Intelligent Powerbase Charging Station from Ansmann Germany

Powerbase - THE INTELLIGENT ALL ROUND Classic cells, Li-Ion, NiMH and Pb CHARGER and analyser for 12/24V DC and mains operation for all areas of model sport and automotive needs.

The micro processor-controlled multi-charger for mains and automobile operation is designed for 1-16 cell rechargeable NiCd/NiMH battery packs and 1-5 cell rechargeable Li-Ion/Li-Po battery packs. The charging current can be continuously regulated through the entire cell range from 200 mA to 5 A. The charging procedure is monitored using the delta peak for rechargeable NiCD/NiMH battery packs and using the CCCV procedure for rechargeable Li-Ion/Li-Po battery packs. An external temperature sensor monitors the rechargeable battery pack’s temperature.

NiCd/NiMH or Li-Ion/Li-Po is selected manually and the cell count can be detected automatically or selected manually for new unformatted cells. During the charging procedure, a straight-forward LCD display indicates the charging current, voltage, cell count, operating mode and type of the rechargeable battery pack. Furthermore, during the entire charging process, the charged capacity is measured and displayed at the touch of a button. Using the discharge mode, which allows rechargeable NiCD/NiMH battery packs with cell voltage down to 0,9 V to be automatically discharged, the rechargeable battery pack can be tested. Here, information, such as the rechargeable battery pack current and discharge capacity can be queried via the display. In addition to the visual display, various functions of the charger, such as the end of charge or rechargeable battery pack error are indicated by an acoustic alarm. An error code in the LCD display indicates the error type, such as defective or incorrectly rechargeable battery pack, incorrect cell count, over temperature, etc. Low or high DC input voltage will result in the unit not switching on.

Input: 12 - 24V DC or 230V 50Hz DC via crocodile clips, AC via 2 pin DIN plug, 15 A max

Output: 1.2V to 19.2 DC

Use on: NiMH and NiCd  battery packs 1-16 cells(1,2-19,2 V), Li-Ion /Li Po battery packs 1-5 cells (3,7-18,5 V), Pb (Lead Acid) Batteries

Charging Current: from 200 to 5 000 mA multistage adjustable and suitable for batteries of approx 200 – 20 000 mAh

Discharge current: 1-8 cells 2 000mA , 9-16 cells 1 000mA

Discharge: down to 0,9V per cell

Charge Characteristics: Delta peak for NiMH and NiCd, CCCV technology for Li-ION / Li Po

Interfacing: Acoustic signal and LCD indications for completed charge, incorrect polarity, overheating and wrong number of cells. Automatic recognition of wrong polarity of cells

Note: Charging of lead acid (Pb) batteries is performed manually. This means the charging voltage and current must be adjusted to suit the battery. The charging current is typically >5% and < 10% of the 10 hour Ah capacity. It is important to constantly monitor this charging regime.