BLUETTI Apex 300 Portable Power Station

Important Instructions

For optimal performance, update your unit to the latest firmware before first use.

See the appendix "Update Firmware via BLUETTI App" for guidance.

Read and understand this manual before use and keep it handy for future reference.

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Tips

1. Fully charge the unit before first use.
2. Do not use solar panels with open circuit voltage higher than 60V. Solar input voltage range for the unit is 12V-60V.
3. If the unit's SoC falls below 5%, please recharge the unit in time. If the SoC drops to 0, power off the unit and charge it for at least 30 minutes before restarting.
4. If not used for more than 3 months, charge the unit to 40%-60% SoC and store it with the power off. For optimum battery life, discharge and charge the unit every 3 months. It's recommended to charge via an AC source; if using solar energy, ensure an input of over 100W.

Legal Information

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What's in the Box

The following items are included:

• Apex 300 Portable Power Station (Image of the unit)
• AC Charging Cable (Image of a coiled cable, 5.91ft/180cm)
• Car Charging Cable (Image of a coiled cable with cigarette lighter plug and XT60 connector, 2.41ft/73.5cm)
• Grounding Screw (M5*10) (Image of a screw)
• User Manual & Warranty Card (Image of a booklet)

Get to Know Your Apex 300

Apex 300 Overview

An illustration shows the BLUETTI Apex 300 Portable Power Station from front and top views. The front panel features multiple AC outlets, USB ports, and an LCD display. The top panel shows handles and vents. The display shows '8888' for input/output power and '188%' for battery level. The model name 'Apex 300 3840W 2764.8Wh' is visible.

Key components are labeled:

• 1. Grounding Terminal: Used for grounding when powering certain appliances.
• 2. AC Input Outlet: For connecting AC power sources.
• 3. Circuit Breaker: Protects against overcurrent.
• 4. AC Output Voltage Selector: Switch for 120V or 240V output.
• 5. ECO Mode Button: Activates/deactivates ECO mode.
• 6. AC Power Button: Turns AC output on/off.
• 7. LCD Display: Shows device status and information.
• 8. Charging Mode Selector: Selects charging mode (Silent, Auto, Turbo).
• 9. Power Button: Turns the unit on/off.
• 10. Removable Dust Filter: Protects internal components.
• 11. Battery Expansion Port: For connecting expansion batteries.
• 12. DC Input: For DC power sources like solar panels or car chargers.
• 13. AC Outlet (NEMA 5-20R): Standard AC outlet.
• 14. AC Outlet (NEMA 14-50R): High-power AC outlet.
• 15. AC Outlet (NEMA TT-30R): RV-style AC outlet.
• 16. AC Input/Output Outlet (P050A): Versatile AC port.

Note: The Grounding Terminal is used for grounding when powering certain appliances. For assistance, consult the appendix "Grounding Guidelines (Minimum cross-sectional area: 8AWG)".

LCD Display

The LCD display shows various status indicators:

• 1. Power Lifting Mode
• 2. Turbo Charging
• 3. Silent Charging
• 4. AC Output Restore
• 5. ECO Mode
• 6. Child Lock
• 7. Charge/Discharge Limits
• 8. State of Charge (SoC): Battery level percentage.
• 9. Progress Bar: Indicates charging or discharging progress.
• 10. WiFi
• 11. Bluetooth
• 12. Fan: Flashes when the fan is malfunctioning.
• 13. AC Input Alarm
• 14. AC Input Power
• 15. AC Output
• 16. AC Output Alarm
• 17. AC Output Power
• 18. AC Output Frequency
• 19. AC Input: Shows charging via wall outlet or generator.
• 20. DC Input: Shows charging via solar panels, cars, or lead-acid batteries.
• 21. Parallel Connection
• 22. Expansion Batteries: Number of connected expansion batteries.
• 23. Charge Reminder: SoC below 5%.
• 24. AC Output Voltage
• 25. Remaining Time: Time left for charging or discharging.
• 26. High/Low Temp
• 27. Overload
• 28. Overcurrent
• 29. System Fault
• 30. DC Output Power
• 31. DC Output Alarm
• 32. DC Output
• 33. DC Input Power
• 34. DC Input Alarm

Notes:

• AC Output Restore: When the battery is depleted or reaches a low SoC value causing the unit to shut down, the AC output status will be saved and automatically restored once connected to grid power.
• Charge/Discharge Limits: Charging or discharging stops when the set limit is reached.
• Progress Bar: Indicates charging progress (fills up during charging or pass-through charging, depletes during discharging).
• Fan: Flashes when the fan is malfunctioning.
• DC/AC Output: Indicates active output.
• AC Input: Shows Apex 300 charges via wall outlet or generator.
• DC Input: Shows Apex 300 charges via solar panels, cars, or lead-acid batteries.
• Expansion Batteries: Displays the number of connected expansion batteries.
• Charge Reminder: SoC below 5%. Charge the unit in time.
• Remaining Time: Shows the time remaining for charging or discharging.

