Parking Battery-Power Station, 3X capacity and 3X cheaper than dedicated options + extra functionality

[GPak]

Whenever you get a moment, can you say how to incorporate the UPS into this setup with the relay? It should be quite simple but I think im just getting mixed up with relay having extra wires.

Please refer to the attached diagram.
Note: the color coding for the wires connecting to the Hardwire Kit (HK) is provided for Viofo dashcams.
(For dashcams from other brands, the color coding for the ACC and constant power wires may be reversed—that is, Red may correspond to ACC, and Yellow may correspond to constant power)

 

[Shiwarrior]

Ecoflow River 2 Pro user here,

What do you people think that's more "efficient"

1. USB-C to Cig lighter (dashcam)
2. Barrel connector to Cig Lighter (dashcam)

*2 mode you have to switch DC on (USB are on all time time)

 

[GPak]

Ecoflow River 2 Pro user here,
What do you people think that's more "efficient"
1. USB-C to Cig lighter (dashcam)
2. Barrel connector to Cig Lighter (dashcam)
*2 mode you have to switch DC on (USB are on all time time)

I’m not sure I fully grasped the essence of the first option (“USB-C to Cigarette Lighter”??).
In any case:
The USB-C port operates more efficiently than 12V Cig Lighter socket.
The USB-C is also more convenient with "set and forget" operation, especially for the River 2, which does not have "Port memory" and as you mentioned requires manual activation.

 

[Shiwarrior]

i use one of these (or barrel connector version)

 

[GPak]

Ah, so you aren't using the hardwire kit.
Of course, the USB-c to 12V Cig Lighter adapter will work.

 

[Shiwarrior]

i ditched the Cellink battery a long time ago and got the river 2 pro instead

I'm moving up to a delta 3 plus soon
200W charging still not enough for me

I've used both the USB and barrel connector versions and I'm happy with either, but prefer the USB as its always on, soon as the power station comes on, camera turns on automatically.

 

[stephenjones]

Please refer to the attached diagram.
Note: the color coding for the wires connecting to the Hardwire Kit (HK) is provided for Viofo dashcams.
(For dashcams from other brands, the color coding for the ACC and constant power wires may be reversed—that is, Red may correspond to ACC, and Yellow may correspond to constant power)

Have you noticed the ups switching back and forth while driving? I think it happens as the charge rate drops while driving and stopping.

 

[GPak]

Have you noticed the ups switching back and forth while driving? I think it happens as the charge rate drops while driving and stopping.

Most likely, this is caused by a voltage drop in the vehicle's electrical system below 10V.
The switching may be triggered by a Relay or UPS - depending on whether the camera remains in driving mode or switches to parking mode.
If camera remains in driving mode then it is due to the UPS and we can easily adjust the UPS to fix this.

 

[stephenjones]

Most likely, this is caused by a voltage drop in the vehicle's electrical system below 10V.
The switching may be triggered by a Relay or UPS - depending on whether the camera remains in driving mode or switches to parking mode.
If camera remains in driving mode then it is due to the UPS and we can easily adjust the UPS to fix this.

The camera does remain on and records in normal mode.

 

[GPak]

The camera does remain on and records in normal mode.

First, ensure that there is a secure connection in the cigarette lighter socket.
If so, it could be that the voltage in your vehicle's onboard electrical system is momentarily dropping below 10V — possibly due to the operation of a "smart" alternator, a start-stop system, specifics of a hybrid system if applicable, or similar factors.

The UPS is smart/adjustable and it is configured with preset voltage thresholds for switching modes as follows:
When the primary input voltage (from the vehicle) drops below 10V, the UPS immediately disconnects the primary power source and switches to the backup source (River3).
Conversely, when the primary input voltage rises above 11V, the UPS reverts to using the primary source.

You need to lower the 10V threshold for the primary input voltage.
This can be done by adjusting the potentiometer labeled "UVP"—specifically, by turning the adjustment screw clockwise by 2 to 3 full turns.
Test the vehicle/camera; if the issue persists, continue turning the screw until the problem is resolved.

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For additional information on configuring the UPS, please refer to the post at the following link.
(In this example, we needed to increase both the primary input threshold and the recovery input threshold, precisely measuring voltages—the recovery input threshold shall always be higher.)

Post in thread 'Pre-Installation Review: Hybrid LiFePO4 + Main AGM Backup for Viofo A329S 3-CH'

May 4, 2026

@IgorTa
Farther evaluating the UPS for your setup, I think you actually can use this UPS, but you will need to fine tune it for your desired UPS cutoff/switching and recovery voltages.

The UPS ships from the factory with preset settings: it switches to the backup power source when the voltage drops to 10V, and reverts to the main power source at 11V.
These voltages correspond to 2.0V at the UVP pin and 2.2V at the Vstart pin (based on 1:5 ratio), which can be adjusted to the required range via corresponding potentiometers.
See attached image for product description.

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