BigBlue CP500 Portable Power Station User Manual

BigBlue CP500 Portable Power Station User Manual

Thank you for purchasing our multi-function portable generator. Please read the user manual carefully before use, and properly keep it for a reference.

About the unit

Thank you for purchasing our multi-function portable power station. In case of power outage, severe weather or travel, you can temporarily charge your electrical or digital devices timely. This power station can provide USB, DC and AC outputs and keeps your cellphones, tablets, laptops, CPAP machine, lights, On-Board Equipment and other devices running longer.

Built-in safe and reliable LiFePO4 battery, you can rest assured to use it.

Before using this unit, please read the user manual carefully and properly keep it for a reference.

Attention

This manual is to help you use correctly the power station; it does not represent the final descriptions of the hardware and software configuration. About the product details, please refer to the user manual or consult to the seller. Pictures in this manual are for reference only, if it doesn’t match the actual, please in kind prevail.

Pure Sine Wave output

The product provides Pure Sine Wave output, and can be compatible with AC electric appliance that use Sinusoidal waveform(power≤500W). But the working efficiency will be different from AC alternating current with Sinusoidal waveform, and it may even cause some electrical appliances with built-in motors (such as fans, printers with motors, etc.) to emit a certain amount of operating noise. Please note it is a normal phenomenon. Built-in safe and reliable LiFePO4 battery, you can rest assured to use it.
This product is only used for emergency, it can’t replace the normal alternating current. For a long-term use, please use it with specifications required by the electrical appliances.

Parameter

Product parameters

Screen Display Instructions

A. Charging Power: Display the current charging power in watts.
B. Discharge Power: Display the current discharge power in watts.
C. Remaining Time Display: Show the remaining charging time or discharge time.
D. Fan Indicator: When the working power of this product reaches 180W (input + output) or the battery temperature reaches 45°C, the cooling fan will automatically turn on.
E. DC Output Indicator: Indicates that the DC port is turns on.
F. USB Output Indicator: Indicates that the USB-A port turns on.
G. Failure Warning Indicator: When this icon and other one icon flash, it shows the fault of this port. Such as: this icon + AC flashing, this shows the AC port is faulty; This icon + thermometer icon flashing, this shows the battery temperature protection; This icon + battery indicator flashing, this shows charging faulty.
H. USB-C Output Indicator: The USB-C port turns on.
I. AC Output Indicator: The AC port turns on.
J. Temperature Protection Indicator: When this icon flashes together with the failure warning indicator, it shows that the battery temperature is too high or low, all input and output functions will stop running. When the temperature is too high, the fan rotates at a high speed; When the battery cools down, it will turn off. You needs to turned on the power station again for use. When the temperature is too low, please place the product to a warmer place, stand for a while and restart it, the product will resume running.
K. Battery Indicator: Show charging and discharging status. If the remaining power is less than 6%, this icon and the percentage icon start to flash. In this case, we suggest you to charge the product immediately.
L. Digital Battery Display: Display the percentage of remaining power. If the remaining power is less than 6%, the power progress bar and percentage icon on the screen start to flash. In this case, we suggest you to charge the product immediately.

Use Instruction

• The product supports pass-through charging.
• The current real-time power and using time of remaining battery during the use are for reference only. The actual real-time power and remaining time of use are subject to actual use of the product.
• This product built in intelligent temperature controller. When the power (including output and input) exceeds 180W or the internal temperature exceeds a certain temperature, the cooling fan will turn on for dissipating heat and adjust intelligently the fan speed according to the power or internal temperature at the same time. It will produce a certain amount of noise during this process.
• If battery temperature protection turn on during the use, all outputs will be off and the thermometer icon and a triangular warning icon will flash together on the screen. In this case, please wait for a while to cool the battery, and then restart to use. Note: No matter the temperature is too low or too high, the battery will flashe a warning and cannot be used. If the temperature is too low, please put the product in an indoor environment above 0℃ for a while and use it again at a certain temperature.
• Multiple ports can work together, but if the power of the equipment is more than 600W at the same time, the warning sign keeps flashing, the DC output will be turned off. If you need to use the DC output function, please make sure the total power of the product less than 600W (such as reducing the AC output power).

How to use the AC output?

1. Long press the Master Switch for 2s ( at the bottom-right corner of the front of the product), the screen is on and the lights around of the Master Switch are on.
2. The battery indicator and digital battery indicator on the screen show the current remaining power. The screen displays the current output(if there are no output, will no display), current charging power (if there are no power, will displayed as 0W), current discharge power (if there are no power, will displayed as 0W) and remaining time for and remaining time of a full discharge.
3. Short press the AC switch, the indicator lights around the switch will light up, and the AC indicator on the screen will light up
4. Connect your electrical equipment to the AC port of the product and turn on the electrical equipment switch. We suggest you to switch off your electrical equipment before connected to this power station.

