llbr22 (1 points) 1/31/2010
HI, when charging batteries less than 1000mah, in increments between a '.1' intervals, where do you set the capacity? i.e. I'm trying to balance/charge 330mah 3S Rhino batteries, do I set it to .3A or .4A?
Thanks!
Reply:
mirceacul (29 points);
yes, 0.3A = 300mA. For a 330mAh battery, you must set it to 300mA. It's risky to try with 400mAh.
tom (0 points) 1/22/2010
Can I charge a 2 cell LIFE pack (6.6v) from only the balancing ports on the charger. If I use the LIFE batts in a plane for the reciever, I would prefer not to have to add a balancing jack to the out side of the plane, in order to charge the batts at the field?
GertvZ (19 points) 1/18/2010
Which cables (connector types?) are delivered with this charger? And what is the size of the input plug (power supply).
Best regards, Gert
GertvZ (19 points) 1/18/2010
Which cables (connector types?) are delivered with this charger? And what is the size of the input plug (power supply).
Best regards, Gert
captainrandy (0 points) 1/12/2010
I just started using this great charger, but I can't seem to program a lipo battery into the memory. I can do Nimh with no problem. Is there some secret, or is it not possible with Lipo's Thanks for any help Randy
captainrandy (0 points) 1/12/2010
I just started using this great charger, but I can't seem to program a lipo battery into the memory. I can do Nimh with no problem. Is there some secret, or is it not possible with Lipo's Thanks for any help Randy
captainrandy (0 points) 1/12/2010
I just started using this great charger, but I can't seem to program a lipo battery into the memory. I can do Nimh with no problem. Is there some secret, or is it not possible with Lipo's Thanks for any help Randy
captainrandy (0 points) 1/12/2010
I just started using this great charger, but I can't seem to program a lipo battery into the memory. I can do Nimh with no problem. Is there some secret, or is it not possible with Lipo's Thanks for any help Randy
captainrandy (0 points) 1/12/2010
I just started using this great charger, but I can't seem to program a lipo battery into the memory. I can do Nimh with no problem. Is there some secret, or is it not possible with Lipo's Thanks for any help Randy
captainrandy (0 points) 1/12/2010
I just started using this great charger, but I can't seem to program a lipo battery into the memory. I can do Nimh with no problem. Is there some secret, or is it not possible with Lipo's Thanks for any help Randy
red10 (0 points) 1/3/2010
I have 2 of these great chargers. Mainly for NiMh use. Can any one explain a little clearer than the manual the use of the AUT mode for charging NiMH. Thanks.
FelipeJ (1 points) 12/24/2009
This Charger comes with no power supply. I have a power supply of 12V 2amps....it this enough or do I need more current.
Reply:
Robin (0 points);
It's enough if you can live with long charge times. A 5000mah battery would take 2,5+ hours to charge at 2 amps.
rwallage (23 points) 12/17/2009
Which adapter (if any) do I need to charge Polyquest packs with this charger?
waineman (9 points) 12/14/2009
Could someone please tell me how and or where I can dowload the manuals for the accuel-6 and the accuel-8 that I want to buy once I find out if I can charge 2-4cell packs in series while balancing them or isn't that an option?
Reply:
pabloramos (4 points);
Click on "Files" at the right of this Review, Discussion,Videos and files box. Hope it helps.
waineman (9 points) 12/14/2009
I have 2 of these little gems, but I also bought the fp to tp adapter to plug into the charger. When I finished on the balance mode, I disconnected the bal tap and put it on my thunder power balancer, it went on to balance them for a half hour, why I couldn't tell you since the chargers balance mode tells volts per cell?
vynner (24 points) 12/11/2009
hi i would like to know how to get into the LIFE battery charge program if anyone can help... thanks
scterry (2 points) 12/9/2009
Since the charger is a 50W maximum charger, can a higher voltage, lower current power supply be used to supply full 5A charging for 2S and 3S Lipo batteries (as long as it is greater than 50W)?
For example, if using a 16V 3.75A supply which has 60W of power, will I be able to charge a 3S (11.1v) 4500mA pack at 1C? This would require about 50W of power.
I'm very happy with this charger. I tested with my cheap voltmeter the final volatge and it seemed lower than displayed by the charger. So i tried to calibrate it :
Hold on "ENTER" and "-" button at while powering on the charger. The charger display something like this :
+00 VOL: x.xxV SAVE(ENTER)
Then plug in a battery in the charging plug and you can see the voltage detected by the charger. Now you can adjust it by pressing + or -
I just have to find a good voltmeter because i don't trust my voltmeter more than the accucel !
