I just got an Elite100V2 to use as a UPS and travel companion. It’s great but there are two things that I miss that are part of other new Bluetti Devices. Is it possible they can be added?
I want more control over the charge speed. The silent and standard mode both seem to charge at 600 watts and the power usage is added on top of that so for example if I have 250 watts of AC inverter output I am pulling 850 watts from the grid. I know I can restrict charging times with the UPS profiles, but I want to restrict the actual charging watts.
What I really want is a Max Grid Input current option like I have on the Apex300 and AC300 so I can restrict it to 300 or 400 watts of charging or for silent mode to charge at a lower speed than standard.
I wish it had a standby mode like the Apex300 and Charger2. Eco mode puts it into full shutdown so it can’t be woken up remotely. Can standby mode be added?
I feel your pain, but the answer I got testing the E100 was this;
Silent is 600W, reduces fan noise and may lower output nearer full charge
Standard is also 600W but with the fan as required. So basically the same depending on ambient conditions.
Unfortunately the E100 is demand driven and hardware fixed, a software update will, in my opinion, not be available. The only way I see to limit charge from the grid is to use a grid power supply with a DC output lower than 600W or variable to suit. Then plug in to the solar charge port. I use this with the Charger 1 to set charge rate from either vehicle or a spare LFP battery as DC input is not pass through charging.
It is a shame that silent is somewhat the same. I feel a more distinct silent mode would have been better. Silent mode seems somewhat redundant as it is not reducing heat by charging slower only reducing the fans which is not desirable as heat reduces the lifespan of the batteries. Having a slower charging speed could have kept the fans quieter while still offering the temperature protection. I do understand the decision though and there is no perfect solution to the issue of noise.
The lack of standby function I am working around with a smart plug to wake the device.
I originally had AC70 and AC180s charged from a Victron 375W inverter in my 4x4 in 270W Silent mode. When I tested the E100, this was not an option as it draws 600W and trips the inverter.
My only solution was the Charger 1 for in vehicle charging via DC input which is adjustable within the 12 to 60V input at 10A. Including the E100, where I set C1 to 35V for approx 20A output charge = 270W
I try to charge all my power stations in Silent mode as the lower charge rate is kinder to the battery cells. I also keep all of them at 70-75% SOC when not used for longevity. When I am away caravaning, I charge the ones used up to 100% before leaving home, during the day when my 5kW rooftop solar is providing free energy. I have 2 x AC70s (1 of which is UPS at 100% SOC for the Fibre optic, WiFi and home security cams) 3 x AC180s, 1 x AC200P and the Elite 100. When the grid goes down, I can quickly top them up via solar, genny or 4x4 for house backup.
Hi @Sideeffect, thank you for choosing the Elite 100 V2. @Mandp’s analysis is correct. The charging power is 600W in both silent charging mode and standard charging mode. We control the noise level by adjusting the fan operation logic, not by limiting the charging power.
You can adjust the maximum charging power or maximum input current by setting the charging mode in the app.
As for the standby function, it is not available on this compact model. We have also forwarded your feedback to our R&D and app development teams.