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Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus 10kWh + Smart Transfer Switch Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus 10kWh + Smart Transfer Switch
SKU: 60-505000-US00013
- Included storage 10,080Wh LiFePO4
- AC output 7,200W total; outlet and mode limits apply
- Solar / switch Solar panels separate; switch included
A serious backup system for the circuits you cannot leave off.
This Explorer 5000 Plus configuration combines 10,080Wh of LiFePO4 storage, 7,200W of 120V/240V AC output and automatic circuit-level backup through the Jackery Smart Transfer Switch. It is built for longer outages, demanding household loads and a cleaner transition away from extension-cord backup.
Power, runtime and automatic transfer each have a clear job.
The Explorer produces usable AC power, the expansion battery extends how long that power can run, and the Smart Transfer Switch connects the system to selected circuits in the home. Together, they create a more practical outage setup than moving cords and appliances after the grid goes down.
7,200W of continuous output
Supports compatible high-demand 120V and 240V loads, with up to 14,400W of surge capacity for equipment with demanding startup power.
10,080Wh of stored energy
Two 5,040Wh batteries provide more time between recharges when the same circuits and appliances remain connected.
Automatic essential-circuit backup
Once professionally installed and configured, the Smart Transfer Switch can move selected circuits to battery power during an outage.
Back up the panel circuits you choose, not a pile of extension cords.
The Smart Transfer Switch supports up to 12 individual 120V circuits or up to six 240V circuits, including mixed configurations within the system's electrical limits. That lets an electrician prioritize the loads that matter most instead of trying to power every circuit without a plan.
With UPS functionality enabled and the system properly configured, the switch transfers supported circuits in 20 milliseconds when utility power fails.
10kWh gives your essential loads more room to run.
The Explorer 5000 Plus starts with 5,040Wh. Connecting one Battery Pack 5000 Plus adds another 5,040Wh for 10,080Wh of combined nameplate capacity. Actual runtime varies with load, conversion losses, temperature, battery condition and operating settings.
Both batteries use long-life LiFePO4 cells rated for 4,000 cycles to 70% or greater remaining capacity. If backup needs grow later, one Explorer 5000 Plus supports up to five compatible expansion batteries for 30.24kWh of total capacity.
Built for backup without the fuel routine.
The system stores electrical energy instead of burning fuel during use. It can operate indoors in accordance with Jackery's instructions, supports app-based monitoring and charging schedules, and runs at approximately 30 dB in Quiet Mode.
A strong fit for planned essential-circuit backup.
Best suited for
- Homeowners who want automatic backup for selected essential circuits.
- Longer outages where 5,040Wh alone would not provide enough runtime.
- Compatible 120V and 240V loads that fit within the 7,200W output limit.
- Customers who value quiet battery operation and app-based monitoring.
Confirm before ordering
- The Smart Transfer Switch must be installed by a certified electrician.
- Circuit selection should account for continuous and startup wattage.
- Local electrical-code, permit and installation requirements may apply.
- Runtime depends on the actual load; 10,080Wh is nameplate capacity.
More than a large battery: a planned path to automatic home backup.
The Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus 10kWh with Smart Transfer Switch pairs long-duration LiFePO4 storage with high-output dual-voltage power and professionally installed circuit integration for a cleaner outage strategy.
Plan your power needs
Use our backup power sizing guide to estimate capacity and output for your loads. The solar generator charging guide explains why a solar charge estimate depends on more than panel wattage.
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Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus Portable Power Station - 5040Wh Capacity | 7200W | Whole-Home Backup
5000 Plus 10.08kWh + Smart Transfer Switch — contents and buying guide
What’s included
1 × Explorer 5000 Plus station; 1 × AC charging cable; 1 × MC4 wrench; 1 × Battery Pack 5000 Plus; 1 × expansion cable; 1 × Smart Transfer Switch with its supplied power input/output cable, marking template, 2 wall brackets and 4 M4 screws; Manufacturer user manuals.
Solar panels are not included.
Capacity, output and the outlets you can use
This package includes 10,080Wh of nominal storage. Its single station supplies up to 7,200W total AC output; adding batteries increases stored energy, not this inverter rating. Each 120V outlet supports up to 2,400W, with a shared 3,600W limit for each pair. The NEMA L14-30R and 14-50 connections support 120/240V loads within the station’s overall rating.
Choose charging by the actual configuration
The two low-PV inputs accept 16–60V and up to 1,200W combined. The separate high-PV input accepts 135–450V and up to 4,000W. For a single unexpanded station, Jackery lists about 3.5 hours on AC and 8.5 hours with two 500X assemblies. The 1.7-hour claim uses a suitable 4,000W high-voltage array; it does not describe two portable 500X packages. Extra batteries increase the energy that must be replaced; these station-only estimates are not full-kit charge times.
