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Bantam e-Station BC8HP DC Charger with EAC134 Adapter Board
Microprocessor controlled high-performance rapid charger/discharger with integrated balancer.

$149.99

Each BC8DX includes one Bantam BC8DX CSRC/Align/E-Flite Style Balancing Adapter Board. Be sure to select an additional adapter board if needed so you can take advantage of this charger's balancing function.

Operating software
Every operating program in the unit is controlled with mutual links and communications to prevent every possible error. Maximum safety, such as input voltage warning, reverse polarity protection and Lithium cell-count input error, ect are a built-in safety features. The entire firmware can be upgraded via USB from internet download at our web page, when available with the included EAC400 Software/USB graphing kit is required.

High-power and high-performance circuit
BC8HP employs a high powered circuit that has maximum output power of 280Watts. As a result, it can charge or discharge up to 27 cells of NiCd/NiMH and 8 series of Lithium batteries with maximum current of 12A. Furthermore, the cooling system is so efficient that can hold power without any trouble of over heating the circuit or the operating program.

Individual voltage balancer for Lithium batteries
BC8HP has an individual cell voltage balancer built in. So no additional balancer is required when charging Lithium batteries (LiIo/LiPo/LiFe) for cell/voltage balancing.

Accept various types of Lithium battery
The BC8HP can accept three types of Lithium batteries - LiIo, LiPo and LiFe (A123). They have different characteristics by their chemistry. For their specifications, refer 'Warnings and safety notes' section.

Lithium battery 'Fast' and 'Storage' mode
You can charge Lithium battery for special purposes. 'Fast' charge reduces the charging time of Lithium battery by adjusting the CV rate to terminate early and 'Storage' mode controls the final voltage of the battery to be suit for long time storage.

Maximum safety
Delta-peak sensitivity: The automatic charge termination program works on the principle of the Delta-peak voltage detection. (NiCd/NiMH)
Auto-charge current limit: When charging NiCd or NiMH at 'AUTO' current mode, you can set the upper limit of charge current to avoid from feeding high current to the battery. This is very useful when charging the low impedance and small capacity NiMH battery in 'AUTO' mode.
Capacity limit: The charging capacity is calculated by multiple of the charging current and time. If the charging capacity exceeds the limit the process will be terminated automatically when you set the maximum value.
Temperature limit: The temperature of the battery on charging will rise by its internal chemical reaction. If you set the limit of temperature the process will be expired forcibly when the limit has been reached.
Processing time limit: You can also restrain the maximum processing time to prevent from any possible over charge.
Input power monitor: To protect the car battery using as input power from being damaged, its voltage always being monitored. If it drops below the lower limit the process will be ended automatically.
Automatic cooling fan: The electric cooling fan comes into action automatically only when the internal temperature of the unit is raised.

Data store/load
For convenience, The BC8HP can store maximum 10 data of different batteries. You can set the selected program of the battery to charge or discharge. This data can be recalled at any time you require.

PC based analysis using USB communication
For advanced users, the BC6DX offers an optional FREE PC-based program that can analyze your battery via a USB connection. It shows a graph of voltage, current, capacity and temperature curves. It also shows the individual voltage of each cell in your pack. The USB Module and Cable Kit is required.

Input Power Requirements
When the charger runs on its maximum power, the input power should be enough to run the charger safely and effectively. If the input voltage is lower than 11.0V, the charger may be shut down or limited by its circuit power. To utilize the charger�s maximum power, the input power source should have good power above 15V and 35A. If the input voltage is lower than 12V, the charger�s charging power can be limited by 200W.

Specs
Operating Voltage Range	11.0 - 18.0V
Circuit Power	Max. 280W (charging) Max. 30W (discharging)
Charge Current Range	0.1 - 12.0A
Discharge Current Range	0.1 - 7.0A
Current Drain for Balancing LiPo	200mAh/cell
Number of NiCad/NiMH Cells	1-27 cells
Number of Lithium Cells	1-8 cells
Pb Battery Voltage	2-36V
Weight	1.94 lbs.
Dimensions	160 x 120 x 40 mm