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Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus + Smart Transfer Switch Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus + Smart Transfer Switch
SKU: 60-5000-USA1A1
- Included storage 5,040Wh LiFePO4
- AC output 7,200W total; outlet and mode limits apply
- Solar / switch Solar panels separate; switch included
Explorer 5000 Plus · Exact-SKU home backup
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus + Smart Transfer Switch
One 5,040Wh Explorer 5000 Plus with the Smart Transfer Switch. Match the exact contents and installation plan before ordering.
What’s included
- 1 × Explorer 5000 Plus power station
- 1 × Smart Transfer Switch
- 1 × AC charging cable
- 1 × MC4 wrench
A solar panel or expansion battery is not part of this exact SKU.
Power, circuits and installation
Each Explorer 5000 Plus station provides up to 7,200W total AC output, with a 14,400W surge peak. Each 120V outlet is rated 2,400W; outlet pairs AC1 + AC2 and AC3 + AC4 each share a 3,600W limit. These are different from the Smart Transfer Switch’s 60A maximum home-load current and 12 load branches. The station stores 5,040Wh. Match the loads, outlets, switch setup and local wiring requirements with a qualified electrician. Jackery’s documentation governs installation and pairing.
Manufacturer documents
- Explorer 5000 Plus user manual (PDF)
- Smart Transfer Switch user manual (PDF)
- Smart Transfer Switch installation guide (PDF)
Compare the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus + Smart Transfer Switch + 2 SolarSaga 500 X Panels, or use our home backup sizing guide and solar charging guide when planning loads and recharging.
Compare Explorer 5000 Plus packages
This SKU includes the Smart Transfer Switch but no SolarSaga panels or expansion battery. Compare the solar package or 10kWh-class system below if those components are part of your plan.
5000 Plus station only
One station with 5,040Wh nominal storage.
Station + two 500X panels
One station and two solar panels; compare this when solar charging is the priority.
10kWh-class system + switch
One station, one Battery Pack 5000 Plus and the Smart Transfer Switch.
Open each listing for its current price, availability and full box contents.
5000 Plus + Smart Transfer Switch — contents and buying guide
What’s included
1 × Explorer 5000 Plus station; 1 × AC charging cable; 1 × MC4 wrench; 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. No expansion battery is included.
Capacity, output and the outlets you can use
This package includes 5,040Wh 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. Sun, temperature, input limits and running loads change actual charging time.
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.
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) · Smart Transfer Switch US user manual (PDF) · Smart Transfer Switch installation training (PDF) · Smart Transfer Switch app setup guide (PDF)
| Model / SKU | 60-5000-USA1A1 |
|---|---|
| Included Station Count | 1 |
| Included Expansion Battery Count | 0 |
| Included Smart Transfer Switch Count | 1 |
| Included SolarSaga 500X Package Count | 0 |
| Included Nominal Battery Storage | 5,040Wh 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 |
| 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 × 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. No expansion battery is included. |
| Selected variant SKU | 60-5000-USA1A1 |
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