Attention

• Note that even if the electrical device used is less than 500W, the peak power may exceed 1000W, this will lead to over-power protection of our machine. Please remove your electrical equipment and consult the equipment manufacturer for more information. If you need to use the product again, please short press the AC switch again to start the AC output.
• When using two AC outputs together, please make sure that the total electric power of two devices does not exceed 500W so as to avoid overload protection and shutdown. If you need to use the product again, please short press the AC switch again to start the AC output.
• AC output is short-circuited or the load of the connected device exceeds the AC output power of our product, it will trigger short-circuit protection or over-load protection and turn off the AC output. The AC icon and triangle warning icon on the screen will flash at the same time, and the fault indication will be turned off after 15 seconds. Please eliminate short-circuits or remove the connected electrical equipment, and short press the AC switch to regain AC output.
• When the AC output is not in use, please turn it off in time to save energy. You can short press the AC switch to turn off the AC output, or long press the master switch to turn off the entire product. This product has a smart energy-saving mode, when the AC port has no output for 12 hours, it will automatically turn off. We suggest you to manually turn off the entire product.
• The output voltage frequency of this product is 60Hz and cannot be switched to 50Hz. Please confirm that the working voltage frequency of the connected electrical appliances is 60Hz before use. If connect to other frequency, it may occur some failures.

How to use USB output?

1. Long press the master switch for 2s, the indicator lights around it are on, and the USB icon shows on the screen, and the USB ports are turned on.
2. USB-C is with intelligent identification, it can work without turning on the switch. It will be turned on automatically after connecting your electric equipment; and the output will be turned off after removing devices.
3. The battery indicator and digital battery indicator on the screen show the current remaining power. The screen displays the current output, current charging power, current discharge power and and remaining time of a full discharge.
4. Connect the electrical equipment to the USB port to start charging.

USB-A comes with fast charging output, supports 5V 3A, 9V 2A, 12V 1.5A (18W max), and can provide fast charging for smart USB-A devices that also support QuickCharge 3.0 technology, such as mobile phones or tablets. The two ports are independent, and can support the maximum 18W fast charging for each port at the same time. The actual charging voltage and current are related to the actual USB smart device. You can consult the device manufacturer to obtain the corresponding information.
This product also supports USB-C Power Delivery 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V, 20V 3A (60W Max) fast charging. It can provide fast charging for smart USB-C devices that also support the PD fast charging protocol, such as mobile phones or notebook computer. The two ports are independent, and can provide 60W fast charging for each port at the same time. The actual charging voltage and current are related to the actual USB-C smart device. You can consult the device manufacturer to obtain the corresponding information.

Attention

• Note that the USB-A output is controlled by the master switch. USB-C supports charging/ discharging and it is an automatic identification function. When a device such as cellphone is connected to the USB-C port, the USB-C will automatically turn on and the USB-C icon on the screen will light up.
• If the USB output is short-circuited or the load of the connected device exceeds the output power of USB port, it will trigger the product to start short-circuit protection or over-current protection and turn off the USB-A or USB-C output, USB or USB-C icon on the screen and triangle warning sign will flash at the same time, and the fault indication will be turned off after 15 seconds. Please troubleshoot the problem or remove the connected device, and press again the master switch to regain the USB output. The USB-C just need to be re-plugged to restart the output.
• When the USB-A is not in use, please remove your device in time to save energy. This product has a smart energy-saving mode. When the USB-A port has no output for 12 hours, it will automatically turn off; The USB-C port will be turned off after removing the device for 15s; If all ports have no output, the whole product will automatically turn off after 12 hours, we still suggest you to manually switch off the entire product.

How to use DC output?

1. Long press the master switch for 2s, the screen is on, and the indicator lights around the master switch are on.
2. The battery indicator and digital battery indicator on the screen show the current remaining power. The screen displays the current output, current charging power, current discharge power and remaining time of a full discharge.
3. Short press the DC switch, the indicator lights around the switch will light up, and the DC indicator on the screen will light up.
4. Connect your electrical equipment to the DC port, the charging will start. Note: Please turned off your device before connected to this power station.

