BLUETTI AC180 Portable Power Station User Manual

BLUETTI AC180 Portable Power Station

Product Information

The AC180 Portable Power Station by BLUETTI is a sustainable energy storage solution designed for both indoor and outdoor use. It has a battery capacity of 1152Wh (36Ah) and uses LiFePO4 cells. The power station weighs about 17kg and has dimensions of 340mm x 247mm x 317mm. It is equipped with various input/output ports, including AC, DC, USB-A, USB-C, wireless charging, and cigarette lighter port. It also features an LCD screen that displays input power, remaining time indicator, battery capacity, constant power mode, output power, AC indicator, AC frequency, DC indicator, temperature anomaly alert, AC input connected, Bluetooth, wireless charging, fan, ECO mode, turbo charging, and low voltage alert.

Usage Instructions

Step 1: Unbox the product and ensure that all the items are included in the package. Refer to the user manual for guidance.

Step 2: Charge the power station using the AC charging cable or solar charging cable provided in the package. The charging temperature should be between 0°C to 40°C.

Step 3: To turn on the power station, press the power button located on the front panel. The LCD screen will display the input power and battery capacity.

Step 4: Connect your devices to the power station using the appropriate input/output ports. Use the buttons on the front panel to select the output mode – AC output or DC output, and adjust the power and duration accordingly.

Step 5: When the power station is not in use, turn it off using the DC power button located on the front panel. Store it in a cool and dry place.

Note: Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on charging, discharging, troubleshooting, and FAQs. Test the function before use to avoid the risk of data loss.

Thank You!
Thank you for making BLUETTI a part of your family. From the very beginning, BLUETTI has tried to stay true to a sustainable future through green energy storage solutions for both indoor and outdoor use while delivering an exceptional eco-friendly experience for our homes and our world. That’s why BLUETTI makes its presence in 70+ countries and is trusted by millions of customers across the globe.

Safety Instructions

General Safety

BLUETTI products are developed to be safe and reliable. Please read this guide for important safety information about your device. The guide is intended to help you be more comfortable and productive while using this device. Failure to follow these  guidelines for proper set up, use, and care for your device may cause damage to this unit and injury to yourself or others.

• Always operate or store the unit within the specified temperature range.
• DO NOT expose the unit to fire, liquids, sweat, dirt or other contaminants, as that may cause explosion or other safety risks.
• DO NOT place the unit on an unstable or tilted surface.
• Make sure the place where you are using the unit is well ventilated and spacious.
• Keep away from children and pets.
• DO NOT ignore those warning signs on components or products made by manufacturers.
• DO NOT dismantle, cut, crush, puncture, or otherwise damage the unit in any way.
• DO NOT insert foreign objects into the fan, vents, ports, or other openings.
• NEVER use a damaged battery or component. Improper use or misuse of damaged batteries may cause damage to your device or injury to yourself as a result of battery fluid leakage, fire, overheating, or explosion.
• Use approved battery and accessories ONLY. Improper use, or use of unapproved or incompatible batteries or components may result in a risk of fire, explosion, or other hazards, and may invalidate any approval or warranty.
• Turn off the unit IMMEDIATELY in case of malfunction.
• Use dry powder fire extinguisher in case of fire.
• DO NOT attempt to modify, replace the internal battery or any other component of the unit by anyone other than qualified personnel. If necessary, take it to an authorized service center as incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

Maintenance

• When not using the unit for extended periods of time, power it off and remove all electrical connections.
• Charge the unit to 80% SOC every 3 months for best battery life.
• Clean the unit with a dry cloth gently and carefully.

Handling and Storage

• Use mechanical assistance as needed (e.g. trolleys and adjustable height workbenches).
• DO NOT stack anything on top of the unit either in storage or in use.
• Recommended storage temperature: 32°F-113°F/0℃-45℃.

