5V6A UPS HAT - X1209
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  1 Raspberry Pi GPIO used  
     
PIN# GPIO Functions
3 GPIO2   I2C-SDA, battery fuel-gauge systems -reading battery voltage and percentage
5 GPIO3   I2C-SCL, battery fuel-gauge systems -reading battery voltage and percentage
31 GPIO6   AC power loss & power adapter failture detection, Low-power supply failed, High-power supply OK
36 GPIO16   Control battery charging, High-charging disabled, Low-charging enabled 
 
         
     

*The UPS connects to the Pi GPIO via pogo pins, If the I2C address (0x36) is not detected or failed to read AC power state or failed to control charging, please ensure to clear the leads of the pins used on the GPIO header from the bottom of the Raspberry Pi PCB and then reinstall it.

 
       
         
  2 Battery voltage level indicators  
     
Battery voltage range (V) D1 D2 D3 D4 Remark
3.87-4.2 ON ON ON ON discharging levels of 100%
3.7-3.87 ON ON ON OFF discharging levels of 75%
3.55-3.7 ON ON OFF OFF discharging levels of 50%
3.4-3.55 ON OFF OFF OFF discharging levels of 25%
Below 3.4 OFF OFF OFF OFF low battery
 
       required hardware  
 
   1   

X1209 UPS HAT

     

Raspberry Pi 5 /4B /3B+ /3B

 
  3   Power Supply (27W USB-C or 6~18Vdc DC plug 5.5x2.1)   4   micro-SD card (≥16GB) x1, not required for eMMC version  
  5   4.2V rrechargeable lithium-ion battery          
     
 

* For reliable operation, please use a power adapter that meets the required specification: either 5V at 5A via the USB-C port, or 6-18V at 3A via the DC jack. An insufficient power supply will prevent the system from powering on and may fail to charge the battery.

 
 
       hardware installation  
 
 
Step 1
   
 
  • Insert the M2.5×5mm screw upward through the base mounting hole, then thread the M2.5×13.5mm female-female spacer onto the screw until finger-tight. 

   
Step 2 (For Raspberry Pi 5 only)
 

The power-on/off functionality is achieved by connecting the X1209 power button to the Pi 5's PSW through-hole via a pogo pin.. *Incompatible with Pi 4B/3B+/3B.*

 
  • Position the pogo pin into the designated location on the PCB.

 
  • Insert the lead into the through hole, ensuring it is straight and properly seated.

   
   
   
Step 3
   
  • Plugs the UPS HAT directly into the Pi's 40-pin GPIO header.

   
   
   
   

Step 4
   
  • Make slight adjustments to the pogo pin to align it with the through hole and ensure insertion.

   
 
   
   
Step 5
   
 
  • Secure the UPS HAT to the spacers with four M2.5x5mm screws.

   
   
   
   
 
Step 6
   
  • Battery connector: XH2.54 2P pith2.54mm

 
  • Polarity also printed on the PCB* - Never make a wrong polarity connection.

   

 
 

 
   
   
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