Duratrax Onyx 235 AC/DC Balance Charger

There are a lot of chargers out there. But there’s only one that started with the design of R/C Car Action’s 2010 Readers’ Choice Award winner - and went it one better: the Onyx 235.

The Onyx 235 improves on the features of the proven 230 with balancing and other extras drivers have asked for. The Model 235 is the most versatile Onyx charger to date. With charge rates of 0.1-8A, it's the right choice for nitro and electric cars and boats, as well as transmitter and receiver packs. It peak charges up to 10 NiCd or NiMH cells, balances and charges up to 4 lithium cells (including LiFeSource™ LiFe packs) and includes adapters for the five most common battery connectors.

In addition to radio battery and balancing jacks, the Onyx 235 also includes a USB jack for charging cell phones, music players and other accessories at the track, plus a mini USB jack for downloading firmware. Detachable AC and DC power cords, a backlit LCD visible under all lighting conditions and a 5-year warranty round out its impressive performance options and protection.

Features:

• Balances and Charges Up to 4 Li-Po, Li-Ion and Li-Fe Cells

• Peak Charges Pp to 10 Ni-CD and Ni-MH Cells

• Charges Nickel Packs at Up to 8A and Lithium Packs at Up to 4C

• Detachable AC and DC Power Cords Reduce Tabletop Clutter, But Leave Power Options Open

• Balances Lithium Cells with +/- 5mV Accuracy and Ensures Maximum Voltage in Each One

• Features Push Buttons and Audible Cues for Simple Setup

• 10 Battery Memories for Instant Recall and Customized Results

• Protects Packs with an Automatic Safety Timer

• Reverse Polarity Protection and Current Overload Circuitry

• Built-in Fan Kicks In Automatically to Keep Heat Down and Performance High

Specifications:

• AC Input: 110V 60Hz~240V 50Hz, 50W

• DC Input: 11~15V, 70W

• Battery Types: 1~10 Ni-Cd or Ni-MH (1.2~12.0V), 1~4 Li-Po, Li-Ion or Li-Fe (3.7~14.8V)

• Battery Capacity Range: 50~9900mAh

• Fast Charge Current: 0.1~8.0A Linear, Adjustable (4C Limit for Llithiums; 5A Limit w/AC Input)

• Fast Charge Termination: Peak Detection (Ni-Cd/MH cells) CC/CV (Lithium Cells)

• Fast Charge Safety Timer: Off~300 Minutes

• Ni-Cd/MH Peak Sensitivity: 3~20mV, Adjustable

• Ni-Cd/MH Trickle Current: 1/20 Fast Charge Setting (Auto Mode) or 0~250 mA (Manual Set)

• Lithium Balancing Accuracy: 5mV Per Cell

• Lithium Balancing Adapters (2): ElectriFly & FlightPower/Thunder Power

• Controls: 4 Push Buttons

• Battery Memories: 10

• Display Type: 2x8 Reversed, Backlit LCD

• Data Displayed: Input, Output and Peak Coltage (Packs), Balancing Boltages (Cells) & Charge Current, Capacity and Time

• Setup Tones: On/Off

• Audible Melodies: 5

• Output Connections*: Banana Jacks, Balancing Jack, Universal Jack (for Radio Packs), USB Jack (for Cell Phones & Music Players), Mini USB Jack (for Firmware Downloads)

• Protective Devices: Solid-State Reverse Polarity and Current Overload

• Cooling System: Fan

• Case Size: 6.3 x 5.3 x 1.7" (160 x 134 x 43 mm)

• Weight: 19.7oz (559g, w/DC Cord Attached)