Charger XTAR BC8 for AA/AAA 1,5V USB

XTAR BC8 AA/AAA 1.5V Li-ION and Ni-MH charger, 8 channels, USB-C.

Powerful and portable!

XTAR BC 8 is a fully compatible 8-channel smart charger for 1.5V Li-ion and nickel-metal hydride (1.2V) cells. With advanced electronics, the charger can charge AA and AAA size batteries. Controlled by an MCU, intelligent charging functions enable the BC8 to select the appropriate charging current according to the input power, which ultimately protects both the batteries and the charger from overheating and damage. With its built-in LEDs, the device provides information about the charging status. The XTAR VC8 has multiple protections programmed for safe charging, including over-current, overload, over-voltage and short-circuit protection to protect the batteries and ensure full utilization. In addition, thanks to its high conversion rate and low heat emission, there is no risk to the charger or cells. Powered by a USB-C input, it allows you to connect to any 5V USB port (recommended 5V 2.1A). XTAR BC8 is a handy and functional charger for travel and home use. Included with the XTAR BC8 charger, we receive the corresponding USB-C cable. We can find the corresponding USB power adapter here. Li-ION 1.5V batteries are available here.

• Supports Li-ION 1.5V and Ni-MH 1.2V batteries (recommended to use compatible cells and XTAR power supplies)
• Charges cell sizes: R6/ AA/ R03/ AAA
• Three-step processor-controlled charging process for Li-ION TC/CC/CV cells
• Ni-MH charging method: 0△V and -△V
• Li-ION charging method: TC/CC/CV
• LED charging indicators for each channel separately
• Each channel is independent, individually recognizes technologies, so Li-ION and Ni-MH cells can be charged at the same time
• Automatically selects the most suitable charging current for batteries to maximize battery life
• Special design, for easy cell removal and heat dissipation
• 0V Reactivation function can save "dead" batteries
• Protections: short-circuit, thermal, reverse polarity, over-current, over-voltage, overload, over-discharge
• Powered by USB type C - QC 3.0
• Soft start charging technology ensures longer cell life
• Made of ABS material
• Warranty: 24 months

The TC/CC/CV charging algorithm used in the charger is a charging process for Li-ION cells to ensure good cell condition. It involves charging with the right current and also completing the charge at the right time. TC/CC/CV charging stages, we can divide into:

• TC stage: the initial phase of checking and reactivating a cell whose voltage has dropped below 2.9V
• CC stage: then the cell is charged with a constant current of 50mA to 500mA (depending on the connected power source).
• CV stage: then the charger switches to charging with decreasing current until the cell voltage reaches 4.2V. When the cell voltage reaches 4.2V, charging is complete and the battery is fully charged

Like all high-quality lithium-ion chargers, XTAR's BC8 has both an automatic shut-off function when batteries are fully charged and the ability to revive over-discharged batteries(0V Reactivation), ultimately saving money and protecting the environment. All of these features ensure hassle-free and safe charging of batteries, ensuring long-lasting use. The built-in microcontroller MCU accurately measures voltage with ±0.05V accuracy and stops the charging process when the batteries are fully charged, which is safe and recommended.

0V Reactivation of discharged cells involves inserting a cell into the charger and checking the voltage. With this function, we can check each cell in the appropriate size. When a discharged cell is detected, the charger will attempt to reactivate it. Note that exceeding the minimum voltage on the cell will limit the possibility of reactivating and saving such a battery.

Technical data:

• manufacturer: XTAR
• charger model: BC8
• supported battery types:
  • 1-8 Li-ION 1.5V rechargeable batteries; protected
  • 1-8 Ni-MH 1.2V rechargeable batteries
• supported battery sizes: R6/ AA/ R03/ AAA
• charging method for Li-ION cells, processor-based TC/CC/CV, and Ni-MH processor-based CC
• recommended input voltage and input current: QC 3.0 (5V/ 2A; 9V/ 2A) 18W - USB-C socket.
• charging current: 8 x 500mA
• charging termination voltage: 1,5V
• additional functions: reactivation of deeply discharged cells
• working temperature: 0 ~ 40ºC
• storage temperature: 0 ~ 70ºC
• dimensions: 153 x 76.5 x 27.6mm
• weight: 118g

User manual
CE compliance certificate with EMC electromagnetic directive
FCC communications commission certificate
ROHS hazardous substances quantity directive

Kit includes:

• XTAR BC8 charger
• USB-C power cable
• User manual

All XTAR products are sold with a label on the package containing a unique originality code. To check the authenticity of the product, please pay attention to the sticker on the case of the device.

Please here, scratch off the layer and write down the unique 18-digit product number.

On the manufacturer's website, enter the 18-digit number in the appropriate fields, available here: http: //www.xtar.cc/intro/14.html. After verification, we will know if our device is original and actually manufactured by XTAR.