Goal Zero Yeti 500X Lithium Portable Power Station + Boulder 50 Solar Panel Pack

Specifications

SKU 36110-32406

Brand Goal Zero

Warranty Period: 2 Years

Product Category Solar Bundles

Solar Panel Type Folding Solar Panels

Solar Panel Cell Type Monocrystalline

Watts (W) 50

Product Type Portable Power Station

Watt hours (Wh) 505

Amp hours (Ah) @ V 46.8 @ 10.8V

NOTE 110V US Version shown in pictures. 240V AU Plug will be shipped. (Power Station)

Popular Product Applications Power Pack, lithium power pack, power station, camping battery pack, portable charger, camping solar panels, portable solar panels

Battery Types Replaceable Li-ion NMC | 505Wh (10.8V, up to 46.8Ah) | 500 Lifecycles to 80% (Power Station)

Dimensions (LxWxH mm) 290mm x 150mm x 200mm (Power Station) 552 x 44 x 700 mm (Solar Panel)

Input 8mm Port, 13-22V, up to 10A (120W max) (Power Station)

Operating Range (temp) 0-40°C (Power Station)

Suitable For Camping | 4WD

Videos

EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF YETI X

Powering Your Trip With Caravan or Camping Solar Panels

Goal Zero: The Best Portable Power Packs for Camping?

The Best Camping Battery Packs

What Will My Camping Battery Run?

Goal Zero Boulder Solar Panels | Tech Video (Please note, US version may appear in video)

GOAL ZERO YETI 400 LITHIUM | Tech Video (Please note, US version may appear in video)

Goal Zero Yeti Powers: Charging Edition

Goal Zero Yeti Link | Car Charging

This is Goal Zero (Please note, US version may appear in video)

Goal Zero Yeti Powers: Camping Edition (Please note, US version may appear in video)

Goal Zero Yeti Powers: Home Edition (Please note, US version may appear in video)

How Solar Works (Please note, US version may appear in video)

Product Q&A

• Why is the light on the AC button blinking?

  A blinking light on the AC button indicates that at the current load, the AC inverter will be shutting off soon. Recharge your Goal Zero Yeti as soon as possible to continue powering your device. Once the AC inverter has shut off, the Yeti will attempt to reset itself three times. After three attempts, the AC inverter will remain off until you physically reset it by pushing the AC button or by recharging the battery a small amount.

• Why is the light on the port activation button red?

  A red light on the 12V, USB, and AC activation buttons indicate the port has been shut off to protect whatever you have plugged in. Recharge your Goal Zero Yeti as soon as possible to continue powering your devices.

• Can I connect a non-Goal Zero solar panel to my Goal Zero Yeti?

  All the Yetis come with a solar regulator built-in.

  Any solar panel may be connected to the input, as long as they do not exceed 22 Volts (which most 'camping/caravan' panels don't). You will probably need an adaptor cable to suit the Yeti. You cannot connect panels that have built-in regulators, as the regulator needs to 'see' the battery to function, which it won't if connected to a Yeti.

• The manual mentions cold weather conditions and insulating to keep the battery in good condition, but nothing on hot weather? Would the cells degrade if the lithium battery was out in direct sun especially during summer?

  Every battery including lithium, have a listed operating temperature range, in which they will perform at the highest efficiency. Goal Zero Lithium Power Station's have an operating temperature range of 0-40C. As long as you are camping within these temperatures, your Goal Zero Lithium Power Station will perform at it's highest efficiency & remain in good condition.

• How do I know if my device will work with the Goal Zero Yeti?

  First, you’ll need to determine the amount of power your device requires. This may require some research on your end, a good internet search or examining the user guide for your device should suffice.
  Second, you will need to check the capacity for the individual output ports. For example, the Goal Zero Yeti’s AC port is powered by an inverter that allows for 300W of power. This means if your device is pulling more than 300W for an extended period of time, the Goal Zero Yeti’s inverter will shut off. Another number to watch for is the surge rating of your device as compared to that of the port. The Goal Zero Yeti inverter has an advanced surge management system that will maximize its compatibility with various devices, but there will still be items that will surge at a higher rate, and for a longer time, than the Goal Zero Yeti can manage, in which case the port will turn itself off.

  Finally, once you know your device is compatible, you’ll want to determine how long you’ll be able to power your gear from the Goal Zero Yeti. Here’s a quick and dirty lesson in power.

  All Goal Zero power packs and solar generators have a number in their name, eg. Goal Zero Yeti 500X. These numbers refer to the Watt Hours (Wh), or the amount of energy that can be stored in each battery and how you’ll know if your gear is compatible with each Power Station. For example, a 200Wh Power Station should run a 100W light for 2 hours (200/100=2). If your gear falls within the 500Wh capacity of the Goal Zero Yeti, you’ll want to check the restrictions on each of the output
  ports.

