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Product Description

Easy Charge Smart Battery Charger for 4-10 cell NiMh racing packs

A good quality constant current charger for NiMh or NiCd battery packs. Plug in and forget. Safe charging is monitored and controlled by the in build microprocessor. With LED status for charge and error indication. The battery charger uses -delta V detection for accurate and safe charge termination. Auto switching to trickle charge once the main charge is complete. Safe to leave while charging.

Features:

  • Recharges packs of 4-10 cells (4.8V-12V) NiMh & NiCd battery packs safely.
  • Fitted with standard Tamiya connector.
  • Microprocessor controlled system for protection and safety.
  • Battery life is protected with -dV charge detection and timer backup protection.
  • LED display for Rapid / Trickle and charging status.
  • RED LED = Rapid Charging
  • Green LED = Fully Charged & trickle charging
  • Flashing Red & Green LED = Short
  • Flashing Red LED = Reverse polarity or wrong battery
 

Negative delta V cut-off function.

 Note: This charger is not suitable for Lithium Polymer batteries.

Typical charging times: (when battery is completely exhausted)

Capacity

Charging Current

Charging Time

800mA

500mA

1.5 hours

1500mA

500mA

3.2 hours

2000mA

500mA

4.7 hours

2600mA

500mA

6.0 hours

3000mA

500mA

6.5 hours

3300mA

500mA

7.0 hours

3700mA

500mA

8.0 hours

4300mA

500mA

9.0 hours

4600mA

500mA

10.0 hours

5000mA

500mA

11.0 hours

 

Note: - This charger is fitted with a standard Tamiya connector. For other battery connectors you will need an adaptor. We sell adaptors for ES2 4mm bullets, Traxxas & Deans connectors.

Specifications:

  • Input Voltage rating: 240VAC 50Hz (UK Plug)
  • Rated Voltage: 18DC ±5%
  • Charge Current: 500mA (Constant)
  • Rated Cell Packs: 4-10 Cells NiMh or NiCd
  • No Load Voltage: 23.5VDC Max
  • Trickle Charge: 60mA Max
  • Short Circuit & Reverse polarity protection included
  • Charge connection: Standard size Tamiya

Specifications

Brand
Vapex
Product Code
VTE500P
Weight
0.3kg

Vapex Easy Charge Smart Battery Charger for 4-10 cell NiMH racing packs

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Product Code VTE500P