What’s In The Box

Standard Packaging

Optional

Product Overview

Diagram

BLUETTI AC180 is a portable power station with 1800W pure sine wave inverter and 1152Wh LiFePO4 battery, perfect for camping, van life and more. In addition to 4 AC output ports and 5 USB ports (4 USB-A and 1 USB-C), it also has a 12V/10A cigarette lighter port for your vehicle devices and a wireless charging pad to run compatible electronics, your phone, headphone, Bluetooth speaker, just to name a few. As for recharging, AC180 takes up to 1440W AC input and 500W DC input, so you’re able to fully charge it in a few hours. It also support BLUETTI app control – with the Bluetooth connectivity, you can monitor everything that’s happening inside and optimize your power usage to your preference.

1. DC Input
2. DC Power Button
3. LCD Screen
4. Power Button
5. AC Power Button
6. Wireless Charging Pad
7. AC Output
8. Grounding Pole
9. AC Input Fuse
10. AC Input
11. Cigarette Lighter Port
12. USB-C Port
13. USB-A Port

Specifications

Operation

Buttons

Power ON/OFF

• Press the PWR button to start the AC180. When AC180 is on, press this button to turn on/off the LCD screen. Press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds to turn off the AC180.
• Press the DC power button to turn on/off the DC output (cigarette lighter, USB, wireless charging).
• Press the AC power button to turn on/off the AC output.

Settings

• Setting mode: When the screen is on and the AC output is off, press and hold the AC and DC power buttons for about 2 seconds to enter Setting mode.

• Frequency switching: The current output frequency (50Hz/60Hz) is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen. Under Setting mode, press the AC power button to switch the frequency.

• Constant power mode : In this mode, the AC180 can run appliances with a maximum power of 2700W. When enabled, the CW icon is displayed on the screen. Under Setting mode, press and hold the AC power button for 2 seconds to turn it on/off.
  Note: T he actual output power may be lower than 2700W. When the AC180 is charged by AC power, the connected loads are powered in bypass mode and the constant power mode is automatically disabled. In addition, this mode is more suitable for heating appliances, such as hair dryers, kettles, heaters, etc.

• ECO mode: When operating on ECO mode, the AC/DC output will automatically turn off if the AC180 is bearing low or no load for a while.

When enabled, the ECO icon is displayed on the screen. Under Setting mode, press the DC power button turn it on/off.

• Press the AC and DC power buttons at the same time to exit Setting mode.
  Note: If you do not perform any operation in 1 minute, AC180 will exit Setting mode automatically and no changes will be saved.

• Check the error code: Press the AC power button and LED lamp button at the same time for about 2 seconds to check the current error code (e.g. E01).

LCD Screen

1. DC Input
2. Bluetooth
3. Wireless charging
4. Fan
5. ECO Mode
6. Turbo charging
7. Low voltage alert
8. Input power
9. Battery capacity
10. Output power
11. AC frequency
12. Temperature anomaly alert
13. Short circuit alert
14. Overload alert
15. Remaining time indicator
16. Constant power mode
17. AC indicator
18. DC indicator
19. AC input connected

Charging

AC180 supports four charging methods: AC, solar, car(cigarette lighter) and generator.

AC Charging (Wall Outlet)
Simply plug the AC180 into the standard wall outlet and start charging.

AC180 supports Turbo/Standard/Silent charging modes. It’s set to Turbo charging by default, while the standard and silent modes can be enabled in BLUETTI app. BLUETTI’s AC charging mode guide is as follows:

1. Turbo charging comes in handy when you need AC180 to be replenished in short time.
2. Standard charging is more friendly to AC180’s battery.
3. Silent charging gives you quiet, low-power operation for long battery life.

Solar Charging
Connect the solar panels (in series or parallel) to AC180 via the solar charging cable. Note: Please make sure your solar panels comply with:

Warning: The open circuit voltage of solar panels cannot exceed 60V, otherwise it will damage the device.

Car Charging
Connect the AC180 to vehicle’s 12/24V cigarette lighter port via the car charging cable.

Warning: Cigarette lighter MUST be fully inserted into the lighter port of the machine.

Generator Charging
Connect the AC180 to generator via the AC charging cable.

Discharging

The operation time of AC180 is subject to many factors, such as ambient temperature, discharge rate, battery capacity, altitude, load characteristics.