Backup mode and cold-weather limits
Online UPS provides 0ms transfer only through the NEMA 5-20 outlets and is limited to 3,600W. Backup UPS switches within 20ms and limits wall-powered bypass to 12A at 120V. The NEMA L14-30R and 14-50 outlets cannot operate while the station uses its wall AC charging cable. Online UPS must be rechecked after restart. At 5–14°F (−15 to −10°C), maximum station output drops to 3,600W.
Battery expansion without changing inverter output
Each Battery Pack 5000 Plus adds 5,040Wh and works only with Explorer 5000 Plus. One station supports up to five packs, for 30,240Wh nominal total. The pack has no standalone AC or USB outlets. Use the supplied expansion cable, switch both units off before connection and allow at least 200mm between the station and pack. IP20 protection does not make the pack waterproof.
Plan the home-circuit connection
The Smart Transfer Switch supports up to two Explorer 5000 Plus stations and 12 selected 120V branches, or up to six 240V branches, within the installed system’s limits. It needs 240V split-phase mains and qualified electrical installation. Its ≤20ms UPS mode must be enabled in the app. Solar panels connect to the station, not the switch; this system does not export power to the utility grid.
The switch standard box includes one power input/output cable. The installation guide identifies additional site-specific breakers, conductors and fittings for the electrician. Installation labor is not represented as included in this product price.
Size runtime from the load
Use nominal watt-hours to compare stored energy, then allow for conversion losses, reserve, temperature and standby draw. Jackery’s support lists 50W station standby consumption, which matters for small overnight loads. See the matching 5000 Plus expansion battery.
Compare the next configuration
Explorer 5000 Plus station · 5000 Plus + battery: 10.08kWh · 5000 Plus whole-home kit: 20.16kWh · 5000 Plus + two SolarSaga 500X packages
Compare all Explorer 5000 Plus configurations or matching 5000 Plus batteries. Use the power planner to list running watts, startup loads and daily energy use before choosing capacity.
Manufacturer documents
Explorer 5000 Plus US user manual (PDF) · Battery Pack 5000 Plus US user manual (PDF) · Smart Transfer Switch US user manual (PDF) · Smart Transfer Switch installation training (PDF) · Smart Transfer Switch app setup guide (PDF)
| Model / SKU | 60-505000-US00013 |
|---|---|
| Included Station Count | 1 |
| Included Expansion Battery Count | 1 |
| Included Smart Transfer Switch Count | 1 |
| Included SolarSaga 500X Package Count | 0 |
| Included Nominal Battery Storage | 10,080Wh across listed stations and packs |
| Included Solar Nameplate | No solar panels included |
| Station Model | Explorer 5000 Plus / JE-5000A |
| Station Battery | 5,040Wh; 45Ah at 112V DC; LiFePO4 |
| Station Continuous AC Output | 7,200W total maximum in battery mode; shared across outputs |
| Station Surge Output | 14,400W brief surge; not continuous output |
| Station 120V Outlets | 4 × NEMA 5-20, 20A / 2,400W per outlet; AC1 + AC2 and AC3 + AC4 each share a 30A / 3,600W limit |
| Station 120V/240V Outlets | NEMA L14-30R and NEMA 14-50; 30A / 7,200W maximum, subject to total station limit |
| Station USB-C Outputs | 2 × 100W maximum each; 5/9/12/15V at 3A, 20V at 5A; output only |
| Station USB-A Outputs | 2 × 18W maximum each; 5–6V at 3A, 6–9V at 2A, 9–12V at 1.5A |
| Station Car Outlet | 12V DC, 10A maximum output |
| Station AC Charging | 120V AC, 60Hz, 15A maximum; support lists 1,750W ±50W input |
| Station Wall-Powered Bypass | 120V, 12A maximum in Backup UPS mode; NEMA L14-30R and 14-50 outputs unavailable while using the wall AC charging cable |
| Station Online UPS | 0ms transfer on NEMA 5-20 outlets only; 3,600W maximum; must be enabled and rechecked after restart |
| Station Backup UPS | Within 20ms; default mode after restarting from Online UPS |
| Station AC Expansion Port | 240V, 30A / 7,200W output; 240V, 16.7A maximum input via compatible Smart Transfer Switch |
| Station Low-Voltage Solar Input | Two DC8020 ports; 16–60V; 10.5A / 600W maximum per port, 21A / 1,200W combined |
| Station High-Voltage Solar Input | MC4; 135–450V DC, 15A / 4,000W maximum; separate from low-voltage portable-panel inputs |
| Station Solar Arrangement | Match panel types and counts across both low-PV inputs; follow manual diagrams and voltage limits |
