Chargers Empower NiCd/NiMH Cells February 2006 Issue Published Date: February 09, 2006
Said to be cost effective, the company's line of 65W, factory-programmable NiCd/NiMH battery chargers deliver power to battery packs housing three to 20 cells. They can be programmed to terminate charging via -dV, dT/dt, and 0-dV detection methods. Each phase of charging-- initialization, fast, and top-off--employs a programmable, safety back-up timer. Input voltage ranges from 90 to 264 Vac at 47 Hz to 63 Hz with charge rates between 1.8A and 4.5A depending on the model. Safety approvals include UL (pending) and CE 60601-1. Measuring 5.3" x 3.15" x 1.75" and weighing 0.75 lb., the chargers include status LEDs and are available in 2-wire and, for thermistor applications, 3-wire configurations. Single-piece pricing starts at $125. CELL-CON INC., Exton, PA. (800) 771-7139, ext. 210.