• Can I chain a Boulder 50 with older Boulders?

  It depends on the panels. Yes, you can chain the Boulder 50 Solar Panel with other Boulders that have an 8mm input or input connector, like another Boulder 50 or the older Boulder 30, by inserting the 8mm blue-ringed connector of the Boulder 50 into the 8mm input of the other Boulder Solar Panel. When chaining Boulder Solar Panels in configurations over 150W, you’ll need to purchase a combiner cable from Goal Zero.

• How long will the Yeti 500X run my device?

  The Yeti 500X has a peak capacity of 505Wh, which refers to the amount of energy that can be stored in each battery. You’ll know if your gear is compatible with each recharger by checking the requirement of the device. For example, a 200Wh battery should run a 100W light for 2 hours (200/100=2). If your gear falls within the 505Wh capacity of the YETI 200X, you’ll want to check the restrictions on each of the output ports.
  Here are some common devices and their run times (number of recharges):

  • Smart Phone (12 Wh): 42
  • Tablet (30 Wh): 17
  • Laptop (50 Wh): 10
  • POV Camera (5 Wh): 101
  • DSLR Camera (18 Wh): 28
  • Head Lamp (5 Wh): 101
  • Hours of Runtime
  • GZ Light (4.5 Wh): 112
  • Light Bulb (11 Wh): 46
  • CPAP (65 Wh): 8
  • TV (42"" LED) (100 Wh): 5
  • Pellet Grill (60 Wh): 9
  • Portable Fridge (25 Wh): 20
• How do I know if my Goal Zero Yeti is charged?

  To check the charge level of your Goal Zero Yeti, refer to the LCD Battery Display. When lit up, you’ll see a battery outline with 5 segments, indicating the current charge level. It is OK to use your Goal Zero Yeti even when it’s not fully charged.

• Can I mount the Boulder Solar Panels to my roof?

  Yes you can mount the Boulder Solar Panels to your roof. Goal Zero have designed the new Boulders to work with traditional z brackets so they’re easier to install. Pairing a Boulder Solar Panel and Goal Zero Yeti Portable Power Station for a camper or van? Talk about a match made in heaven.

• Are the Boulder Solar Panels waterproof?

  Yes. The Boulders are designed to withstand the elements, so they’re great for permanent installations. What you’re recharging from the Boulders is what needs your help to stay dry, so keep those power packs and power stations covered up and protected from the dust, rain, and snow.

• What type of battery is in my Goal Zero Yeti?

  Your Goal Zero Yeti uses custom designed Lithium Ion. Here are some basic facts about Lithium Ion batteries:
  1. Lithium Ion batteries can store and release a lot of energy in a short period of time. The batteries in your Goal Zero Yeti are in a protective enclosure with a sophisticated battery management and protection system controlling its terminals to the outside world.
  2. It is critical that your battery does not get wet as moisture and water can get into the battery cells behind the protection circuitry and bypass that protection.

• What can I charge directly from the Boulder Solar Panels?

  All of Goal Zero's Boulder Solar Panels are designed to charge Sherpa Power Packs and Goal Zero Yeti Portable Power Stations. If you’re looking to recharge things like headlamps, phones, and other USB devices, check out the Goal Zero foldable Nomad Solar Panels.

• Can I take the Yeti 500X on a plane?

  No, the lithium battery is over 100Wh and not allowed on planes under FAA regulations.

• What is the power rating of the 240v socket?

  Please see below for the ratings of all sockets.

  • AC Plug 2x 220V 1.4A, 300W Continuous, 600W Surge Max
  • USB 5V up to 2.1A, 10.5W Max. Regulated
  • 6mm Port, 12V, up to 10A, 120W Max
  • 12V Cigarette Port, 12V up to 10A, 120W Max
• How long will it take to charge my Goal Zero Yeti from a Boulder Solar Panel?

  That depends on a few factors – how big the Yeti is, how big the Boulder is, how cloudy it is, how hot it is, just to name a few. Goal Zero have created a handy calculator that takes all of these factors into consideration. Also, great news, all the Yetis allow for something called “pass-through power”, this means you can be trickle charging your Yeti and using it to power your gear, all at the same time.

• What's the difference between Mono & Polycrystalline solar cells?

  There's actually not a whole lot of difference when it comes to Caravan, RV and Camping applications to be honest. They are different cell types and are more relevant for home grid tied roof top.

  You will read that poly are better in low light conditions and mono are more efficient. But for roof top caravan's the difference is negligible.

  The most important thing is to get a well-constructed roof top panel from a quality brand and get the right sizing for your application.

• Can I replace the battery in my Yeti 500X?

  Yes, the battery inside the Goal Zero Yeti 500X Lithium is designed to be easy to replace. Replaceable batteries will be available from GoalZero.com

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