I’ve got an AC200PL which is set to Time Control UPS. When set to discharge mode I can see it powering the load (300watts). The app reports zero power draw from the grid, however, my power meter is reporting 140 watts on the AC plug. The power meter can’t read which direction that 140watts is going but the discharge rate of the power station is somewhat faster than I expected. I suspect that the 140 watts is back feeding into the AC point. Has anybody else seen this behaviour? The alternative is that it’s randomly drawing 140 watts for some reason?
Hi @folken, Rest assured, this is normal. The screen on the AC200PL only displays apparent power, which includes both active power and reactive power. Therefore, it may appear larger than the actual load power, but this doesn’t mean it consumes more energy.
However, if you feel the power usage is faster than expected, we recommend recalibrating. Regular monthly calibration can help keep the battery in optimal condition.
Please follow the steps below to recalibrate it:
Please discharge all the power (charge AC & DC appliances with the power station) until the SOC is 0%, turn off the machine, and leave it for 3 hours till it cools down.
Please charge it again, please do not load any device when charging it, and do not interrupt it while in charge.
You can click this link for reference.
Please let us know if it does help.
If not, please contact us for further service.
