output power in watts (W) that the charging station is capable of delivering through the USB A connector to one charging device.

USB type C

USB type C ports are smaller than classic USBs, and they also have a convenient reversible design that allows you to connect the plug in either direction. USB type C was originally designed to be able to implement various advanced features: increased power supply, fast charging technologies, etc.

Since the port is relatively new and quite powerful (there are USB type C with a power of 60 W and even 100 W), the total number of such connectors is often limited to 1 port, less often two).

- The strength of the power. The maximum power output through the USB type C connector to a charging device. Note that different ports of the charging station can output different power (for example, 1.5 A and 2.1 A). In this case, the highest power strength is usually indicated.

— Power. The maximum power in watts (W) that the charging station is capable of delivering to one rechargeable gadget. The high output power of the USB type C port allows you to speed up the charging process. However, the appropriate power must be supported by the device being charged - otherwise the speed of the process will be limited by the characteristics of the gadget.

Wireless charger

In wireless charging mode, energy is transferred to the gadget being charged through an inductive surface, which is usually built into the upper plane of the charging station case. There can be one slot for wireless charging or several of them are provided. The range of this technology does not exceed a few centimeters. However, this method of charging eliminates the fuss with wires and reduces wear on the connectors. One of the key disadvantages of this format is considered to be low power and, accordingly, slow charging speed.

DC output

The presence of a DC connector (or several such outputs) in the device to power external gadgets with direct current. The standard DC jack is round and has a pin in the center. However, its dimensions may differ in depth and diameter. The voltage output to the DC output may be different. The most popular options are 18 - 20 V for powering laptops, 12 V for various specialized devices and automotive electrical accessories.

DC input

DC connector for a distinctive round plug (like those used in many laptops) used to recharge the battery of the device. Note that DC- in plugs may have different sizes, and chargers with such plugs may have different operating voltages. In practice, this leads to the fact that finding a suitable charger for a portable station is not easy, you need to be especially careful when searching.

Input port XT60

Power connector with two round connectors, used to replenish energy reserves in the battery cells of the charging station. For the most part, the input port of the XT60 is for charging the device from solar panels using the appropriate cable.
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