Vtoman Portable Power Stations: Connect Any Solar Panel

Can I Connect Any Solar Panel To A VTOMAN Power station?

VTOMAN is a relatively new but popular company that makes both power stations and solar panels.

In this article, I am going to tell you everything you need to know about connecting solar panels to the Vtoman solar generators. Their power stations do not include panels unless you buy a bundle.

If the information in this article is too technical for you, scroll down to “I Don’t Understand! Can You Just Recommend A Solar Panel?” to find a basic recommendation for every model.

If you have any questions, please leave a comment and I will help you as soon as possible.

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Vtoman Power Stations: Models and Specifications

In the table below, I have listed every power station currently being made by Vtoman. If yours is missing, let me know by leaving a comment.

For a solar panel to be compatible with a power station, it must have a compatible voltage. That means the working voltage of the panel must be within the input limits of the power station. You can learn how to find the input limits of your power station here, or see the table below.

The solar panel voltage is a bit easier to find, and you can learn how to do it here.

Power Station Model	Input Port & Limits
Jump 600 (640Wh)	DC5521: 12-30V (65W max)
Jump 600X (299Wh)	DC5521: 12-30V (100W max)
FlashSpeed 1000 (828Wh)	Anderson: 10-50V (300W max)
FlashSpeed 1500 (1548Wh)	Anderson: 30-60V (400W max)
Jump 1000 (1408Wh)	DC5521 x2: 12-30V (200W max)
Jump 1500X (828Wh)	DC5521 x2: 12-30V (200W max)
Jump 1800 (1548Wh)	DC5521 x2: 12-60V (400W max)
Jump 2200	DC5521 x2: 12-30V (200W max)

The voltage limit should never be exceeded. If you already have a panel with a voltage too high for the specific model, you can use a DC buck converter like this (click to view on Amazon). It’s an adjustable power supply module that lets you reduce the voltage from 10-65V to 0-60V, and up to 12A. It requires some tinkering, and I don’t have any experience with them, so if this is something you would like to do I am going to have to refer you to the product manual.

However, the max input wattage can be exceeded with most power stations. The charge controller will not send more than the amperage limit to the battery, but it’s able to regulate it. Note that you should always check with the manufacturer of your power station whether it is ok or not. You must usually exceed the amperage limit to reach the max input wattage. You can read more about that in this article.

Solar Panels – What You Need To Know

Now that we know the input limits of the Vtoman power stations, it’s time to select a solar panel.

There are a couple of things you need to know before doing so, and these are true for all of the different models above.

Most power stations, and all Vtoman models, have built-in solar charge controllers, which is why they are often referred to as solar generators. The charge controller regulates the electricity produced by the panel and charges the battery at a safe speed. Because of this, you should not connect a panel that has an external charge controller. You want to make a direct connection between the panel and the input, with nothing in between except for maybe extension cables. If you already have a panel with a charge controller, see if it’s possible to bypass it.
To make the connection between the two, you must either choose a panel that comes with a connector that is compatible with your specific model, or use an adapter. See what’s included with the panel you want to buy.
To connect a panel with MC4 connectors to the Jump 600/600X, Jump 1000, Jump 1500X, Jump 1800 or Jump 2200, you need this adapter (click to view on Amazon). This includes a DC5521 connector.
To connect a panel with MC4 connectors to the FlashSpeed 1000 and 1500, you need an adapter like this (click to view on Amazon). You might have to rearrange the Anderson connectors, but that is easy to do.
If you have or plan to buy a panel that doesn’t use MC4 connectors, you’re going to need a different adapter. Please leave a comment and let me know what connector the panel has, and I will help you find the correct adapter.
I’ve mentioned it earlier, but the most important thing is that you find a panel with a compatible working voltage. Read this article to learn what to look for.

Solar Panel Recommendations

There are a lot of different type of panels, and I have written an article that talks about the pros and cons of each that you can read here.

Below I have listed panels from popular and reliable brands, but these are obviously not the only options you have to choose from.

