SHININGINTL DIY Portable Power Station Solution Proposal


Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

2. System Architecture & Block Diagram

3. Core Components

    3.1 Bidirectional Inverter Board (2400W / 3600W)

    3.2 BMS Board (H120-B, 16S LiFePO4, 60A)

    3.3 Control Panel

    3.4 48V Battery Pack (Customer-Supplied)

4. Technical Specifications

5. Communication Protocol (RS485 / Modbus RTU)

6. DIY Assembly Guide

7. Ordering Information

8. Contact & Support

1. Executive Summary

SHININGINTL presents a complete DIY Portable Power Station solution that empowers customers to build their own high-performance portable power station. By purchasing SHININGINTL’s core electronic components and sourcing a standard 48V battery pack and enclosure separately, customers can create a customized portable power solution tailored to their specific needs.

The SHININGINTL DIY Kit includes three essential core components:

• Bidirectional Inverter Board (2400W / 3600W) – Provides AC output, AC charging, and MPPT solar charging in a single board

• BMS Board (H120-B) – 16S LiFePO4 Battery Management System with comprehensive protection and RS485 communication

• Control Panel – User interface with LCD display, USB fast charging ports, DC outputs, and system control buttons

Customers only need to add:

• 48V 16S LiFePO4 Battery Pack (readily available in the market)

• Custom Enclosure / Housing (of the customer’s choice)

• Wiring, connectors, and accessories

This modular approach offers maximum flexibility, cost efficiency, and customization options while ensuring professional-grade performance and safety through SHININGINTL’s rigorously tested core electronics.

2. System Architecture & Block Diagram

The following block diagram illustrates the system architecture of the DIY Portable Power Station. The system is built around four main functional blocks interconnected to deliver a complete power solution.

2.1 System Block Diagram

shiningintl DIY portable power station system architecture

Figure 1: System Block Diagram of SHININGINTL DIY Portable Power Station

3. Core Components

3.1 Bidirectional Inverter Board (2400W / 3600W)

The SHININGINTL Bidirectional Inverter Board is the heart of the portable power station. It integrates three key functions into a single, compact PCB:

• Pure Sine Wave AC Inverter (2400W or 3600W output)

• AC Battery Charger (charges battery from grid power)

• MPPT Solar Charge Controller (maximizes solar energy harvesting)

Key Features:

• True bidirectional power conversion – single board handles both AC to DC (charging) and DC to AC (inverting)

• Pure sine wave output suitable for sensitive electronics

• Built-in MPPT solar charger with 60V maximum PV open-circuit voltage

• High efficiency power conversion

• Overload, over-temperature, and short-circuit protection

• Designed for 48V battery systems (16S LiFePO4)

Inverter Board – Top View:

shiningintl 2400W bidirectional inverter board

Figure 2: Bidirectional Inverter Board – Top View

3.2 BMS Board (H120-B, 16S LiFePO4, 60A)

The H120-B Battery Management System (BMS) board provides comprehensive protection and monitoring for 16-series LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery packs. It employs a common-port design where charging and discharging share the same power path.

Key Features:

• Designed for 16S LiFePO4 battery configuration (48V nominal)

• 60A continuous charge / discharge current rating (common port)

• Software-programmable BMS with intelligent monitoring

• Individual cell voltage monitoring (16 channels)

• Cell balancing function

• Multi-point temperature sensing (cell temperature + PCB temperature)

• RS485 communication interface (Modbus RTU protocol)

• State of Charge (SOC) and State of Health (SOH) calculation

• Cycle count tracking

Protection Features:

• Cell over-voltage / under-voltage protection

• Pack over-voltage / under-voltage protection

• Charge over-temperature / low-temperature protection

• Discharge over-temperature / low-temperature protection

• Charge over-current protection

• Discharge over-current protection

• Short-circuit protection

• Reverse polarity protection

BMS Board:

shiningintl DIY power station BMS board

Figure 4: H120-B BMS Board (16S LiFePO4, 60A Common Port)

3.3 Control Panel

The Control Panel serves as the user interface for the portable power station. It features an LCD display for system status monitoring and provides multiple output ports for various devices. The panel communicates with the inverter board and BMS via RS485 to display real-time system information.

