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Batteries charging
Charging slots4 шт4 шт
Supported types
Ni-Cd
Ni-Mh
Ni-Cd
Ni-Mh
Size
AAA
AA
AAA
AA
Specs
Operation indicatordisplaydisplay
Independent charge channels4 шт4 шт
Min. charge current200 mA200 mA
Max. charge current
1800 mA /for 2 channels/
1400 mA /for 2 channels/
Charge current (all channels)1000 mA1000 mA
Number of settings6 pcs8 pcs
Drip charge
Min. discharge current100 mA100 mA
Max. discharge current500 mA500 mA
Features
Capacity measurement
Overcharge protection
Preliminary discharge
Capacity recovery
Residual capacity check
Polarity test
Fault detection
Overheat protection
General
In box
4xAA 2600 mAh, 4xAAA 1000 mAh
battery adapters /4xC and 4xD/
storage bag
 
 
 
Dimensions (HxWxD)129x75x37.2 mm148x100x45 mm
Added to E-Catalogapril 2016april 2016

Max. charge current

The highest current that the device can provide when charging the battery (or the nominal value of the charging current, if it is not adjustable).

Charging current is one of the most important parameters for any charger: it determines the speed of the process and compatibility with certain batteries. In general, the higher the current, the faster the process, the less time it takes to charge. At the same time, some batteries may have recommendations for the optimal current strength and restrictions on its maximum values. Therefore, mindlessly chasing a powerful charger is not worth it: at first it's ok to clarify how justified such power will be.

Note that in multi-channel devices (see "Independent channels"), the maximum current strength can be achieved when only part of the channels are operating. The indicators provided when all channels are operating simultaneously are indicated separately for such models (see "Charge current (all channels)").

Number of settings

The number of separate charge current settings (see above) provided in the design of the charger. For example, a device with 4 settings may provide options for 200, 400, 800 and 1000 mAh. In general, the larger this number, the more accurately you can choose the charging current for a particular situation.

Polarity test

A system that determines the location of the "plus" and "minus" of the connected battery and determines whether these contacts correspond to the contacts of the charger itself. The capabilities of such systems may be different: some, in the event of an error, issue a warning signal and block the power supply, others are able to automatically switch the polarity on the contacts, depending on which side the battery is installed. In any case, checking the polarity minimizes the possibility of connection errors and the corresponding consequences.

In box

In addition to the main charger, the package may include batteries, cigarette lighter adapter, adapter to another type of battery and bag (case). More about them:

- Battery. Some modern chargers can be equipped with batteries - of course, the latter are best suited for this model. Buying such a kit is often more convenient than buying a "charger" and batteries separately (at least it's faster).

— Cigarette lighter adapter 12 V. Presence of a charger adapter for connection to a car cigarette lighter socket. For more information about this connection, see "Charging from the cigarette lighter"; here we note that not all models with the possibility of such charging are initially equipped with auto adapters. Therefore, if it is important for you to be able to connect the charger to the cigarette lighter out of the box, you should pay attention to the models in the appropriate configuration.

- Battery adapters. Such adapters allow you to use the charger with batteries of "non-native" sizes (see above), and, as a rule, larger than standard ones. For example, a model for AA and AAA batteries can be equipped with adapters for C or even D. This is more convenient than using a charger that was originally designed for large sizes: the device turns out to be more compact, and if necessary, a large battery is connected...without problems through an adapter.

- Storage bag. The bag plays the role of a protective cover and can be used not only for storage, but also for transporting the charger. At the same time, it often provides additional compartments for various items - both complete, such as an external power supply, and additional, such as batteries. Therefore, and also because it fits optimally in size, a complete storage bag is much more convenient than impromptu cases.
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