We’ve had our Bluetti for 3+ years and it has been FLAWLESS!!! Now, I’d like to connect our Starlink Standard (not Mini) to our Bluetti AC200MAX. Starlink has a DC-DC unit that steps up 12v to the required 57v. I’ve already got the DC fridge running on 12v 30amp output and a CPAP running on the 12v 10amp cigarette lighter output. Can I run the Starlink on the 12v 3 amp output using the DC-DC unit from Starlink? Do I need to use the cigarette lighter instead (12v 10amp)?
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What is the power of the Starlink? If you have already purchased it, just plug it in and give it a try; it should work under not overload conditions. If it doesn’t work, I recommend buying a fuse box to connect to the RV port of the AC200M, which will allow you to support multiple loads simultaneously.
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Which Starlink you have? Doesnt it have a AC plug?
I know the Starlink Mini draws about 100W and the big one nearly 3 times as much when i remember right.
I have a EP500Pro and using the Charger 1 on its 12V 30A outlet. Voltage is high and current is low on the output side, but on the Powerstation side, voltage is low and current very high.
Depending on the model, it could be really difficult to let it work.
greetings
Erik
Thank you Admin. I can buy a step up dc unit that brings my 12v up to 57v (which Starlink requires). Will it be “overload conditions” if the dc unit is 4.5 amps and the output on the bluetti is 3 amps from the DC5221? I’m thinking not, but just want to confirm. If that doesn’t work, I’ll research the fusebox idea - I didn’t realize that we could even do that! So… thank you
It does have an AC plug, but we’re off grid and want to reduce the load on the Bluetti. Starlink can go DC-DC to use 30-40% less watts. On AC we have observed that it draws about 70 watts when active. (It’s the standard one - not mini). I’m hoping Admin’s ideas work for us. Thanks for your feedback - every little bit helps.
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Sure, no problem. Good luck with you setup!
For the AC200MAX, you have a number of DC out. The following values are for the US version and they may vary elsewhere.
If using the Aviation plug, it’s 12v at 30A, so should be plenty, even if you step it up to 57v, you’ll get at least 6 amps.
There is also the Cig and DC5521 plugs that have 10A, but if stepped up to 57V, would only be about 2 amps at best.
If the Starlink pulls 57V at 4.5 amps, your only real option is the Aviation plug.
My suggestion is use the VAC power brick for Starlink and the inverter of the 200MAX. I have Starlink Mini, it will run from my AC70, AC180 or Elite 100 v2’s USB-C 100W outlet. Providing you use a 3-5M maximum cable length.
The reason for the higher voltage of the Larger Starlink antennas and even the Mini with the 15M (50’) cable is voltage drop over such a distance with the gauge cable provided.
I’ve just returned from a remote camping trip and noted the Mini draws an average of only 25W. It is therefore well suited to USB-C @ 5A and up to 20VDC. (My cable is the 5M variant).
Added to this, I had the mini flat on my Prado dashboard, powered by an AC70 USB-C PD and placed on the floor of the vehicle. Noted speed when driving was up to 165MB/S. That’s 3 times faster than my home fibre internet.