TypeS POWERGEN 500 User manual

User Manual
GASLESS LITHIUM GENERATOR & BATTERY CHARGER
WP ITM. AC530021
IMPORTANT, RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE: READ CAREFULLY

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6.54” x 10.55” x 8.86” (16.6 x 26.8 x 22.5 cm)
15.2 lbs (6.9kg)
Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4)
512Wh (16V 32Ah / 12V 42Ah)
>1000 Cycles to 80% capacity
Charge every 3-6 months
BMS, low battery protection
12V - 39VDC 90W max.
110VAC 60Hz, 7.2A (800W)
12V, up to 10A (120W max.)
5V 3A / 9V 3A / 12V 5A / 15V 5A / 20V 5A (100W max.)
5V 3A / 9V 2A / 12V 1.5A (18W max.)
6V 5A max., 12V 5A max
32° - 104°F (0° - 40°C)
-4°F - 113°F (-20°C - 45°C)
< 7 hours (by included AC/DC adapter)
Product Dimensions:
Product Weight:
Battery Type:
Pack Capacity:
Life Cycles:
Shelf Life:
Management System:
Input Charging port:
AC Inverter
(output, pure sine wave):
12V Socket (cigarette, output):
USB-C Port (output):
USB-A Port (output, QC3.0):
6V /12V DC Port (output):
Operating Temperature:
Storage Temperature:
Charging Time:
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
FEATURE OVERVIEW :
1. LCD Display
2. MODE Button
3. 4 x USB-A Output Ports
4. SELECT Button
5. 2 x USB-C Output Ports
6. Power Button & LCD
Display Screen ON/OFF
& LED Power Indicator
7. 12V Socket
8. AC Power Button
(Press for ON/OFF) &
AC Power Indicator
9. Ventilation Fan
10. 2 x AC Output Sockets
11. Charging Input Port
12. Output Port for 6V/12V
Battery Charging
(Not for vehicle jump starting)
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1. LCD Display
Precisely monitor charge / discharge rates, battery status, load information and
temperature & safety alerts.
2. MODE Button
Toggle between power IN, power OUT or CAR modes.
3. SELECT Button
Selection button in CAR mode.
4. USB-A Output Port (x4)
Charges a wide range of devices at 2X the speed for Quick Charge 3.0
compatible devices. If your device does not support Quick Charge 3.0
standard, the device will be charged at its normal speed.
5. USB-C Output Port (x2)
Provides 100W maximum output for your MacBook Pro, notebook, iPad Pro,
Android phones and any devices that charge through a USB-C port.
*MacBook PRO and iPad PRO are trademarks of Apple Inc.
6. Power Button & LCD Display Screen ON / OFF & LED Power Indicator
Press the Power Button once to turn on the POWERGEN 500. Press again to turn off
the POWERGEN 500. When POWERGEN 500 is turned on, the LED power indicator
turns BLUE and the LCD display is on. The LCD display will enter into sleep mode
 afterbeinginidleforveminutes.PressthePowerButtononcetoturnitonagain.When
 POWERGEN500isbeingcharged,theLEDpowerindicatorturnsGREENandashes.
7. 12V Socket
Provides 10A maximum charge for items such as portable fridge & freezer and
other devices that require power from a 12V car port.
8. AC Power Button (Press for ON / OFF) & AC Power Indicator
To enable AC power output, press the AC Power Button once, the AC Power Indicator
will turn BLUE. When the AC Power is not in use, press the AC Power Button once
again to turn it o, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
9. Ventilation Fan
The Ventilation Fan prevents device from overheating. The fan will turn on
automatically when device’s temperature exceeds the optimal range.
10. AC Output Socket (x2)
Provides 800W maximum AC power for 100V-120V devices such as laptops,
electric drills, medical devices, LCD TV and mini refrigerators.
11. Charging Input Port
Charging Input Port for the included AC/DC adapter, car charger cable and
solar charging cable for the solar panels (sold separately).
12. Output Port for 6V/12V Battery Charging
Charges and maintains 6V and 12V Lead-acid, AGM and Li-ion batteries for
vehicles, boats, and lawn mowers. It is NOT for vehicle jump starting. Car battery
charging function will be activated once the cable is connected to car battery terminals.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
POWERGEN 500
Solar Charging Cable
(MC4 to DC5525 Input)
Car Charger Cable (Input)
AC/DC Adapter
(Input)
Car Battery Clamps (Output)
* Please connect the car battery clamps to
the car battery terminals and plug the SAE
connector to the output port for 6V/12V
battery charging in order to activate the car
battery charging function.
User Manual &
Warranty Card
* For recharging the POWERGEN 500, please refer to page 9 for details.

