User Manual
Thank you for purchasing our portable solar suitcase, which offers the power generated from sun for your mobile electric gears and battery charging applications. Incorporating Solid State, Thin-Film, Solar Cells, this case provides an excellent choice for applications that require lightweight, flexible, durable, silent power.
This case can combine solar controller, inverter, or batteries together with solar panels, allowing for either 12V lead-acid batteries (Wet cell, Gel cell, AGM) /other Li-ion Battery, converts sun power into DC/AC power.
Solar panels belong to physical batteries which are recyclable, even after 5 years, its power still can achieve more than 80%, different from chemistry ones which have a limited life cycle due to the lamination of battery material itself. The flexible design allow you to simply place it on the ground or mount it to any rollable shelter/tent/roof of vehicles.
Image of the ALLPOWERS AP-SP-020 portable solar charger in its folded state, resembling a briefcase.
Certifications: FC, CE, RoHS, FCC, Battery symbols (lead-acid, lithium-ion, etc.), Recycling symbol ♻️.
General Safety Information
- Read all the instructions and cautions in the manual before the installation.
- There are no serviceable parts for the built-in controller. Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the controller.
- Make sure all connections going into and from the controller are secure each time.
- Do not step, stand or jump on the surface of the solar panel. Heavy or sharp objects may scratch the solar panel and cause small cracks, affecting the output or scratching the human body.
- If the solar panel is broken, please stop using it and contact the manufacturer's or the manufacturer's after-sales service. A professional will fix it rather than fix it yourself.
Disposal Guide
If circumstances permit, ensure that the product is disposed of in a designated recycling bin. Please follow local laws for more details.
Battery Safety
- Use only sealed lead-acid, flooded, gel or lithium batteries with solar panels.
- Explosive battery gases may be present while charging. Be careful when working with large lead acid batteries. Ensure enough ventilation to release the gases.
- Be careful when working with large lead acid batteries. Protection and have fresh water available in case of acid battery acid.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Open circuit voltage (Voc) | 22.3V |
| Short circuit current (Isc) | 4.1A |
| DC port maximum working voltage (Vmp) | 18V |
| DC port maximum operating current (Imp) | 4A |
| USB-A*2 output port | 5V/3A |
| USB-C output port | 5/9/12/15/20V 3A 60W(Max.) |
| Parallel port specification | DC55mm*21mm |
| Solar Panel Type | high efficiency monocrystalline silicon (23%) |
| Operating Temperature | -20-60°C/-4 to 140°F |
| Folded Size | 55×37×2 cm/21.7×14.6×0.8 inch |
| Unfolded Size | 88×55×1 cm/34.6×21.7×0.4 inch |
| Weight | 2.05±0.03kg/72.3±1.0 oz |
| STC Irradiance 1000W/m², T=25°C, AM=1.5 |
How to recharge your USB/DC-Powered devices
When using the solar suitcase to charge your DC/AC powered devices, pay attention to the following:
- Unfold this suitcase, expose the panel to where it can get the most possible sunlight.
- Angle the solar panel towards sunlight in vertical direction so that it can harvest the maximum possible sun energy.
- Use the provided cable to make proper cable connection between your gears and our solar suitcase, check your device to see whether it shows up a charging sign or not, otherwise, re-plug your device or replace cable.
- It'll automatically deliver its possible and suitable current to your devices and stop the charging once the battery is full, by the built-in advance system controller.
Diagram illustrating connection of USB-A and USB-C ports to various electronic devices.
Diagram showing the DC output port of the solar panel connected to a power station or battery.
How to chain multiple solar suitcases together
If you prefer, you can have no more than 4 suitcases chained together, the currents are additive when suitcases are connected directly in parallel.
Steps:
- Using the DC5525 (male) connector with the extension cable DC5521 AWG#18 to the 18V-DC input port (See picture).
- The other male connector (DC5521) goes to the parallel port on the other solar controller box.
- The remaining 18V DC output will deliver total output current for powering laptops, generators or other 18V DC-Powered devices (Note: Only for 18V ports, the output from the USB ports won't change.)
Diagram showing two ALLPOWERS solar suitcases connected in parallel to a power station, with a DC5521 extension cable and a DC5525 connector.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Can the kit charge two or more 12V batteries connected in parallel?
- A: Yes, it's capable to do that if the batteries have the same type and capacity level and are wired in parallel (Positive to Positive, Negative to Negative).
- Q: Is there any risk that the solar kit will over charge my battery?
- A: There is a PWM solar controller included, which protected against short circuit and overcurrent.
- Q: Can I extend the DC charging cable?
- A: Yes, it's possible – please choose the same size of cable (AWG#22) for extension. However, the longer the extension, the greater the line loss. Bigger gauge will be required for longer runs.
- Q: Do I need to clean the solar panels?
- A: Yes, it is recommended for better performance. Dust and dirt should first be swept off the panel surface using a soft brush. When the sweeping is complete, use a wet cloth to wipe the panel surface to remove remaining dirt and grime.
- Q: Can rain damage the solar kit?
- A: The waterproof coefficient of the solar panel is IP66, which is rainproof and can be immersed in water for a short time, but it is forbidden to immerse in water for a long time. Once it is short-circuited due to water immersion, please stop using it and contacting the seller.
Warranty Information
We have 18 months warranty on this product (from the date of its original purchase). If you have any concerns regarding to our products or services, please email us at support@allpowers.com or visit our official website: www.allpowers.com to submit a request, we will offer help within 1 business day.
