Description
The EcoFlow MC4 to XT60i Solar Cable 3.5 m is the 3.5 m branded EcoFlow Solar to XT60i cable for connecting a solar panel with MC4 connectors to a power station. It is a metre longer than the basic 2.5 m version, so the panel can stand further from the station without an extension. If you want to buy EcoFlow MC4 to XT60i Solar Cable 3.5 m, here is what to look out for.
Why a longer cable
The panel has to be in the sun, while the station is better off in the shade: in the sun its case heats up and the station may reduce its charging power. The extra metre helps you put the panel at the edge of a balcony, on a car roof or in an open spot near a tent, while the station stays in the shade.
Compatibility
The panel side has a pair of MC4 connectors, the station side an XT60i. The XT60i connector is also compatible with the older XT60 input. EcoFlow calls the cable compatible with DELTA and RIVER series stations. In our catalogue an XT60 or XT60i input is found on:
- RIVER 2, RIVER 2 Pro, RIVER 2 Max, RIVER 3 Plus, RIVER 3 Plus Wireless;
- TRAIL 300 DC and TRAIL Plus 300 DC;
- DELTA 2, DELTA 2 Max, DELTA 3, DELTA 3 Plus, DELTA 3 1500, DELTA 3 Max;
- DELTA Pro.
Panels with MC4 connectors in the catalogue: the EcoFlow 100W Flexible Solar Panel, the EcoFlow 2x100W Rigid Solar Panel, the EcoFlow 400W Solar Panel, the EcoFlow 160W Solar Panel and others; the connector type is shown on each panel’s page.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | LMC4-XT60I-3.5M |
| Length | 3.5 m |
| Panel side | MC4, positive and negative |
| Station side | XT60i, compatible with XT60 |
How to connect
First connect the MC4 connectors to the panel, observing polarity, then plug the XT60i into the station’s solar input. Input power should appear on the station’s screen. If it does not, check that the panel is in the sun and the connectors are pushed in firmly.
If you connect several panels, check the total voltage and current. They must fit the station’s solar input range given in its specifications.
Which length to choose
- 2.5 m: the panel stands next to the station. For that there is the EcoFlow MC4 to XT60i Solar Cable 2.5 m.
- 3.5 m: the panel is a little further away, the station in the shade.
- More than 3.5 m: add the EcoFlow 3 m MC4 extension cable.
FAQ
Is power lost on a longer cable?
On a cable of this length the losses are small and hardly noticeable in practice. The panel’s angle and cloud cover affect charging far more.
Does it fit Lightweight panels?
Lightweight panels have their own built-in XT60 cable, so they do not need a separate MC4 cable.
How do I order?
You can buy EcoFlow MC4 to XT60i Solar Cable 3.5 m on its own or together with a panel. We will help you choose a set for your station.