Attention

• The output voltage of the DC5.5mm port and female car charger is 12.5V-13.5V.
• The DC5.5mm port of this product is a DC5.52.1 port. If you need to use this port, please confirm whether the electrical equipment port is a DC5.52.1 port, or consult the equipment manufacturer for more information.
• The maximum output of two DC5.5mm ports is 5A; When the connected electrical equipment exceeds 5A (60W), there are the over-current or overload protection and the DC output will be turned off. The maximum output of the Cigarette Lighter Adapteris 10A, when the connected electrical equipment exceeds 10A (120W), there are the overcurrent or overload protection and the DC output will be turned off. Note that the maximum output of 2 DC5.5mm plus Cigarette Lighter Adapter is 120W. The overcurrent/overload protection will occuer when the input over 120W, and the DC output will be turned off. If you need to continue using it, please troubleshoot the problem or remove the electrical equipment, and then press the DC Switch again to regain the DC output. If you have any other probelm, please consult the device manufacturer for more information or advices.
• If the DC output is short-circuited or the load of the connected electrical devic exceeds the DC output power of this product, it will trigger the short-circuit protection or over-load protection and the DC output will be turned off. The DC icon and triangle warning symbol on the screen will flash simultaneously, and the fault indication will be turned off after 15 seconds. If you need to use it, please eliminate the short circuit or remove the electrical equipment, short press the DC switch to regain the DC output.
• When the DC5.5mm port and the Cigarette Lighter Adapter port are not in use, please turn them off in time to save energy. You can short press the DC switch to turn off the DC output, or long press the master switch to turn off the entire product. This product has an intelligent energy-saving mode，when the DC port has no output for 12 hours, it will automatically turn off, we still suggest you to manually switch off the entire product.

How to use the LED light

1. Long press the LED control switch for 2s, the LED flashlight will light up.
2. The battery indicator and digital battery indicator on the screen show the current remaining power. The screen displays the current output, current charging power, current discharge power and remaining time of a full discharge.
3. The LED light comes with three modes: High-Low-SOS. Long press the LED control switch for 2 seconds to turn on the High mode, then short press it to switch to the next mode, until Off.

Attention

• Please do not stare at the light directly so as not to hurt your eyes.
• You don’t need to turn on the master switch when use the lighting function, just need to press and hold the LED switch.
• When not using the LED lighting function, please turn it off in time to save energy.

Instructions for charging

• In order to save energy, if you don’t connect any device, the screen will dim after charged for 150 seconds. If you need to light up the screen, just need to short press the master switch.
• During the charging process, it may take some time to fully charge the remaining few percent of the battery. This is a protection for the internal battery to prevent overcharging.

Charged by AC Adapter

1. Plug the AC cable adaptor offered to your AC socket, the other end connect to the DC port of this product, the charging will start.
2. When the battery progress bar on the screen turns clockwise, it means that the machine is charging. The digital battery indicator on the screen show the current remaining power. The screen displays the current charging power(if there are no power, will no display), current discharge power (if there are no power, will display as 0W) and remaining time for the full charging.
3. When battery progress bar is full and does not rotate, and the digital battery indicator shows 100%, it means that the product is fully charged. Please remove the charging adaptor in time.

Attention

• Please use a special adapter to charge this product.
• Do not use the special adapter if it is damaged.
• During the charging process, the adapter will heat up, which is normal; the adapter will become very hot in a confined space, please do not use it for a long time. In addition, when the adapter becomes very hot, please do not touch it to avoid burns.
• You can use the AC adapter and PD adapter to get power at the same time. It can reduce the charging time of the product. This product can be charged from 2 PD chargers and a AC charger at the same time.
• The intelligent cooling fan will automatically turn on and run according to the charging power and the internal temperature of the product to prevent the internal heating.

Charged by Solar Panel

1. Place the solar panel toward the sunlight, then connect the power station to the solar panel with the DC5.5mm interface cable for charging.
2. When the battery progress bar on the screen turns clockwise, it means that the machine is charging. The digital battery indicator on the screen show the current remaining power.The screen displays the current charging power, current discharge power and remaining time for the full charging.
3. When battery progress bar is full and does not rotate, and the digital battery indicator shows 100%, it means that the product is fully charged. Please remove the charging adaptor in time.

Attention

• This product is equipped with the maximum power point tracking (MPPT) function, so the charging speed is faster when charged from the solar panel.
• The size of DC input port is a DC5.52.5. Please confirm whether your charging device comes with DC5.52.5 cable, or consult your device manufacturer for more information.
• The charging voltage range of the input port of this product is 12-30V. Please do not use solar panels beyond or below this voltage range to avoid damage or other unpredictable risks.
• Please do not expose this product to direct sunlight while charging to avoid damage.
• It takes about 8-9 hours (standard) to fully charged with a 80W solar panel connected. Please note that this is the standard charging time under ideal conditions.
• The intelligent cooling fan will automatically turn on and run according to the charging power and the internal temperature of the product to prevent the internal heating.
• When the sun is not strong enough, the charging power will decrease sharply and the charging time will be prolonged; please do not use solar panels to charge in cloudy or thunderstorms.

