Every once in a while a new product comes along that is so good it raises the bar. Affordability is a given with these chargers, but you also get the kind of features that used to be reserved for competition-level drivers. Five different chargers offer a wide range of options to choose from -- each one tailored to fit your particular needs.
The Onyx 230 charger is great for a wide variety of applications! Wide ranges of output current (up to 7 amps!) and output voltage make it equally useful for 1/32 scale micros and 1/8 scale electrics, plus nitro receiver packs and transmitter packs. In addition to NiCd and NiMH batteries, it can also charge LiPo cells and LiFe packs (such as A123), which is perfect for the latest battery technologies. AC/DC flexibility, plus the advanced reversed LCD with backlight - previously only found in top-end racing chargers - is great for use indoors or outdoors, daytime or night. The Onyx 230's tremendous flexibility, small size and weight, and high power give racers yet another advantage on race day!
Features
A super-small, lightweight built-in AC power supply is great for cramped pit spaces, and easy portability.
Fully adjustable charge currents from 100mA to 7 amps, with an auto-trickle function for NiCd and NiMH packs.
A precise constant-current / constant-voltage charge algorithm safely fills lithium-polymer (LiPo), lithium-ion (Li-Ion), or lithium ferrite-phosphate (LiFe) batteries!
A custom peak detection system loads NiCd and NiMH batteries full of power. Peak sensitivity can be adjusted to tailor the charger to the battery.
Pushbutton controls and audible tones make for easy set-up and control.
Configure up to 10 batteries in memory for instant, easy recall and set-up.
A built-in cooling fan keeps components cool and extends life of charger.
A backup safety timer automatically stops charge to prevent accidental battery overcharge.
Large alligator clips on the DC input easily connect to most 12V DC power sources.
Banana jacks on the output allow for connection with many commonly found charge adapters. An adapter with standard plug is included.
| Specs |
| AC Input |
110V AC 60Hz |
| DC Input |
11-15V DC, built in lead with alligator clips |
| Battery Types |
1-8 NiCad/NiMH cells (1.2-9.6V)
1-3 LiPo/Li-Ion/LiFe cells (3.7-11.1V) |
| Battery Capacity Range |
50-9900mAh |
| Fast Charge Current |
0.1-7.0A linear, adjustable (AC 50W, DC 70W, 2C limit for lithiums) |
| Fast Charge Termination |
Peak detection for NiCad/NiMH, CC/CV for lithiums |
| Fast Charge Safety Timer |
Off-300 minutes |
| NiCad/NiMH Peak Sensitivty |
3-20mV adjustable |
| NiCad/NiMH Trickle Charge Current |
Auto Mode (1/20 fast charge setting), or manual set 0-250mA |
| Controls |
4 pushbuttons |
| Battery Memories |
10 |
| Display Type |
2x8 reversed LCD with backlight |
| Setup Tones |
On/Off |
| Audible Melodies |
5 |
| Output Connection |
Banana jacks |
| Protective Devices |
Solid-state reverse polarity and current overload |
| Case Size |
6.0 x 5.28 x 1.69 in. (153 x 134 x 43 mm) |
| Weight |
23.5oz. (666g) |
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