Use Your Apex 300

Power On/Off

The unit has several control buttons on the front panel:

• 1. Power Button: Press to turn the unit on; the lit button indicates standby. Long press for about 2 seconds to turn the unit off.
• 2. Charging Mode Selector: Allows selection between Silent, Auto (Standard), and Turbo charging modes.
• 3. AC Output On/Off: Press to turn AC output on or off.
• 4. ECO Mode On/Off: Press to turn ECO mode on or off.
• 5. AC Output Voltage Selector: Push up for 120V output or down for 240V output. This switch is unavailable in parallel mode, where the output is set to 240V by default.

Notes:

• To set the charging mode via the app, select "Auto" charging mode.
• When connected in parallel, set all units to "Auto" for the app to control the charging mode.
• When Apex 300 is on, press any button to activate the LCD display.
• Switching between 120V and 240V output voltage cuts off the AC output.

Charging Options

4.2.1 Wall Outlet

Connect the Apex 300 to a standard wall outlet using the standard AC charging cable (15A Max.). Charging stops once fully charged.

For quicker charging, enable Turbo Charging mode via the charging mode selector or the app. Connect the Apex 300 to a wall outlet through the P050A port with an optional NEMA TT-30P to P050A cable (30A Max.) or NEMA L14-50P to P050A cable (50A Max.). This allows the Apex 300 to reach 80% charge in about 45 minutes at an ambient temperature of 77°F (25°C).

Note: Do not plug the unit's AC charging cable into its own AC outlets, as this could damage the connected device.

4.2.2 Solar Panel

Connect your solar panel(s) to the Apex 300 with the solar charging cable (sold separately).

Note: Make sure your solar panel(s) meet the following requirements: Voc: 12V-60V, Current: 20A Max., Power: 1,200W Max.

A diagram shows solar panels connected to the Apex 300. The diagram also includes a table for DC Input Source settings:

* U: Solar input voltage; I: Input current

4.2.3 Lead-acid Battery

Connect the Apex 300 to a lead-acid battery using the optional lead-acid battery charging cable. Ensure the red cable is connected to the positive terminal (+) and the black cable to the negative terminal (-). The maximum charging current is 20A. Use a 24V lead-acid battery and set the input mode to PV.

A diagram shows the Apex 300 connected to a 24V lead-acid battery with red and black cables.

4.2.4 Car

Connect the Apex 300 to your car's 12V or 24V cigarette lighter port using the car charging cable. It charges at up to 96W with a 12V port and 192W with a 24V port, automatically stopping when fully charged.

A diagram illustrates connecting the Apex 300 to a car's cigarette lighter port. Another diagram shows the optional BLUETTI Charger 1 connection for faster charging.

Note: Make sure your car has power and the engine is running while charging to prevent over-discharging the car battery.

4.2.5 Generator

Connect the Apex 300 to a gasoline, propane, or diesel generator using the AC charging cable. Charging stops automatically when fully charged.

Notes:

• Make sure the generator delivers a pure sine wave output with matching voltage and frequency.
• Ensure the generator's output power exceeds the Apex 300's charging requirements.
• It's recommended to enable the Grid Self-Adaption mode when charging the Apex 300 with a generator.

4.2.6 EV Charging Station

Connect the Apex 300 to an EV charging station using the optional EV charging cable (sold separately).

Notes:

• Make sure the EV charging station delivers a pure sine wave output with matching voltage and frequency.
• Ensure the EV charging station's output power exceeds the Apex 300's charging requirements.
• It's recommended to enable the Charging Station in the app's Advanced Settings.

Power Your Devices

AC Output

The Apex 300 provides AC power through its outlets:

• 1,920W Max., 20A Max. (NEMA 5-20R)
• 3,600W Max., 30A Max. (NEMA TT-30R)
• 3,840W Max., 50A Max. (NEMA 14-50R)
• 3,840W Max., 50A Max. (P050A)

Note: When servicing the devices connected to the unit, remember to unplug them from the outlets. Even if the AC output is turned off, physically unplugging the devices is necessary for complete disconnection. The TT-30 outlet can only output 16A Max. when the AC output voltage is switched to 240V.

DC Output

The Apex 300 offers DC outputs:

• 100W Max. per port (USB-A ports)
• 5V/3A (USB-C ports)
• 12VDC/10A; 24VDC/5A (Car outlet)
• 12VDC/10A; 24VDC/5A (XT60 port)
• 12VDC/50A; 24VDC/25A (P050A port)

Note: A Hub D1 is required for certain DC outputs. For details, please refer to the Hub D1 DC Power Hub User Manual.

Configure Your Apex 300

Use the buttons on the unit or the BLUETTI app to switch frequencies, toggle WiFi and Bluetooth, and activate modes like Power Lifting, Turbo and Silent Charging, and ECO. For advanced settings and features - such as Grid Self-Adaption mode, UPS mode, adjusting maximum grid input current, and detailed ECO mode settings - use the BLUETTI app. Refer to the app manual for more details.

