Portable Power Technology Vehicle Power Hub 1300 User manual

VEHICLE POWER HUB
Lithium Power Supply with in-built DC-DC charger and solar controller
USER MANUAL

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CONTENTS
General Introduction 3
Product Overview 5
General Safety Instructions 6
General Precaution 7
Charging the Vehicle Power Hub 8
Operating Instructions 11
Multi-Function Display 13
Troubleshooting 14
Specifications 15
In the Box 16
Maintenance 17
Warranty 18
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USE
Please note- this manual is relevant for models VPH1300, VPH2500 and VPH3800

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GENERAL INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Vehicle Power Hub.
The Vehicle Power Hub is a fully integrated solution combining lithium battery, in vehicle
DC-DC battery charger, integrated MPPT solar controller, 12VDC and USB outputs in a
single portable and movable box - Plug and play input and output Anderson connectors
make install safe and easy and with supplied cables enable fast connection and removal
from the vehicle when required.
The Vehicle Power Hub uses IEC certified Lithium batteries (LiFePo4), meets transport
requirements (UN38.3 and MSDS) and is CE certified.
Features
Portable - the clean and safe Lithium (LiFePo4) battery provides high energy storage - burn
less fuel and reduce CO2 emissions when running high loads for long periods. Fast,
efficient in vehicle charging means less idling is required to maintain loads.
➢Flexible charging options from high Power AC charger (up to 40A), integrated 30A DC-DC
charger for connection to alternator (inc EU6) and solar input up to 30A utilising the on
board solar MPPT controller
➢Plug and play Anderson connections provide multiple input/output configuration enabling
fast and easy deployment
➢Up to 250A DC output for direct connection to power inverter (up to max 2000W)
➢Strong metal and ABS case with easy to install fixing system
➢LCD control panel provides battery status and voltage
➢Built in multi safety protection from BMS, battery isolator, fusing and circuit breaker
➢2 x USB output and 2 x 12Vdc 10A sockets for device charging and powering 12V loads
directly

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CHARGE THE VEHICLE POWER HUB NOW
Built-in ultra-high capacity lithium-ion battery pack. Before using or storing, please charge the
Vehicle Power Hub by the lithium-ion AC charger (supplied) until it’s fully charged. Don’t leave the
Vehicle Power Hub stored for extended periods of time without being charged. For long cycle life
the best thing for any battery is to use it and charge it

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
ADC ISOLATOR SWITCH
BMULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY
CEXTERNAL DC12V INVERTER OUTLET
D50A INPUT/OUTPUT
EIN-VEHICLE CHARGE INPUT (BLUE)
F12V SOLAR INPUT (YELLOW)
GUSB 5V 2 X 2.1A
HDC 12V 10A SOCKET
IIGN SIGNAL CONNECTION
JCARRY HANDLES
KSTRAPPING POINT
LDISPLAY ON/OFF
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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Instruction
As dangerous voltage and high temperature exist within the Vehicle Power Hub, only qualified and
authorized maintenance personnel are permitted to open and repair.
This is a maintenance free product –Removal of the lid may only be required to change a fuse –
seek approval from PPT Technical Team if required
Please make sure the Vehicle Power Hub (DC isolator) is turned off before opening and servicing.
This manual contains information concerning the storage and operation of the Vehicle Power Hub.
All relevant parts of the manual should be read prior to the operation.
Any operation against safety requirement or against design, manufacture, safety standard will be
out of manufacturer warranty.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage in the following cases:
* Damage to the product resulting from improper use, mechanical
influences and incorrect connection voltage.
* Alterations to the product without express permission from the
manufacturer.