AC Output
AC180 has 4 AC output ports (2 ports for EU version), providing a total of up to 1800W AC power. It also can handle a surge of 2700W.

DC Output

• 12V/10A cigarette lighter port
• USB-C (PD 100W)
• USB-A (15W Max.)
• Wireless charging pad (15W Max.)

Estimated Operation Time
Depending on the connected power loads, there are different ways to calculate the operation time of AC180.

• If the AC180 is applied to a high power load, such as a 600W coffee maker. Operation time (estimated) = Battery capacity (Wh) × DoD × η ÷ (load power)
• If applied to a small power load like a 40W refrigerator.
  Operation time (estimated) = Battery capacity (Wh) × DoD × η ÷ (load power +self-con-sumption of AC180)

Note:

1. The self-consumption of AC180 is about 15W.
2. Load power and operation time are measured in watts and hours.
3. DoD refers to depth of discharge. AC180 works at 90% DoD for longer battery life. η is the conversion efficiency of the inverter, which is 85% for AC180.
   E.g. If you have a 40W refrigerator, you can run it for about 17 hours.
   Operation time = 1152Wh x 90% x 85% ÷ (40W+15W) ≈17 hours.

BLUETTI App

Scan the QR code below or search “BLUETTI” in the App Store or Google Play to download the BLUETTI app.

AC180 supports Bluetooth connection. Once connected, the AC180 can be accessed and controlled on a mobile phone or other smart devices. For more details, please refer to BLUETTI APP INSTRUCTIONS.

Appendix

FAQs

• How do I know whether my devices will work well with this product?

  • Please evaluate the total constant load of your devices. If it doesn’t exceed the Max. output power of AC180 (1800W), you can use this power station to run your devices. Please note that if the total load exceeds the limit, but the loads on AC output is lower than 1800W, the inverter will turn off the DC output only.
    Note: Some devices with built-in motor/compressor may start at 2-4 times the rated power, which can easily overload the AC180.

• Can I use third-party solar panels to charge this product?

  • Yes, you can. Make sure your solar panels have an open circuit voltage of 12V-60V and have the MC4 connectors. Please do NOT mix different types of solar panels.

• Can it charge and discharge at the same time?

  • Yes. It supports pass-through charging. AC180 comes with the premium LiFePO4 battery and proprietary Battery Management System to ensure that it can charge and discharge at the same time.

• What is ECO mode and can I turn it off?

  • ECO mode helps save power, and you can turn it on or off on the screen. When operating on ECO mode, the AC/DC output will automatically turn off if the AC180 is bearing low or no load for a while. You can set the power threshold of AC output and DC output to 10-30W /5-10W, respectively, for 1, 2, 3, or 4 hours.

• Why is the charging power often too low?

  • AC180 has a built-in intelligent BMS that automatically adjusts the charging power in response to the battery temperature and SoC, thus protecting the battery and extending its service life.

• Can I make the AC180 less noisy when charging?

  • Yes. Select “Silent” for AC charging in the BLUETTI app. Please refer to 4.3.1 AC Charging for more details.

Troubleshooting

Abbreviations

• MPPT: Maximum Power Point Tracking
• SOC: State of Charge
• UPS: Uninterruptible Power Supply
• AC: Alternating Current
• DC: Direct Current
• PV: Photovoltaic (Solar Panels)
• DOD: Depth of Discharge

For more information, please visit:

After-sales address in EU: Lise-Meitner-Strasse 14, 28816 Stuhr, Germany After-sales address in UK: Unit 2 Northgate, Bolsover Busines Park, Woodhouse Line, Chesterfield England S44 6BD

Company: POWEROAK GmbH
Address: Lise-Meitner-Str. 14 28816 Stuhr Germany
Mail: logi@bluetti.de

Company: POWEROAK ENERGY UK CO.,
LTD Address: Unit 2 NorthGate, Bolsover Business Park, Woodhouse Lane Chesterfield England, S44 6BD
Mail:poweroak.eu@bluetti.com

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References

• ICUC Subscriber Line Number 1 ICUC Subscriber Number 1 ICUC Directory Listings ending in 1
• BLUETTI: Portable Power Station, Solar Generator Kit

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