LCD DISPLAY
2. Battery Level is shown in 5 segments, approximating 20%-40%-60%-80% and
100% capacity. As you use your Elite 500, segments will disappear from the
display, indicating the remaining charge. When charging the battery segment
will blink and indicate the current charge status. The battery icon will be solid
once your Elite 500 is fully charged. Don't forget to re-charge the unit when the
remaining power is less than 10%, the battery icon will blink 10 times.
3. LCD Display shows the amount of power (Watts) your devices are using while
plugged into the unit. Icons for all working ports will be shown on the bottom of
the LCD screen. It will also show the hours of charging for the devices plugged
in. If all ports are working at the same time, the Power and Time will be a total
amount.
4. Fan icon will appear on the LCD Display for two reasons:
a. When the AC outlet is selected, the fan automatically turns on as it is
conducting a self-inspection of the unit. It will automatically stop after 2-3
seconds.
b. The fan will turn on automatically if the unit is overheating, and above the
optimal working temperature (refer to technical specifications), it will stop once
the unit cools down.
If you are working in conditions that create a short circuit, an alarm will sound.
Press an output button to re-activate the power station.
DIFFERENT CHARGING METHODS
Car Charger About 5
Wall Charger About
Hours (Based on
4.3 Hours (Based on
120W DC Adapter)
120W AC Adapter)
PD Charger (Cord Not Included)
About 8.6 Hours (Based on a
PD60W Charger )
NOTE: To charge your unit faster, plug in the AC adapter and PD charger at the
same time. The Elite 500 will be fully charged within 3 hours.
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Solar Panels (Sold Separately)
About 7 Hours (Depending on
Weather/sunlight, and based on
a 100W Solar Panel)
Generator (Sold Separately)
About 4.3 hours
USING SOUTHWIRE ELITE 500 SERIES POWER STATION
HOW TO CHARGE YOUR ELITE 500:
1. CHARGING WITH AC CHARGER
Using the AC Wall Charger cable (included in box. Assemble two parts together),
plug into a standard wall outlet first and then plug into DC Input on the unit. You
will know the unit is charging when the battery icon on the LCD display starts to
blink. The battery Icon has 5 segments and as the battery charges the segments
will slowly become solid, when the unit is fully charged the battery icon will be
solid. The battery percentage is also shown under the battery icon on the LCD
display it shows what percentage the battery is charged. After the unit is fully
charged, please unplug the AC wall charger from DC Input.
NOTE: The above also applies to charging the unit with an electric generator.
NOTE: The unit allows charging with the PD adapter and AC adapter at the same
time.
2. CHARGING WITH 12V CAR CHARGER
Using the car charger (included in the box), plug into a 12V socket (carport) in your
vehicle, then connect to the unit. You will know the unit is charging when the
battery icon on the LCD display starts to blink. The battery Icon has 5 segments
and as the battery charges the segments will slowly become solid, when the unit is
fully charged the battery icon will be solid. The battery percentage is also shown
under the battery icon on the LCD display it shows what percentage the battery is
charged.
NOTE: To avoid car battery power loss. Charging this unit through your 12V socket
is only recommended when your car engine is started.
3. CHARGING WITH PD CHARGER (CORD NOT INCLUDED)
This power station can support PD60W fast charging. Using the PD charger,
connect into the type-C port marked PD60W on the unit. You will know the unit is
charging when the battery icon on the LCD display starts to blink. The battery Icon
has 5 segments and as the battery charges the segments will slowly become solid,
when the unit is fully charged the battery icon will be solid. The battery percentage
is also shown under the battery icon on the LCD display it shows what percentage
the battery is charged.
NOTE: The unit allows charging with the PD adapter and AC adapter at the same
time.
4. CHARGING WITH SOLAR PANELS (SOLAR PANEL SOLD SEPARATELY)
Use the 4.0mm DC output plug to connect the solar panel to the unit. Ensure the
solar panel is placed in direct sunlight as much as possible. Plug the solar panel
into the input plug (DC 12-30V ) on the front of the power station to start charging.
You will know the unit is charging when the battery icon on the LCD display starts
to blink. The battery Icon has 5 segments and as the battery charges the segments
will slowly become solid, when the unit is fully charged the battery icon will be
solid. The battery percentage is also shown under the battery icon on the LCD
display it shows what percentage the battery is charged.
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