User Manual for DJI Power 1000 and Power 500 Portable Power Station

Quick guide from the manual

The DJI Power 1000 and Power 500 are portable power stations designed for various power supply scenarios. Key operations include:

• Powering On/Off: Press and hold the power button for at least two seconds.
• Recharging: Use the recharge mode switch to toggle between Fast Recharge (higher power, faster) and Standard Recharge (lower noise, extends battery life) modes.
• AC Output: Connect devices to AC ports and press the AC button. Press once for automatic shutdown (if no load detected), or press and hold for continuous output.
• UPS Function: Automatically enabled when connected to AC power and an external device, providing power within 20ms during an outage.

Product Overview

The power stations feature multiple output ports including AC, USB-A, USB-C, and SDC/SDC Lite ports. The display screen provides real-time information on battery level, input/output power, and system warnings. The DJI Power 1000 has a capacity of 1024 Wh, while the DJI Power 500 has 512 Wh.

Powering On and Off

To power on or off the device, press and hold the power button for at least two seconds. When the device is powered on, pressing the power button once will turn the display screen on or off.

Charging External Devices

AC Output: Connect your device to an AC port. Press the AC button to enable output. Use the automatic shutdown mode for standard use or continuous output mode for devices like refrigerators.

USB Output: Connect devices to the USB-A or USB-C ports for power supply.

Fast Charging DJI Aircraft Batteries: Use the SDC or SDC Lite port with a compatible SDC fast charge cable (sold separately) to charge supported DJI Intelligent Flight Batteries.

Other SDC Output: Use compatible SDC cables to charge car-powered devices or provide 12V DC input for devices with an XT60 port.

Recharging the Power Station

AC Recharging: Connect to an AC outlet. Toggle the recharge mode switch to select between Fast Recharge and Standard Recharge modes.

Solar Recharging: Connect solar panels using the DJI Power Solar Panel Adapter Module (MPPT) or compatible cables. Ensure panels are not covered and are aligned with sunlight.

Car Recharging: Use the DJI Power Car Power Outlet to SDC Power Adapter to connect to a car power port. Ensure the car engine is started before recharging.

USB-C Recharging (DJI Power 500 only): Recharge using a USB Power Delivery charger via the USB-C port.

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

When connected to an AC outlet and an external device, the power station acts as a UPS. If a power outage occurs, it switches to battery power within 20ms. Note that this function is unavailable in some regions and does not support 0ms switching for sensitive medical or server equipment.

Firmware Update and Log Export

Firmware Update: Power off the device, press and hold the AC and power buttons simultaneously until LOAD appears. Connect to a computer via USB-C and use the DJI Assistant 2 (Power Series) software to update.

Log Export: Power on the device, toggle the recharge mode switch three times, then press the AC button. The USB-C icon will blink, indicating data export mode. Connect to a computer to save logs via DJI Assistant 2.

Maintenance and Storage

Store in a cool, dry environment between -10° and 45° C. Discharge to 60% for long-term storage. Charge and discharge once every four months to maintain battery performance. Do not store fully discharged.

Troubleshooting

If a system warning appears (e.g., temperature error or overload), refer to the display screen icons. Visit the official DJI support website for detailed troubleshooting steps if problems persist.