XTAR presents us with the VC8 the first 8-slot charger from the house of XTAR, with which 8 battery cells can be loaded at the same time, with a maximum charge current of up to 3A. The following rechargeable battery cells can be charged in the XTAR VC8: 3.6V/3.7V Li-Ion/IMR/INR/ICR Zellen in den Formaten 10440 / 14500 / 14650 / 16340 / 17500 / 17670 / 18350 / 18490 / 18500 / 18650 / 18700 / 20700 / 21700 / 22650 / 25500 / 26650 (kann geschützte 20700/21700 Akkuzellen laden) und Ni-MH/Ni-CD AAAA / AAA / AA / A / SC /C.
The XTAR VC8 is equipped with the QC3.0 protocol, allowing the charger to charge at 3A x 1, 2A x 2, 1A x 4 or 0.5A x 8. It should be noted, however, that the maximum charge current of 3A is only available when using a 3A plug. The delivery does not include a power supply!
The clear LCD screen displays all data in real time. Among other things, the real-time charging current is displayed here, as well as the charging capacity, the type of battery inserted, the battery voltage and also the internal resistance of the battery cell. Of course, the XTAR VC8, as used by XTAR, is equipped with the 0V activation function, which allows deep-discharged battery cells to come to life again. Furthermore, the XTAR VC8 has a rating mode and a storage mode.
Features of the XTAR VC8
- 8-Slot Charger
- Power supply via USB-cable (USB-A to USB-C included)
- 0V activation function
- clear LCD Screen with real-time values
- 3-stage charging process (TC-CC-CV)
- Charging stop at 4.2 volts
- QC3.0 protocol allows fast loading (3A x 1)
- Automatic detection of battery cells
- Storage- and Evaluationmode
- made of fire-retardant material (ABS)
Technical details of the XTAR VC8
| Input | QC3.0 (5V-2A / 9V-2A) |
| Weight | 350 g |
| Size LxBxH | 194 mm x 134 mm x 34 mm |
| Loading facility | 3A x 1 / 2A x 2 / 1A x 4 / 0.5A x 8 |
| Charging method | TC-CC-CV |
| End-of Charge voltage | 4.20V ± 0.05V |
| Operating temperature | 0-40°C |
| Compatible batteries | 3.6V/3.7V Li-Ion/IMR/INR/ICR: 10440/14500/14650/16340/17500/17670/18350/18490/18500/18650/18700/20700/21700/22650/25500/26650
1.2V Ni-MH/Ni-CD, AAAA / AAA / AA / A / SC / C
INFO: Can charge protected 20700/21700 batteries |
Scope of delivery
| 1x | XTAR VC8 - USB Charger |
| 1x | USB-A to USB-C cable |
| 1x | user manual |