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CHARGE TIMERUN TIME
PUSH
IN CAROUT
STD LI-ION 6V 12V 1A 5A
%%
hr min
W
AC
W
DC
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C
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A. Run Time / Charge Time
Run Time shows minute-level accuracy of the amount of discharge time left in
POWERGEN 500 based on the current output level. Charge Time shows
minute-level accuracy of battery recharging time based on the power input.
B. Low Battery Indicator
 Popsupandasheswhenthebatterycapacityfallsbelow10%andtotaloutput
power exceeds 40W. If AC output exceeds 200W, the AC output will turn off
immediately. When the battery capacity falls below 2%, Low Battery Indicator
 popsupandashesandtheACoutputwillbeturnedoffimmediately.Whenthis
happens, please recharge your POWERGEN 500 immediately.
C. Battery Percentage and Battery Level Indicator
Shows current battery percentage and charging status. The LED power
 indicatorasheswhilecharginginprogress.
LCD DISPLAY
AGM

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D. CAR Modes (Car Battery Charging Modes)
When car battery clamps are connected to battery terminals and the SAE
connector is plugged into Output Port for 6V/12V Battery Charging, the CAR
icon pops up automatically on the display. Press SELECT button once to
run through the charging modes below.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF BATTERIES CAN BE SELECTED MANUALLY ONLY.
For charging 12V Lead-acid batteries rated at 1A
For charging 12V Lead-acid batteries rated at 5A
For charging 12V AGM batteries rated at 5A
For charging 6V Lead-acid batteries rated at 5A
STD 12V 5A
12V 5A
STD 6V 5A
STD 12V 1A
12V Lead-acid battery being charged at rated 5A Voltage of Lead-acid battery is measured at 13.6V
 If6Vor12Vashesalternativelyitmeansthattheconnectedbatteryis
either a discharged 12V battery (down to roughly 7.6-10.5V) or a fully
charged 6V battery. The charger is trying to determine which kind of battery
has been connected. After 1-2 minutes the charger will determine whether
the battery is a 6V or 12V battery and it will either perform a maintenance
charge for a 6V battery or start charging for a 12V battery.
Test Mode
NOTE: If you are sure the connected battery is a 12V battery, press and hold
the SELECT button for 3 seconds to change to 12V Charging Mode.
PLEASE ENSURE 12V BATTERY IS SELECTED FOR 12V CHARGING
MODE TO AVOID ANY DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT AND/OR CAR
BATTERY CONNECTED IF USED IMPROPERLY.
6V
AGM

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For charging 12V Li-ion batteries rated at 5A
PUSH mode
PUSH Mode
REPAIR mode
PUSH
LI-ION 12V 5A
Push Mode is designed for charging battery with voltage in between 0.5V
to3.75V.popupandashwhenbatteryisconnectedandlow
voltage is detected. You need to press and hold the SELECT button for 3
secondstoenterPushMode,lightupandashatthesame
time. Press and hold the SELECT button for 3 seconds to start, the battery
will be charged with maximum current of 0.5A until the voltage is over
3.75V and it will enter the selected charge mode for charging onwards.
12V Repair Mode is designed for 12V LEAD-ACID BATTERIES ONLY.
Itisabatteryrecoverymodeforrepairing&restoringdamaged,stratied
and sulphated batteries. The lights up and charging starts. The
recovery process will take one to four hours and the battery will be charged
in 12V 5A mode if recovery is successful.
PUSH
PUSH
6V 12V
REPAIR Mode