| Station Vehicle Charging Input | 11–16V DC, 8A maximum combined; 12V vehicle charging supported by US manual |
| Station AC Charge Estimate | About 3.5 hours for the station alone; not an estimate for an expanded 10kWh or 20kWh system |
| Station 500X Solar Charge Estimate | Manufacturer support: about 17h with one 500X package or 8.5h with two; station alone, conditions and operating loads affect time |
| Station High-PV Charge Estimate | About 1.7h with a suitable 4,000W high-voltage array; not the included two-500X arrangement |
| Station Expansion Limit | Up to 5 Battery Pack 5000 Plus units per station; 30,240Wh nominal including station |
| Station Battery Connection | Power station and pack off before connection; maintain at least 200mm spacing per US manual |
| Station Dimensions | 16.5 × 15.5 × 25 in / 41.8 × 39.5 × 63.5cm per US manual |
| Station Weight | About 134.5 lb / 61kg, excluding accessories and expansion batteries |
| Station Cycle Life | 4,000 cycles to at least 70% remaining capacity |
| Station Charging Temperature | 32–113°F / 0–45°C |
| Station Discharging Temperature | 5–113°F / −15–45°C |
| Station Cold-Weather Output | Maximum output reduced to 3,600W at 5–14°F / −15 to −10°C |
| Station Standby Draw | 50W per manufacturer support; account for standby and conversion losses when sizing runtime |
| Station App | Jackery app via Wi-Fi / Bluetooth |
| Station Enclosure | Type 1; keep dry and ventilated |
| Station Warranty | Manufacturer lists 5 years; eligibility and coverage follow Jackery warranty terms |
| Expansion Battery Model | Battery Pack 5000 Plus / JBP-5000A |
| Expansion Battery Capacity | 5,040Wh per pack; 45Ah at 112V DC; LiFePO4 |
| Expansion Battery Compatibility | Explorer 5000 Plus only; not a standalone AC/USB power station |
| Expansion Battery DC Input | 80.5–126V DC, 41A maximum |
| Expansion Battery DC Output | 80.5–126V DC, 98A maximum |
| Expansion Battery Dimensions | 16.5 × 13.5 × 13.2 in / 41.8 × 34.4 × 33.6cm |
| Expansion Battery Weight | About 81.57 lb / 37kg per pack |
| Expansion Battery Cycle Life | 4,000 cycles to at least 70% remaining capacity |
| Expansion Battery Protection | IP20; not waterproof |
| Expansion Battery Charging Temperature | 32–113°F / 0–45°C |
| Expansion Battery Discharging Temperature | 5–113°F / −15–45°C |
| Expansion Battery Count Limit | Up to 5 packs per Explorer 5000 Plus; 30,240Wh total with station |
| Expansion Battery Cable | One matching expansion cable included per pack |
| Expansion Battery Warranty | Current US retail page lists 5 years; eligibility and coverage follow Jackery warranty terms |
| Switch Model | Smart Transfer Switch / JA-TS02A |
| Switch Compatibility | Explorer 5000 Plus; up to 2 stations |
| Switch Voltage | 120/240V, 60Hz; requires 240V split-phase mains, not three-phase |
| Switch Maximum Input Current | 100A grid / 60A power station |
| Switch Maximum Output Current | 60A home load / 33.4A power station |
| Switch Short-Circuit Rating | 10kA maximum input short-circuit current |
| Switch Branches | 12 × 120V or up to 6 × 240V; mixed configurations within installation limits |
| Switch UPS Transfer | Within 20ms when enabled in the app; not the station’s separate 0ms Online UPS mode |
| Switch Enclosure | NEMA Type 1; indoor installation |
| Switch Operating Temperature | −4–104°F / −20–40°C per US manual |
| Switch Dimensions | 22 × 14.7 × 7.87 in / 56 × 37.4 × 20cm |
| Switch Weight | About 25.57 lb / 11.6kg |
| Switch Communication | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth |
| Switch Grid Export | Not supported; solar panels connect to the station, not directly to this switch |
| Switch Installation | Qualified electrician; branch/load planning, breakers, conductors and permits follow manufacturer guide and local requirements |
| Switch Supplied Accessories | 1 × power input/output cable, 1 × marking template, 2 × wall brackets, 4 × M4 Phillips flat-head screws and user manual |
| What’s Included | 1 × Explorer 5000 Plus station; 1 × AC charging cable; 1 × MC4 wrench; 1 × Battery Pack 5000 Plus; 1 × expansion cable; 1 × Smart Transfer Switch with its supplied power input/output cable, marking template, 2 wall brackets and 4 M4 screws; Manufacturer user manuals. |
| Package Scope | Solar panels are not included. |
| Selected variant SKU | 60-505000-US00013 |
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