Velleman VLE8: Li-Ion/Polymer Balance Charger

Description

The VLE8 is an advanced charger, able to charge, balance and discharge rechargeable batteries. It is microprocessor controlled just like all the best chargers and will balance the individual cells in your Li-XX batteries. It will charge from 0.1 to 5.0 A and is capable of charging packs up to 6S packs. It features input voltage protection so as not to flatten your car battery at the field and will also storage charge you packs for when you are not using them. You can power it with any power supply delivering from 11 to 18 VDC.

Features

• microprocessor controlled
• delta-peak sensitivity
• individual cell balancing
• wide range of charge currents
• storage charge function
• time limit function
• input voltage monitoring (protects car batteries at the field)
• data storage (stores up to 5 packs in its memory)
• battery break-in and cycling

Specifications

• technology: Li-ion, LiPo, LiFe, NiCd, NiMh, Pb
• design:
  • NiCd/NiMh battery cell count: 1-15 cells
  • Li-ion/Fe/Polymer cell count: 1-6 cells
• operating voltage range: 11-18 VDC (power adapter not incl.)
• discharge current range: 0.1 - 1.0 A
• charging current range: 0.1 - 5.0 A
• max. charge power: 50 W
• max. discharge power: 5 W
• current drain for balancing Li-Po: 300 mA / cell
• PB battery voltage: 2-20 V
• max. charge voltage per cell:
  • Li-ion: 4.1 V
  • Lipo: 4.2 V
  • LiFe: 3.6 V
  • PB: 2.46 V
• number of LiFePO4 cells: 1-6
• number of lead / lead-gel cells: 1-6
• maintenance charging: yes
• capacity test: yes
• charging procedure: balance charging
• quick charging: yes
• LiPo balancer: yes
• Ri measurement: no
• data logger: support, with data collection
• dimensions: 5.24 x 3.43 x 1.3 in
• weight: 9.77 oz
• included: this charger has a JST-XH charge plug, which makes it compatible with Zippy, HXT, Loong Max and any pack with a JST adapter