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E. Output / Input / Car Battery Charging Mode
Shows the status of power output, power input or car battery charging modes.
Press button to switch modes.
CAR mode will be shown once 6V/12V car battery
is connected.
F. Current AC Output
Shows current AC power output level in watts.
G. Current DC Input / Output
Shows current DC power input / output level in watts.
H. Reverse Polarity Indicator
In car battery charging mode, if the battery clamps are wrongly connected with
the vehicle’s battery terminals, the Reverse Polarity Indicator icon will pop up on
the LCD display in RED. Please disconnect the clamps from the car battery and
reconnect the clamps to the appropriate battery terminals on the vehicle.
I. Low Temperature Indicator
Indicates the battery temperature of POWERGEN 500 is too low (charging
below 32°F or discharging below -4°F). All inputs and outputs will stop
functioning at this state. Please bring the POWERGEN 500 to a warmer location
and wait for the battery temperature to be within the working range
32° - 104°F (0° - 40°C) before restarting the POWERGEN 500.
J. Overheat Indicator
Indicates the battery temperature of POWERGEN 500 is too high (charging
higher than 113°F or discharging higher than 158°F). All inputs and outputs will
stop functioning at this state. Please bring the POWERGEN 500 to a cool
location and wait for the battery temperature to be within the working range
32° - 104°F (0° - 40°C) before restarting the POWERGEN 500.
K. Overload Indicator
 PopsupandasheswhenthepowerpulledfromtheACoutletsreaches820W
or total output reaches 1020W. When the AC outlets reach 850W or total output
reaches 1050W for 2 seconds, the AC outlets will turn off immediately. Remove
the device causing the overload and reset the AC button to resume operation.
Other ports will continue to work.
When the power output from DC, AC sockets, the car power outlets and car
battery charger exceed the maximum power output of the battery, the overload
 indicatorwillpopupandashfor5seconds.ThePOWERGEN500willshut
down automatically. Remove the device(s) causing the overload and restart the
POWERGEN 500 to resume operation.
L. Low Car Battery Voltage
 IconpopsupandasheswhenthePOWERGEN500detectsthevehicle’s 
battery voltage (0.5-3.75V) is too low when connected.
MODE
Press once to switch
“OUT”,“IN”,“CAR ” mode
OUT IN CAR

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AC Input:
Car Input (by 12V Car Outlet):
Solar Input:
Daisy-Chain Input (for charging only):
AC/DC Adapter (90W Max)
< 7 hrs
0-100% Charges less than 7 hours
Car Charger (90W Max)
< 7 hrs
0-100% Charges less than
7 hours
HOW TO RECHARGE POWERGEN 500
(AC/DC Adapter included)
(Car Charger Cable included)
(The included car charger cable can also be used as a Daisy-Chain charging cable to
provide the charging function for additional POWERGEN units.)
Solar Panel Sold Separately
Solar Charging Cable included
AC input (90W Max) Daisy-Chain input for additional
POWERGEN (60W Max)
MC4 Connector

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - When using this product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
a) Read all the instructions before using the product.
b) To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when the product is used near
children. Children should not operate this device unless under strict supervision by a person
responsible for their safety.
c)Donotputngersorhandsintotheproduct.
d)Donotuseanyattachmentthatisnotsoldbymanufacturerwhichmayresultinariskofre,
electric shock, or injury to persons.
e) To reduce risk of damage to the electric plug and cord, pull the plug rather than the cord when
disconnecting the product.
f) Donotuseabatterypackorappliancethatisdamagedormodied.Damagedormodied 
  batteriesmayexhibitunpredictablebehaviourresultinginre,explosionorriskofinjury.
g) Do not operate the product with a damaged cord or plug, or a damaged output cable.
h)Donotdisassembletheproduct;takeittoaqualiedservicepersonwhenserviceor 
  repairisrequired.Incorrectreassemblymayresultinariskofreorelectricshock.
i) To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the product from the outlet before attempting
any instructed servicing.
j) WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
1) WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES
GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS
REASON, IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
EACH TIME YOU USE THE POWERGEN 500.
2) To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by battery
manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of the battery.
Review cautionary marking on these products and on engine.