Key Features:

• LCD display showing comprehensive system status

• 2x USB-A QC3.0 fast charging ports (18W max each)

• 1x USB-C PD 3.0 port (100W max, supports PPS, PD3.0, PD2.0, QC4+)

• 1x Cigarette lighter socket (DC 12V – 10A)

• 2x 5521 DC output jacks (12V – 10A, shared with cigarette lighter circuit)

• 1x LED light board output

• 4 control buttons (Light, USB/BMS, DC Output, AC Output)

• Solar charging interface (connects to inverter MPPT input)

• 48V battery input (16S, connects to BMS)

• RS485 communication with BMS and inverter

Display Information:

Display ItemData SourceDescription
Input PowerInverter & DC BoardReal-time charging power from solar or AC
Output PowerInverter & DC BoardReal-time output power consumption
Battery CapacityBMSState of Charge (SOC) percentage indicator
AC Output IndicatorInverter BoardAC output on/off status
USB-A IndicatorDC BoardUSB Type-A output status
USB-C IndicatorDC BoardUSB Type-C output status
DC 12V IndicatorDC BoardCigarette lighter / 5521 output status
Fault AlarmBMS & InverterBattery or inverter fault indication
High Temp AlarmInverter & BMSHigh temperature warning
Low Temp AlarmInverter & BMSLow temperature warning
Fan IndicatorInverter BoardCooling fan status
PV Input IndicatorInverter BoardSolar panel input status
Charging IndicatorInverter BoardBattery charging status
Fault CodeInverter & BMSError code display in power area

Table 1: Control Panel Display Items

Control Panel Board:

controller panel for DIY power station solution

Figure 5: Control Panel / Main Control Board

3.4 48V Battery Pack (Customer-Supplied)

The 48V battery pack is the energy storage component of the system. Customers source this independently, providing flexibility in capacity, brand, and budget. SHININGINTL recommends the following specifications to ensure compatibility and optimal performance:

Recommended Battery Specifications:

• Chemistry: LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate)

• Configuration: 16 cells in series (16S)

• Nominal Voltage: 48V DC (51.2V nominal for 16S LiFePO4)

• Voltage Range: 40V to 58.4V DC

• Recommended Capacity: 50Ah to 100Ah (approximately 2.5kWh to 5kWh)

• Must be compatible with external BMS (H120-B) for protection and monitoring

• Cell balancing wires must be accessible for BMS connection

The battery pack connects to the H120-B BMS board which provides all protection and monitoring functions. The BMS then interfaces with the bidirectional inverter board for charging and discharging control.

4. Technical Specifications

4.1 System Overview

ParameterSpecification
System TopologyBidirectional Inverter + External BMS + Control Panel + 48V Battery
AC Output Power2400W or 3600W (model dependent)
AC Output WaveformPure Sine Wave
Battery Type16S LiFePO4 (48V nominal, customer-supplied)
Solar InputMPPT, 60V max PV open-circuit voltage, 500W rated
CommunicationRS485 / Modbus RTU
CoolingForced air cooling (temperature-controlled fan)
User InterfaceLCD display + 4-button control panel

Table 2: System Overview Specifications

4.2 Bidirectional Inverter Board – MPPT Solar Charging

ParameterSpecification
Maximum PV Open-Circuit Voltage60V (Max 500W)
PV Working Voltage Range9.5 – 60V DC
MPPT Voltage Range9.5 – 60V DC
Battery Voltage Range40 – 60V DC
Maximum Charging Power800W
PV Charging Current Range0 – 20A
Reverse Polarity ProtectionYes

Table 3: MPPT Solar Charging Specifications

4.3 Control Panel – USB-A QC3.0 Ports (2x)

ParameterSpecification
Port TypeUSB Type-A
Quantity2 ports
Supported ProtocolsQC3.0, QC2.0, FCP, AFC, BC1.2, Apple 2.4A
5V Output3.0A (15W)
9V Output2.0A (18W)
12V Output1.5A (18W max)
Output Rippleless than 150mVp-p
Over-Current ProtectionYes, auto-recovery via button
Short-Circuit ProtectionYes, auto-recovery via button
Anti-Backfeed ProtectionYes

Table 4: USB-A QC3.0 Port Specifications

4.4 Control Panel – USB-C PD Port

ParameterSpecification
Port TypeUSB Type-C
Quantity1 port
Supported ProtocolsPD 3.0, PPS, PD 2.0, QC4+, AFC, FCP, SCP
Maximum Power100W (20V / 5A)
5V Output3.0A
9V Output3.0A
12V Output3.0A
15V Output3.0A
20V Output5.0A (100W max)
Output Rippleless than 150mVp-p (5-15V), less than 200mVp-p (20V)
Plug-and-PlayYes (supports PD protocol devices)
Short-Circuit ProtectionAuto-recovery