231 people like this review.
first impressions
Michal Morawiecki
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Bought one as support to my standard field charger (MPX LN5014). Some of the features I like (vs old charger): +bright display easily readable in the sun. +balancer functionality with detailed voltage display of all cells. +faster LIPO loading without the final "trickle charge" +store discharge, memory etc. +nice set of connecting cables. +low shipping weight. -only visible drawback is the black housing, which will tend to get hotter in direct sunlight.
118 people like this review.
Turnigy Accucel-6 Balance Char
Alistair Foot
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I ordered 2 of these chargers from HobbyCity, as I wanted a simple, easy-to-use charger for my Li-Po batteries. I found the charger very user-friendly, even though no manual is supplied with it. However, I have found a link to the charger manual here which may be useful to others:-
Having read it through, the Turnigy Accucel-6 has even more capability than I first believed just by pressing the buttons!! The balance functions work really well and much information can be obtained from the charger displays. This is a really impressive charger, all the more so given the price.
Thanks again HobbyCity for a great product!!
92 people like this review.
Not a bad charger
Igor
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Nice charger, not so good discharger.
Good: 1) bright display easily readable 2) balancer functionality with detailed voltage display of all cells on one screen. 3) Memory for batteries 4) USB data collection 5) Many connecting cables. 6) Cheap to buy 7) Can be used with Twin pack charge lead to charge two 3s1p: http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=6569 8) Good, easy to use menu
Bad: (reason for 4 stars) 1) Discharge function is only so so. With a 3s1p you can discharge at a maximum of .5a and with 6s1p just .2a so it can take all night just to discharge a pack. 2) Fan makes a lot of noise, this is probably due to the charge's small size they had to put a small fan that moves a lot of air to cool it down. It is a budget charger with above budget performance, you don't need to discharge a lot of full packs get it.
Note to the review below, you need to plug in the power and balancing port at the same time to balance charge.
87 people like this review.
Customer Rated
Simon Castle
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You can balance charge two 2 or 3 cell lipos at the same time by using 2 of the balance ports. The (-) of all ports is common. Use the 2 and 4 cell port with the low lipo in the 2 and high lipo in the top (left) of the 4 port. Slice off the right hand key on the plug so it fits in the port. Use the 3 and 6 port to charge the 3 cell lipos. Then connect the cells in series and plug in. You could charge three 2 cell packs this way. Excelent charger
73 people like this review.
Customer Rated
Calvin Chan KL
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That is great charger in term of value for money, try on balance mode to charge my 3S LIPO, after finish charge i use my digital meter to test, two cells was 4.20V and one is 4.19V. fantastic charger! only one problem is the cooling fan, sometime stop spinning, but it is o.k, if you have any grease, can open the fan and put on it and solve the problem. Don't miss the chance!
72 people like this review.
About balancer
Simon Opalka
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Nothing yet was written about the balancer. The balancer is very accurete - each cell has the same voltage (measured with multimeter Metex) but 0,02V lower, than charger reads. So the charger shows 3,15 V at each cell after balancing, but really it has 3,13. But this is no problem and it is great charger anywas. Sorry for my english :)
50 people like this review.
here is the manual
Michael Warrington
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Well the charger works well, alot faster than my old one. the manual did't come with it and the link above doesn't work, but if you want it here it is
This arrived today and i must say i was very impressed, hooked it up to the imax power supply with no problems at all, charged up my cells and lipos with no worrys, even put a dud battery on it and the unit reported a "broken connection" which is exactly what was wrong with it....great unit and great price...thanks
32 people like this review.
Customer Rated
Very good charger
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It's an incredible price for the quality and the capability. Better than my Ultramat 25.
For information, the balance voltage (measured with a tuned multimeter) : 1 : 4.2108V 2 : 4.2032V 3 : 4.2007V 4 : 4.2048V 5 : 4.1870V 6 : 4.1863V
For information, the voltage has to be 4,2 ± 0,05V => [4,15 4,25].
Each cell voltage are ok.
To make the Temp probe (I always use it) : http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=778508
I recommand.
32 people like this review.
I liked !!