5.1 Settings Mode

Enter the Mode: Press and hold the AC power and ECO mode buttons simultaneously for about 2 seconds. The frequency icon flashes.

Exit the Mode: Press and hold both the AC power and ECO mode buttons again. If left idle for 1 minute, the Apex 300 automatically exits without saving any changes.

Adjust settings in Settings Mode:

• Turn off AC output before setting the frequency.
• Press the ECO mode button to navigate through the items, and press the AC power button to adjust.

A table shows Page Codes and their corresponding Settings:

5.2 AC Charging Mode

The Apex 300 offers three charging modes: Standards, Turbo, and Silent. By default, the unit charges in Standard mode.

Note: The data above is for reference only.

5.3 Power Lifting Mode

Power Lifting Mode is disabled by default. It allows Apex 300 to power up to 7,680W pure resistive loads like kettles, electric blankets, hairdryers, and similar heating devices.

Notes:

• This mode is only for pure resistive loads rated 3,840W-7,680W.
• In this mode, the actual operating power of the connected device will be lower than its rated power.

5.4 ECO Mode

AC-ECO and DC-ECO modes are enabled by default. The Apex 300 shuts off the AC or DC output after a period of low (default 4 hours with 10W for AC, 5W for DC) or no load.

Notes:

• AC-ECO Mode is not available when charging with AC power.
• Press the ECO mode button to turn on/off AC-ECO and DC-ECO modes together, and use the BLUETTI app to control them separately.
• Disable the ECO mode when connecting small devices under 60W or critical appliances such as lights and refrigerators.

View Device Information

View device information in Settings Mode, too.

• Go to the P01 frequency page and long press the ECO mode button to view the unit's SN.
• To navigate through the settings, press and hold the ECO mode button again for about 2 seconds.
• When on Fault History page, long press the AC power button for about 2 seconds, then release to clear the history.

A table shows Page Codes and their corresponding Information:

UPS Feature

Connect Apex 300 to the wall, and it directly draws power from the outlet to operate connected devices. It switches to battery power instantly (within 0 ms or 20ms with specific outlets) during an outage when connected to specific outlets. Set UPS modes in the app.

Diagrams illustrate Backup UPS with 0ms and Backup UPS with <20ms switchover times.

Note: When the output voltage switches to 240V, the 20A socket has a difference of 0ms and 20ms. When the output voltage switches to 120V, both are 20ms.

Advanced Features

Backup

Apex 300 charges using available solar and grid power, with a priority on solar.

Graphs illustrate input power from grid and backup output power over time.

Diagrams show the Apex 300 powering AC Loads.

Time of Use

Save costs by scheduling Apex 300 to charge during off-peak hours and power devices during peak hours.

A diagram shows the Apex 300 connected to AC Loads, with a graph illustrating Household Consumption and Electricity Price over a 24-hour period.

A table outlines the period, charge, and discharge strategies:

Self-consumption

Efficiently uses solar energy. Apex 300 initially charges from the grid to a set SoC and seamlessly switches to solar replenishment.

A graph shows Battery capacity from 100% to SoC, indicating "Remain capacity only from solar energy" and "Charging from utility grid".

A diagram shows the Apex 300 connected to AC Loads, with solar panels also connected.

Custom

Personalize charging/discharging schedule, set battery SoC limits, and control the schedule and grid input switches.

A diagram shows solar panels and the Apex 300 connected to AC Loads.

A table outlines the period, charge, and discharge strategies:

Attention: Not for devices like data servers or workstations that require high-performance UPS. BLUETTI assumes no liability for issues arising from violating this restriction.

Notes: For a seamless 0ms UPS switchover, set the voltage to 240V and connect to the grid via the 15A AC input. Then, plug essential loads into the two left AC outlets.

8. Grid Self-Adaption Mode

When charging with an unstable generator or grid power, or if consumption power exceeds charging power, enable this mode in the app. The Apex 300 automatically adjusts to handle power fluctuations, protecting the unit and connected devices from potential issues due to variations in power quality.

Diagrams illustrate unstable grid power, unstable generator power, and the Apex 300 handling charging and discharging.

Connect Expansion Battery

Use the battery expansion cables to connect to up to 6 B300K batteries for a maximum capacity of 19,353.6Wh.

Illustrations show configurations of Apex 300 with 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 B300K expansion batteries.

Notes:

• Power off all units before connecting.
• Power on the Apex 300, and the battery activates automatically. Stacking the units is recommended.
• When connecting two or more B300K batteries, it's recommended to securely mount the units to the wall using metal brackets and screws.
• The Apex 300 is compatible with both B300 and B300S battery packs, but mixing them is not recommended.
• Both ends of all battery cables must be locked for normal charging and discharging.
• The P090D cable needs to be purchased separately.