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GENERAL PRECAUTION
Energized Equipment –Electrical Shock and Explosion Hazards
➢Do not submerge in liquid or operate in wet environments. Device
is not waterproof or water resistant. Operate in dry environments
only.
➢Do not operate in flammable or explosive environments.
➢Do not operate if the unit is damage in any way including loose electronics or if charging
cords are frayed or wires are exposed.
➢Do not place foreign objects inside the power outlets or ventilation holes.
➢Always keep and use the device out of the reach of children.
➢Do not open the unit without permission and professional instruction.
➢Do not put fingers or hands into the device.
➢Do not attempt to replace the internal battery cells.
➢Do not power any DC device >250A for risk of main switch protection.
➢Please secure the device properly, when it’s stored or used.
➢Never connect positive terminal of Anderson plugs with negative terminals on the Vehicle
Power Hub
➢Only use the device between the temperature of -10°C to +50°C (-14°F to +122°F).

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CHARGING THE VEHICLE POWER HUB
THE THREE WAYS TO CHARGE
Charging from AC Charger
Vehicle Power Hub 1300/2500/3800 – Supplied with an AC 40A Charger
80A option available on request (connected via special cable)
1. Please make sure the DC isolator switch is always turned ON during charging;
2. Plug AC charger into wall outlet using the included power cord;
3. Connect the Anderson plug of AC charger to “50AMP INPUT/OUTPUT”
outlet;
4. During the charging, the LED on the AC charger is Red, the fan of charger is working; At
95% charging the Green LED on the AC charger flickers
5. The LED on the AC charger is Green (solid), when charged fully. Please disconnect the
Anderson plug from the Hub and AC plug.
AC CHARGER
IN VEHICLE DC-DC CHARGING
SOLAR

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Charging In-vehicle: (from Alternator)
The Vehicle Power Hub has a highly efficient, fanless and integrated battery to battery charger
allowing for charging of the lithium battery directly from your vehicles’ alternator. The battery to
battery charger (DC-DC) is a sophisticated buck-boost convertor that accepts a wide range input
(12-16V) converting it into a charging profile programmed specifically for this Lithium ion battery
(LiFePo4). Subject to enough alternator current the battery to battery charger can provide 30A
continuous charging current to the internal battery effectively charging it from empty to full in 3
hours, 5.5 hours or 8 hours depending on the Vehicle Power Hub fitted (1300, 2500, 3800)
NOTE : The DC-DC charger is protected with an internal 40A fuse that can be replaced.
Please contact the PPT Team if you suspect this fuse is burnt out or the DC-DC charger
is not working.
The integrated battery to battery charger is compatible with both older conventional alternators
and new variable voltage alternators (EU6) fitted to newer vehicles.
1. For compatibility with variable voltage alternators (EU6) a connection MUST be made to
the IGN labelled port using the supplied cable and connector. This wire should be
terminated to the ignition on the vehicle – if it is not connected the battery to battery
charger will revert back to conventional alternator program resulting in reduced charging.
2. For compatibility with older conventional alternators the IGN labelled port MUST NOT be
connected to ignition
3. Using the supplied input RED/BLACK cable connect the Anderson to the BLUE port
labelled “In Vehicle Charge Input”. The corresponding RED and BLACK other end have
ring terminals.
RED : to allow connection to an in line midi fuse (30A). The other side of the fuse will
require a DC cable terminated to the positive of the starter battery.
BLACK : requires connection to any common ground point (chassis) in the vehicle.

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IMPORTANT NOTE : The black wire must be terminated to chassis for the in vehicle charging
to work.
NOTE : In vehicle charging from either alternator or solar is independent of the isolator
switch position – both the DC-DC charger and MPPT solar controller are directly connected
to the Vehicle Power Hub battery.
Charging from Solar
Vehicle Power Hub has an integrated MPPT solar charge controller making solar charging easy.
TIP : Solar will also top up and maintain the starter battery when the Hub battery is full
1. 30A MPPT Solar Charger built-in - ensure the max charging current from the solar panel or
array is not more than 30A, and open circuit voltage is not more than 25Vdc –therefore a 12V
solar panel only can be used (typically open circuit voltage would be around 20V to 23V)
2. Place the solar panel in direct sun
3. Using the supplied solar cable (Red/Black MC4 to Anderson) connect the solar panel with the
YELLOW port marked “12V SOLAR INPUT”