Will the Anker SOLIX PS400 Bifacial work with the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus?
Yes, with a catch. On a 20°F (-7°C) morning the open-circuit voltage can reach about 63.1V, above 60V. Two panels: works, with a catch (2 panels in parallel on Low-PV (DC8020)), about 504 W.
Works, with a catch
It charges, but read the note. Best option: 1 panel on Low-PV (DC8020).
- On a 20°F (-7°C) morning the open-circuit voltage can reach about 63.1V, above 60V.
- There are two kinds of solar input: High-PV takes 135 to 450V (panels in series), Low-PV is two DC8020 ports.
- 57.6 V open circuit: above the 55-60 V limit of many smaller stations even as a single panel on a cold morning.
- Needs an MC4 to DC8020 adapter cable.
400 W, open-circuit 57.6 V, short-circuit 8.8 A, working 48 V / 8.3 A. Unconfirmed Panel details
Jackery Explorer 5000 PlusSolar input High-PV (MC4): 135 to 450 V; Low-PV (DC8020): 11 to 60 V; Low-PV (DC8020): 11 to 60 V. Manual Station details
Change the count or temperatureTwo panels: every way to wire them
| Wiring | Input | Volts at 20F | Amps | Watts | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 panels in parallel on Low-PV (DC8020) On a 20°F (-7°C) morning the open-circuit voltage can reach about 63.1V, above 60V. | Low-PV (DC8020) | 63.1 | 16.7 | 504 | Works, with a catch |
| 1 panel on High-PV (MC4) + 1 panel on Low-PV (DC8020) Open-circuit voltage 57.6V is below the 135V minimum for this input, so it will not start charging. | High-PV (MC4) + Low-PV (DC8020) | 63.1 | 8.3 | 0 | Don't connect |
| 2 panels in parallel on High-PV (MC4) Open-circuit voltage 57.6V is below the 135V minimum for this input, so it will not start charging. | High-PV (MC4) | 63.1 | 16.7 | 0 | Don't connect |
| 2 panels in series on High-PV (MC4) Open-circuit voltage 115.2V is below the 135V minimum for this input, so it will not start charging. | High-PV (MC4) | 126.1 | 8.3 | 0 | Don't connect |
| 2 panels in series on Low-PV (DC8020) Working voltage 96V is above the station's 60V limit. | Low-PV (DC8020) | 126.1 | 8.3 | 0 | Don't connect |
Quick answers
Will the Anker SOLIX PS400 Bifacial work with the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus?
Yes, with a catch. On a 20°F (-7°C) morning the open-circuit voltage can reach about 63.1V, above 60V. Two panels: works, with a catch (2 panels in parallel on Low-PV (DC8020)), about 504 W.
Can I connect two PS400 Bifacial panels to the Explorer 5000 Plus?
Yes, 2 panels in parallel on Low-PV (DC8020). That gives about 504 W, with one catch: On a 20°F (-7°C) morning the open-circuit voltage can reach about 63.1V, above 60V..
What cable do I need to connect the PS400 Bifacial to the Explorer 5000 Plus?
Needs an MC4 to DC8020 adapter cable.
Is it safe on a cold morning?
Panel voltage rises in the cold. One PS400 Bifacial goes from 57.6 V on its label to about 63.1 V at 20°F and 65 V at 0°F. The Explorer 5000 Plus accepts up to 60 V on the Low-PV (DC8020).
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Other panels that work with the Explorer 5000 Plus
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus: solar input 11 to 60 V on the Solar in 2 (Low-PV (DC8020)). Jackery rates this input by working voltage (Vmp), so that is the number we hold to the limit. We still warn when the cold-morning open-circuit voltage goes over it.
- Cold raises panel voltage: we add 0.30% per °C below 77F (25°C), a typical figure, since this panel does not publish its own. At 20F one panel's 57.6 V becomes 63.1 V.
- Current over the 10.5 A cap is safe: the station takes 10.5 A and you get fewer watts. We count only the capped watts.
- Max watts on this input: not confirmed yet.
- Cold-morning voltage uses 0.30% per °C, typical for crystalline panels. This panel's own value is not published.
- Expected watts are the best case in full sun. Real-world midday output is usually 60 to 80% of that.
- Some numbers for Anker SOLIX PS400 Bifacial come from a shop listing we have not confirmed in the manual yet.