BLUETTI AC180 Portable Power Station

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Thank you for making BLUETTI a part of your family. From the very beginning, BLUETTI has strived 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 has a presence in over 70 countries and is trusted by millions of customers across the globe.

Contents

1. Safety Instructions
2. What's In The Box
3. Product Overview
   • Diagram
   • Specifications
4. Operation
   • Buttons
   • LCD Screen
   • Charging
   • Discharging
   • BLUETTI App
5. Appendix
   • FAQs
   • Troubleshooting
   • Abbreviations

1. 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 setup, 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 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 a dry powder fire extinguisher in case of fire.
• DO NOT attempt to modify or 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, 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, 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°C -45°C.

2. What's In The Box

Standard Packaging

Optional

3. Product Overview

3.1 Diagram

The BLUETTI AC180 is a portable power station with an 1800W pure sine wave inverter and a 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, the AC180 takes up to 1440W AC input and 500W DC input, allowing you to fully charge it in a few hours. It also supports BLUETTI app control. With Bluetooth connectivity, you can monitor everything that's happening inside and optimize your power usage to your preference.

[Diagram of AC180 front and side panels with numbered ports and features: 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]

3.2 Specifications

4. Operation

4.1 Buttons

[Diagram of AC180 front panel with numbered buttons and ports]

4.1.1. 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.

4.1.2. 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: The 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. 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. Under Setting mode, press the DC power button to turn it on/off. The ECO icon is displayed on the screen.

• 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).

4.2. LCD Screen

[Diagram of AC180 LCD screen with numbered indicators: 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]

4.3 Charging

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

4.3.1. AC Charging (Wall Outlet)

Simply plug the AC180 into the standard wall outlet and start charging.

[Diagram showing AC180 plugged into a wall outlet]

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 the BLUETTI app. BLUETTI's AC charging mode guide is as follows:

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

4.3.2. 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: Voc: 12V-60V, Input Current: 10A Max., Input Power: 500W Max.

[Diagram showing solar panels connected to AC180]

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

4.3.3. Car Charging

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

[Diagram showing AC180 connected to a car's cigarette lighter]

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

4.3.4. Generator Charging

Connect the AC180 to a generator via the AC charging cable.

[Diagram showing AC180 connected to a generator]

4.4 Discharging

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

4.4.1. AC Output

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

4.4.2. DC Output

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

4.4.3. 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-consumption 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.

4.5 BLUETTI App

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

[QR Code for App Store] [QR Code for Google Play]

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.

5. Appendix

5.1 FAQs

• Q1: How do I know whether my devices will work well with this product? A: 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.
• Q2: Can I use third-party solar panels to charge this product? A: 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.
• Q3: Can it charge and discharge at the same time? A: 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.
• Q4: What is ECO mode and can I turn it off? A: 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.
• Q5: Why is the charging power often too low? A: 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.
• Q6: Can I make the AC180 less noisy when charging? A: Yes. Select “Silent” for AC charging in the BLUETTI app. Please refer to 4.3.1 AC Charging for more details.

5.2 Troubleshooting

5.3 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

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