Table 5: USB-C PD Port Specifications

4.5 Control Panel – DC 12V Output (Cigarette Lighter / 5521)

ParameterSpecification
Output TypeCigarette Lighter Socket + 2x 5521 DC Jacks
Output Voltage12V DC
Maximum Current10A (shared across all DC outputs)
Short-Circuit ProtectionAuto-recovery

Table 6: DC 12V Output Specifications

4.6 BMS Board (H120-B)

ParameterSpecification
ModelH120-B
Battery ChemistryLiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
Series Configuration16S (16 cells in series)
Nominal Voltage48V / 51.2V
Continuous Current60A (common port – charge and discharge)
CommunicationRS485 (Modbus RTU)
Cell Monitoring16 individual cell voltage channels
Temperature SensingCell temperature + PCB temperature (multiple NTC probes)
SOC / SOH CalculationYes
Cell BalancingYes (configurable)
Cycle CounterYes
Protection FeaturesOver/under voltage, over current, short circuit, over/low temp, reverse polarity
Baud Rate9600 bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

Table 7: H120-B BMS Specifications

5. Communication Protocol (RS485 / Modbus RTU)

The system uses RS485 physical layer with Modbus RTU protocol for communication between the BMS board and the control panel / inverter. This allows real-time monitoring of battery status, system parameters, and fault conditions.

5.1 Physical Layer Parameters

ParameterValue
InterfaceRS485
Baud Rate9600 bps
Data Bits8
Stop Bits1
ParityNone
Device ID1 (default)

Table 8: RS485 Communication Parameters

5.2 Frame Format

Request Frame:  [ID: 1Byte] [CMD: 1Byte] [SAD: 2Bytes] [DLEN: 2Bytes] [CRC: 2Bytes]

Response Frame: [ID: 1Byte] [CMD: 1Byte] [DLEN: 2Bytes] [DATA: nBytes] [CRC: 2Bytes]

The CRC is a 16-bit Modbus CRC calculated over all preceding bytes (ID through DLEN/DATA). MSB-first byte ordering for data fields; CRC is transmitted LSB-first.

5.3 Key Data Registers

AddressData NameUnitTypeDescription
0x01Total Voltage10mVUINT16Battery pack total voltage
0x02Current10mAINT16Charge/discharge current
0x03-0x04Remaining Capacity10mAhUINT32Remaining battery capacity
0x05-0x06Full Charge Capacity10mAhUINT32Full charge capacity
0x07State of Charge (SOC)%UINT16Battery SOC percentage
0x08Cycle CountUINT16Charge/discharge cycle count
0x09Cell CountUINT16Number of series cells
0x0AState of Health (SOH)%UINT16Battery health
0x0BProtection FlagsUINT16Active protection status (see Table 10)
0x0CMOSFET StatusUINT16Charge/discharge MOSFET state
0x0DProduction DateUINT16BMS manufacturing date code
0x0EFirmware VersionUINT16BMS firmware version
0x0FBalance FlagsUINT16Cell balancing enable status (16 bits)
0x10BMS Allowed Charge CurrentmAINT16Current charge current limit

Table 9: Key Modbus Registers for System Monitoring

5.4 Protection Flags Register (0x0B) Bit Definitions

BitProtectionDescription
Bit 0Cell Over-VoltageIndividual cell voltage exceeds upper limit
Bit 1Cell Under-VoltageIndividual cell voltage below lower limit
Bit 2Pack Over-VoltageTotal pack voltage exceeds upper limit
Bit 3Pack Under-VoltageTotal pack voltage below lower limit
Bit 4Charge Over-TempCharging temperature too high
Bit 5Charge Low-TempCharging temperature too low
Bit 6Discharge Over-TempDischarging temperature too high
Bit 7Discharge Low-TempDischarging temperature too low
Bit 8Charge Over-CurrentCharging current exceeds limit
Bit 9Discharge Over-CurrentDischarging current exceeds limit
Bit 10Short CircuitOutput short circuit detected
Bit 11IC ErrorFront-end monitoring IC error
Bit 12Software LockMOSFETs locked by software

Table 10: Protection Flags Bit Definitions

6. DIY Assembly Guide

This section provides a high-level guide for assembling the DIY Portable Power Station. Customers with basic electronics knowledge should be able to complete the assembly following these steps.