Anderson Araujo
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Very good charger for the price, charges everything, has safety features. There is all protection, like short circuit, inverse polarity. It takes about 50 minutes to balance charge my HXT D9 G2 18300mAh 3S 20-32C lipo and a lot less to charge my NiMh batteries.
Best Cost/Benefit Charger you can get! I already tested it with NiCad, NiMh, Pb and LiFePo4 batteries, it works great. You can perfect ballance LiFePo4 cells with it!
These are excellent and very cheap chargers. I have two and now I buy a third charger. With them almost every day full LIPO batteries and work without any errors. Very good battery balances. Due to good Sat LIPO battery charger in good condition. Highly recommend Turnigy Accucel-6 50W 5A Balancer / Charger and deserves five points
28 people like this review.
Super Charger
WILLIAM F THOMAS
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super charger!!! best charger for the money!!! You couldn't buy these features for twice the money. Hobby City has another super item!!!
26 people like this review.
Plug In Both Plugs ... Doh!?
Scott Metze
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Hi All, I wrote the 2 star review and was wrong. The Accucel-6 Charger works great! My buddy Richard told me to plug in both plugs on my lithium battery into the charger. I did so and I get battery charging and single cell readings. I guess this is correct? A manual and battery charging wireing diagram would really help. Thanks HobbyCity, Turnigy oh, and Richard too! 7-9-2008 Scott
22 people like this review.
Best value for money
Nick Froude
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I'm amazed that HC can offer such a feature rich charger for this price! And not only is it a great multi charger, it even comes with a full set of output leads.
22 people like this review.
Excelente Carregador
Jeckson Morato
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Agradeço ao pessoal da Hobbycity por ter colocado esse carregador a nossa disposição, trata-se de um equipamento que não deixa nada a desejar das marcas conhecidas. Produtos como esse devem ser sempre disponibilizados a nós, pois podemos confiar nos produtos que a Hobbycity nos disponibiliza e adquirí-los sem qualquer receio. Posso ressaltar algumas características como: - display que acende - facilidade de programação - exibição das informações de forma detalhada, bem como, informações individuais das células. Claro que ainda estou testando o produto mas sem dúvidas supre as necessidades do Hobby.
I am thankful the staff of the Hobbycity for having placed this porter our disposal, is about an equipment that does not leave nothing to desire of the known marks. Products as this always must be available we, therefore we can trust the products that the Hobbycity in disponibiliza and to acquire them without any distrust. I can stand out some characteristics as: - display that lights - programming easiness - exhibition of the information of detailed form, as well as, individual information of the cells. Clearly that still I am testing the product but without doubts supplies the necessities of the Hobby.
21 people like this review.
Super Produkt
Semir Durgutovic
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hallo, hab am 7.10 per inetrnational air mail bestellt und das ladegerät ist am 17.10 angekommen. für nur 3 dollar versand einfach nur top!
zum produkt,
sehr qualitativ sehr proffesionelle bearbeitung, keine mägel nichts ist dem produkt auszusetzten.
die funktionen sind on mass! also man kann einfach alles einstellen was man will, von abkülzeit bis hin zum entlade strom einfach alles.
es sind alle möglichen kabel dabei, dir man nur gebrauchen kann einfach nur GEIL.
super helle und benutzerfreundliche anzeige, sehr einfaach die führung und konfiguration.
also bevor ich hier alles erkläre, wird eh zu viel sag ich liebe
TOP GERÄT, und für 35€ mit versand ein hammer geiles Produkt. kann locker mit den ladegeräten vn graupner oder etc. mithalten, bzw. ist von der verarbeitung sogar besser!
20 people like this review.
Works great for me.
John Stanly
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Works great for me. Accurate enough and has all the features I was looking for. I saved around $100 in buying this charger and it's working great. What a bargain!
18 people like this review.
I'd give 6 stars if i could
N. Froude
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I bought this because I've recently started paralleling 3s packs and I wanted the option of balance charging out of the 6s port. Also going to A123s soon. It has all the usual features of multichemistry chargers, but what I like the best is:
1)User settable NiMh cutoff sensitivity. I've been tearing my hair out trying to charge my camera NiMh batteries with another (way more expensive) charger. 2)Individual cell voltage display while charging. Great for identifying sick cells before they cause a real problem like crashing your plane!
My only comment is that A123 menu is within the Lipo menu so it's not a quick change between the two, unless you use the data memory.
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