Charged by Car Charger

Please use this function when the car is started.

1. Plugging car charger we offered into a 12V/24V cigarette lighter(carport) of your car, and plug other end (DC5.5mm interface)to this product, the charging will start.
2. When the battery progress bar on the screen turns clockwise, it means that the machine is charging. The digital battery indicator on the screen show the current remaining power.The screen displays the current charging power, current discharge power and remaining time for the full charging.
3. When battery progress bar is full and does not rotate, and the digital battery indicator shows 100%, it means that the product is fully charged. Please remove the charging adaptor in time.

Attention

• Please use the special charging cable provided with this product.
• If the battery of car is low, the charger will detect that the voltage is too low and cannot be charged.
• This function is suitable for vehicles with 12V /24cigarette lighter sockets, but some vehicles cannot power this generator.
• The male car charger may become hot during the charging. This is a normal phenomenon, please do not touch it for a long time to avoid burns.
• The intelligent cooling fan will automatically turn on and run according to the charging power and the internal temperature of the product to prevent the internal heating.

Charged with USB PD Charger

This product can be charged from two PD 60W USB-C ports at the same time. Please use the charger with PD function.

1. Connect the PD charger to the USB-C (Type-C) port as shown in the figure to start charging.
2. When the battery progress bar on the screen turns clockwise, it means that the machine is charging. The digital battery indicator on the screen show the current remaining power.The screen displays the current charging power, current discharge power and remaining time for the full charging.
3. When battery progress bar is full and does not rotate, and the digital battery indicator shows 100%, it means that the product is fully charged. Please remove the charging adaptor in time.

Attention

• You can charge this power station by PD charger and the provided AC charger together, which can reduce the charging time.

• During the charging process, the PD charger may become hot. This is a normal phenomenon.
  Please do not touch it for a long time to avoid burns.

• The intelligent cooling fan will automatically turn on and run according to the charging power and the internal temperature of the product to prevent the internal heating.

Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions

1. Please do not put fingers, palms or any part of the body into the product.
2. Please do not using accessories or products from third-party power supply manufacturers, it may result in fire, electric shock, or personal injury risks.
3. Please keep the unit away from all metal objects (e.g. coins, hair-pins, keys, etc.) to avoid short-circuiting.
4. Please do not heat or throw this unit into fire, water or other liquids. Keep away from high temperatures and don’t expose the unit to direct sunlight for a long time.
5. Keep away from high humidity and dusty places.
6. Please do not disassemble or reassemble this unit.
7. Please do not drop or hit the product strongly.
8. Please place this product out of the reach of people with low physical, sensory and mental abilities (including children), unless supervised or directed by a person responsible for their safety.
9. Please do not cover the device with towels, clothing and other item while use.
10. Please disconnect the adapter in time after the full charging.
11. Please deal with scrap products in accordance with the local regulations, do not treat the built in battery as a household garbage, so as not to cause the pollution.

Tips

1. This product has built-in high-quality original LiFePO4, no memory effect, large capacity and durable. Although this product can be used at -15 ℃ or more than 55℃, we still recommended to use it at a temperature between 10°C and 30°C to obtain the best charge and discharge capacity
2. In order to avoid interference, please try to stay away from TV, radio and other equipment while charging.
3. Please disconnect the charging cable and turn off all the outputs before storing if you don’t use it for a long time.
4. In order to extend the service life, we suggest you to charge it within 3 months.

Use in cold weather

Due to the chemical characteristics of the LiFePO4, the capacity will be affected on cold weather (-10℃).If you live in a cold place and cannot use AC power of power grid, we recommend you to place this unit in a temperature- isolated place, and connect to a power source(such as the solar charger). The heat naturally generated during the charging process will help this product to be in the best capacity as possible.

Recycle

Please send used electronic products, batteries and packaging materials to a special collection place. It will help to promote material recycling.

Battery information

This device has a built-in non-removable rechargeable battery. Do not try to remove the battery to avoid damages. The battery can be charged and discharged over 2000 times, but the battery capacity will be gradually reduced. The battery capacity will continue to decrease after more than 2000 times use, until die.

Warranty:

Our company provides customers with warranty of 24 months from the date of purchase.

Contact

For any inquiries or comments concerning our products, please contact us at support@ibigblue.com , and we will get back to you with a response as soon as possible.

support@ibigblue.com

References

• BigBlue（ビッグブルー）公式サイト – BigBlue Japan – Bigblue.jp

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