Vtoman’s Own Panels

VS110 – A 110W panel with a 19V Vmp. Uses MC4 connectors, but includes an MC4 to DC5521, Anderson and XT60 adapter. Compatible with all models except the FlashSpeed 1500.
VS220 Pro – A 220W panel with a 48V Voc. Uses MC4 connectors, but includes an MC4 to DC5521, Anderson and XT60 adapter. Only compatible with FlashSpeed 1000, FlashSpeed 1500, and Jump 1800 due to the high voltage.
VS400 – A 400W panel with a 40 Vmp. Uses MC4 connectors, but includes an MC4 to DC5521, Anderson and XT60 adapter. Only compatible with FlashSpeed 1000, FlashSpeed 1500, and Jump 1800 due to the high voltage.

Rigid Panels

Renogy 50W – MC4 connectors, 18.6V Vmp.
Newpowa 70W – MC4 connectors, 20.41V Vmp.
Renogy 100W – MC4 connectors, 20.4V Vmp.
Megsun 160W – MC4 connectors, 18.2V Vmp.
Renogy 200W – MC4 connectors, 19.2V Vmp.

Flexible Panels

Xinpuguang 50W – MC4 connectors, 19.8V Vmp.
Renogy 100W – MC4 connectors, 20.7V Vmp.
Eco-Worthy 130W – MC4 connectors, 20.05V Vmp.
BougeRV 200W – MC4 connectors, 17.1V Vmp.

Portable Panels

Renogy 100W – MC4 connectors, 18V Vmp.
Renogy 200W – MC4 connectors, 20.4V Vmp. Bypass the charge controller before connecting it to your Vtoman power station.
Renogy 220W Lightweight – MC4 connectors, 20V Vmp.
Renogy 400W Lightweight – MC4 connectors, 40V Vmp. Only compatible with the FlashSpeed 1000 and 1500 due to the high voltage.

Portable Flexible Panels

Togo Power 60W – Includes several connectors compatible with different power stations, including DC5521 and Anderson. 18V Vmp.
Sunsul 100W – Includes several connectors compatible with different power stations, including DC5521 and Anderson. 20.7V Vmp.
EcoFlow 110W – MC4 connectors, 18.4V Vmp.
Elecaenta 120W – Read my review of this product here. Includes several connectors compatible with different power stations, including DC5521 and Anderson. 18V Vmp.
Dokio 160W – Includes several connectors compatible with different power stations, including DC5521 (no Anderson). Don’t use the included charge controller with Vtoman inputs, but you can use it to charge external 12V batteries like an RV or car battery.
Renogy 200W – MC4 + USB A and C connectors. 20.16V Vmp.

I Don’t Understand! Can You Just Recommend A Solar Panel?

Absolutely, here are my panel recommendations and adapters required (if any). You can ignore the rest of the article and just buy the panel I recommend here.

Jump 600 & 600X: Allpowers 100W – Includes DC5521 connector.
FlashSpeed 1000: Elecaenta 120W – A 120W panel that includes DC5521 and Anderson.
FlashSpeed 1500: Because it requires a voltage between 30-60, we must go with a 24V panel unless we connect two 12V panels in series. I recommend the Allpowers 200W.
Jump 1000, 1500X and 2200: Elecaenta 120W – Includes DC5521, 8mm, and XT60. You can connect two of these to the two inputs.
Jump 1800: Allpowers 200W – A 200W panel with a working voltage of 36.6V. Includes a DC5521 connector. You can connect two of these in parallel with an MC4 Y branch like this by BougeRV, or connect one to each input port.

Connect Two Or More Panels Together

To increase the charging speed, you can combine two or more panels. If this is something you would like to do, I suggest reading this article that go through the different ways to how that is done.

Extension Cables (Optional)

Here are my recommendations when it comes to extension cables.

MC4 – Geosiry 12 AWG Solar Panel Extension Cables
DC5521 – iGreely DC5521 Extension cable 14 AWG (up to 15A)
Anderson – Elfculb Anderson Extension Cable

Here is a list of articles that answer frequently asked questions related to this. If you have a question that hasn’t been answered, please leave a comment and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Please leave a comment if you have any questions. Share information about your specific setup, models and/or plans, so I can help you as much as possible.