6.1 Prerequisites

Required SHININGINTL Components:

• SHININGINTL Bidirectional Inverter Board (2400W or 3600W model)

• SHININGINTL H120-B BMS Board

• SHININGINTL Control Panel

Customer-Supplied Items:

• 48V 16S LiFePO4 Battery Pack

• Custom enclosure (with adequate ventilation)

• DC-rated wiring (appropriate gauge for 60A+ current)

• AC input connector and circuit breaker

• AC output sockets (compatible with local electrical standard)

• Solar panel input connector (MC4 or equivalent)

• Basic tools: screwdrivers, wire strippers, crimping tools, multimeter

6.2 Assembly Steps

Step 1: Prepare the Enclosure

• Plan component layout with adequate airflow for cooling

• Drill / cut openings for control panel, AC outlets, input connectors, and ventilation fans

• Mount component standoffs and brackets

Step 2: Install the Battery Pack

• Secure the 48V battery pack in the enclosure

• Connect battery main power cables (positive and negative) to the BMS board

• Connect cell balance wires (B1 through B16) from each cell to the BMS balance connector

• Connect temperature sensors (NTC probes) to battery cells

Step 3: Install the BMS Board

• Mount the H120-B BMS board securely

• Connect RS485 communication cable from BMS to control panel

• Connect BMS power output to the inverter board DC input

• Double-check all connections with a multimeter before proceeding

Step 4: Install the Bidirectional Inverter Board

• Mount the inverter board with adequate clearance for cooling

• Connect DC input from BMS/battery to the inverter board

• Wire AC output to the output sockets / circuit breaker

• Wire AC charging input from grid input connector

• Connect solar panel input to MPPT terminals

• Connect cooling fan to the fan output connector

Step 5: Install the Control Panel

• Mount the control panel to the enclosure front face

• Connect RS485 communication cable from BMS

• Connect all output port wiring (USB, DC, LED light)

• Connect button / switch wiring

Step 6: Final Connections and Testing

• Connect system ground / earth wiring

• Install fuses / circuit breakers as appropriate

• Perform continuity and isolation checks on all connections

• Power on system and verify operation via LCD display

• Test all output ports with appropriate loads

• Test charging from AC grid and solar panel (if available)

6.3 Important Safety Notes

• ALWAYS disconnect battery power before working on the system

• Ensure proper ventilation – the inverter generates significant heat during operation

• Use properly rated fuses / circuit breakers on all power paths

• Follow local electrical codes and safety regulations

• Do not exceed the rated power output of the inverter (2400W / 3600W)

• Use only LiFePO4 chemistry batteries rated for 16S configuration

• SHININGINTL is not responsible for damage caused by improper assembly or use of non-approved components

• Keep the system dry and away from flammable materials during operation

7. Ordering Information

SHININGINTL provides the following core components for the DIY Portable Power Station:

ItemModel / Part NumberDescriptionQty Required
Bidirectional InverterSHININGINTL-BI-2400W2400W Bidirectional Inverter with MPPT Solar Charger1
Bidirectional InverterSHININGINTL-BI-3600W3600W Bidirectional Inverter with MPPT Solar Charger1
BMS BoardH120-B16S LiFePO4 BMS, 60A Common Port, RS4851
Control PanelSHININGINTL-CP-V1LCD Display Control Panel with USB/DC Output Ports1
RS485 Cable SetSHININGINTL-RS485-CBLPre-wired RS485 communication cable set1 set
Cooling Fan (Optional)SHININGINTL-FAN-120120mm Temperature-Controlled Cooling Fan1-2

Table 11: Ordering Information – SHININGINTL Core Components

Customer to Source Separately:

• 48V 16S LiFePO4 Battery Pack (recommended capacity: 50Ah to 100Ah, approx. 2.5kWh to 5kWh)

• Custom enclosure / housing with ventilation

• AC input connector and circuit breaker

• AC output sockets (compatible with local standard)

• Solar panel input connectors (MC4 recommended)

• DC power wiring and connectors

• Mounting hardware (standoffs, screws, brackets)

For pricing, minimum order quantities, and lead times, please contact the SHININGINTL sales team.

8. Contact & Support

SHININGINTL is committed to providing excellent technical support and customer service for your DIY Portable Power Station project.

Technical Support:

• Pre-sales consultation for component selection

• Assembly guidance and wiring diagrams

• Troubleshooting assistance

• Firmware updates and documentation

Documentation Provided with Purchase:

• Bidirectional Inverter Board Datasheet and Specification

• H120-B BMS Datasheet and Specification

• Control Panel Datasheet and Specification

• RS485 Modbus RTU Communication Protocol Document

• Wiring Connection Diagram

For inquiries, please contact SHININGINTL:

SHININGINTL

Professional Power Electronics Solutions

Website: www.shiningintl.com

Email: business@shiningintl.com

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