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Bluetti AC200P & Dokio 160 watts x 2

Mimisah

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Hi there,

Today for the 1st time I plugged my bluetti to the 2 solar panels that I have: 2× 160watts portable from dokio ( please see the link below).

DOKIO 160 Watts 12 Volts Monocrystalline Foldable Solar Panel Kit with Solar Charger Controller for RV Camping Canavas https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WX6L3V6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_X06G83F8A5M2Y7VMXJAA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

There was no charge happening although it was really sunny.

I already returned to the merchant the single 300 watts dokio portable that I previously ordered and switched with 2 dokios portable 160 watts ...and it won't work. (Attached are the pictures of how I plugged them into the bluetti).

Anything wrong with way I plugged them?
Is it the right choice of solar panels?
Are they compatible with the bluetti?

If not, do you have any suggestions of a good panel ( I am looking for around 300 watts).

I was thinking of returning them but I might have plugged them the wrong way!

Thank you!!!

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Yes what the hell!!!

My 1st time dealing with panels...and no phone number to contact bluetti...

The dokios have SAE connectors as I have shown on the pictures and the cable bluetti provided does not work with the Dokios.

And yes I know the solar panel plug is on the left...but does not work with dokios....

Another smart response?
 

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Yes what the hell!!!

There is no manual and my 1st time dealing with panel...and no phone number to contact bluetti...

The dokios have SAE connectors as I have shown on the pictures and the cable bluetti provided does not work with the Dokios.

And yes I know the solar panel plug is on the left...but does not work with dokios....

Another smart response?
Yes there is a Online Manual that is findable by Google.

Solar Has to go into the correct input on the left side!!!

You can not plug solar panels into a clearly marked DC Output receptacle.

SAE adapters to the 2 MC4 connectors on the AC200 are available on Amazon, etc.
 
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Manuals available Online.
Hi there,

Today for the 1st time I plugged my bluetti to the 2 solar panels that I have: 2× 160watts portable from dokio ( please see the link below).

DOKIO 160 Watts 12 Volts Monocrystalline Foldable Solar Panel Kit with Solar Charger Controller for RV Camping Canavas https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WX6L3V6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_X06G83F8A5M2Y7VMXJAA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

There was no charge happening although it was really sunny.

I already returned to the merchant the single 300 watts dokio portable that I previously ordered and switched with 2 dokios portable 160 watts ...and it won't work. (Attached are the pictures of how I plugged them into the bluetti).

Anything wrong with way I plugged them?
Is it the right choice of solar panels?
Are they compatible with the bluetti?

If not, do you have any suggestions of a good panel ( I am looking for around 300 watts).

I was thinking of returning them but I might have plugged them the wrong way!

Thank you!!!

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Yes what the hell!!!

My 1st time dealing with panels...and no phone number to contact bluetti...

The dokios have SAE connectors as I have shown on the pictures and the cable bluetti provided does not work with the Dokios.

And yes I know the solar panel plug is on the left...but does not work with dokios....

Another smart response?
The adapter on the right plugs into the one on the left which plugs into the AC200 PV port.

The 2 black plugs on the top right are MC4 which go to the panels.
You need an adapter from whatever the yellow connectors are from the panels.
Also connect one panel to the other panel postive to negative.

You do not need the 2 adapters to the round 5.5mm that you have plugged into the AC200 output.
 
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Yes what the hell!!!

My 1st time dealing with panels...and no phone number to contact bluetti...

The dokios have SAE connectors as I have shown on the pictures and the cable bluetti provided does not work with the Dokios.

And yes I know the solar panel plug is on the left...but does not work with dokios....

Another smart response?
The tan connector before the 5.5? mm round plug is an XT60
I am not sure if that xt60 connects to an SAE.

This is SAE to MC4 which came with your AC200
 
The tan connector before the 5.5? mm round plug is an XT60
I am not sure if that xt60 connects to an SAE.

This is SAE to MC4 which came with your AC200
Hi,
I just received my adaptors. It only draws from one solar although both work. It should be double the voltage thanks to those double connectors.
It's drawing 22.4 at the moment.
This is what I ordered:

4PCS XT60 to XT90 Adapter Male... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QLRQQ9P?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

BDHI 2pcs XT60 Female Male Plug... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TQ3MFK2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Am I missing something?

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