Draper 66800 12v Automatic Battery Charger
January 31, 2008
Draper manufacturing company has recently introduced an advanced model of battery charger and it has been named as Draper 66800 12V Automatic Battery
Charger. The charger will be suitable for both home use and workshop. A unique benefit of using the device is the automatic revert of safe trickle charging mode. If you put a fully charged battery unknowingly to charge, it will automatically revert to safe trickle mode to maintain the battery life.
Manufacturer has designed the unit with 8A charging setting. You can use 4 distinct essential features by using the unit namely:
• LED battery condition tester
• LED charging status display
• ± polarity inversion protection
• Thermal overload safety protection
Battery clips are important for connecting the battery with the unit which has been made of insulated copper leads. Users can charge only conventional and lead acid batteries. Highest charging output of the device has been measured as 12 volts which requires power utilization up to 230 volts in single phase.
Charging will be fast as it follows just one procedure. Effective charging current has been measured as 8A and average charging current has been measured as EN60335 5.5A. The dedicated charging unit has come with the dimensions as 184 mm height, 112 mm width and 86 mm depth. Users can hold Draper 66800 Battery Charger easily as it weighs just 2.1 kilo grams.
Ctek XS800 Battery Charger
January 29, 2008
Battery chargers play a vital role in charging small batteries. The new Ctek XS800 12V Battery Charger from the leading Ctek Company is one such charger that
charges all small batteries, be it your Motorcycle, Lawn Mower or Jet Ski. This device can be the perfect one for seasonal vehicles that has batteries in it with a capacity up to 100Ah.
The features of this new battery charger are also remarkable. The maintenance pulse charging feature increases the life of your battery and above all it promises outstanding performance. Another interesting feature is that it can charge even drained batteries and it also supports pulse recover of slightly sulphated batteries.
This new three step fully automatic switch mode model battery charger charges lead-acid batteries like Wet, MF, GEL and AGM. The efficiency of the charger is 85% and it can be connected to your device even for months.
Special features
• Low back current drain
• Low ripple
• Input voltage independent
Compact in its design, this new battery charger comes with mounting holes for permanent assembly. The compact dimensions of the unit are 140 x 50 x 40mm (L x W x H). The maximum battery size for charging is 1.2Ah - 32Ah and for conditioning is 100Ah. The nominal voltage supported is 12V, the charging output is 14.4V and the charging current is 0.8A max. Ctek XS800 Motor Cycle Battery Charger comes with two interchangeable connection leads, one with clamps, and one with eyelet terminals.
Casio NP-20 Digital Camera Battery Charger
January 27, 2008
Battery chargers are essential for charging different type of digital devices like camcorders, mobile phones and game consoles. Casio manufacturing
company has marketed high quality battery chargers at reasonable cost. Now it has introduced Casio NP-20 Digital Camera Battery Charger with numerous advantages like Lithium-Ion battery technology, automatic constant current control and LED indicator especially for digital cameras.
Compatibility
Users can buy the device for recharging the batteries of your digital cameras. Manufacturer has designed the device exclusively to charge digital camera batteries. Users can charge batteries of Casio NP-20 camera or camcorder for charging. The device can support only Lithium Ion battery technology.
LED Indicator
Casio NP-20 Digital Camera Charger has been manufactured with LED indication facility to indicate the current status in charging batteries. Three distinct colours are used to differentiate 3 distinct stages in charging. Those 3 attractive colours are red, orange and green. Check the LED indication to know the exact charging status.
Automatic Constant Current Control
This advanced facility has been equipped with the device to prevent your battery from different type of risks like:
1. Overcharging
2. Short circuit
3. Electronic shock
Others
It is available in the market with AC 100 to 240 Volts 300mA, 50/60Hz power input and DC12 Volts 500 mA power output.
Tips to keep your electronic devices always alive!
January 25, 2008
Most electronic products need external battery power to function effectively. This is a main cause for the arrival of different types of battery chargers in the market. Buying a right battery charger for your battery is a challenging task. There are lots of things to be kept in mind to make a right choice. This article will assist you to pick up a right battery charger by providing some essential suggestions you should be aware of.
Nowadays advancement has been made in such a way that you could handle two different battery technologies in one charger. Some chargers have been uniquely made to support two different sizes like AA and AAA sized batteries. Classic chargers have come with the stuff to work with NiCd as well as NiMH batteries. Some NiMH chargers allow charging batteries that function with NiCd technologies as well. But you can use the NiCd charger for charging NiMH batteries.
Keep this point in mind before buying a battery charger. Some electronic or digital devices have come with the ability to support only special format of chargers specially made by the manufacturer. It will not work with batteries working on other technologies or of other brands. It is better to read your product manual completely. Mostly battery chargers have been designed with the capacity to charge approximately 4 to 6 batteries. It is always suggested to keep an extra pair of fully charged battery in hand.
AC outlet is required for charging batteries. Users can simply plug and charge their batteries directly into the outlet. For that reason travellers will be comfortable to use them while on the go. These travel chargers generally work with 100 to 220 volts power outlet. Another benefit of travel chargers is the absence of adapter. There is no need to use an adapter for charging batteries using travel chargers.
If you prefer inexpensive chargers, they may require a power cord for sending electricity to charger. It is vital to make use of an external converter for high speed charging. It is recommended not to use these types of charger which you may get at a low cost but it will not offer convenience at all. You should be ready to face certain risk like over-charging while you buy cheap chargers. You can prefer cost worthy chargers while they offer unique benefits. For example chargers come with ‘charger control’ options have been marketed with a little bit higher cost.
High-end model battery chargers have been designed with an intelligent microprocessor which automatically shuts off charging function when your battery gets fully charged. These chargers have the ability to identify how much charge the batteries had initially before you charge it. Therefore it offers only limited charging.
Paying some additional cost to get features like LED display in battery chargers are also worth. LED display supports you to indicate the charging status with distinct colour indications. The cost of the charger mainly depends up on charging time and some features. Checkout all the features offered and then make a rational purchase!
JVC AA-VF7 Battery Charger Review
January 23, 2008
JVC manufacturing company sells JVC AA-VF7 Battery Charger in the market with impressive features like high speed recharging, AC power adapter, car
cord, safe charging, LED indication, 12 volts battery power output, impedance requirement up to 240 volts and light weight.
COMPATIBLE CAMCORDERS
• GR-D239
• GR-D240
• GR-D270
• GR-D320E
• GR-D340E
• GR-D360E
• GR-D370E
• GR-D420
• GR-D540
• GR-X5EX
• GZ-MG21
• GZ-MG27
• GZ-MG67
• GZ-MG77
POWER INPUT
Supplying power is mandatory for charging batteries within short span of time. The device requires electricity from 100 volts to 240 volts.
POWER OUTPUT
The device can provide 12 volts battery power for your batteries after recharging them.
WEIGHT
JVC introduces the useful device with 400 grams weight which is easy-to-carry around.
LED DISPLAY
A display is equipped by using LED feature through which users can view the status of charging. You can assume the total time needed to accomplish charging by viewing the charging status.
FUNCTION
The primary function of JVC AA-VF7 Battery Charger is that it has come with the potential to charge batteries not only fast but also safe.
ACCESSORIES
Certain supporting accessories like AC power adapter and car cord are offered by the manufacturer.
COMPATIBILITY
The device has made to charge only “AA” type batteries.
