Available with a lead time
Expect dispatch between Nov 28 and Dec 05
Capable of charging two batteries simultaneously, regardless of chemistry or capacity, the RDX2 200 allows you to connect different battery chemistries (NiMH/NiCd/LiPo/LiFe/Lilo/LiHV/Pb) into any of the two charging ports (100W per port, 200W total power) and features integrated balancing for 6-cell LiPo batteries.
Designed with an easy-to-read LCD screen and sleek metal scroll wheel for simple setting selection, this twin-channel charger is also compatible with Hitec’s “Charge Master” PC software & "Charge Manager" Mac software that allows charger operation and firmware updates from a personal computer. Whether you run sport-level 1/10th and 1/8th scale electric vehicles, 600+ size helicopters, or sport and giant-scale planes using up to 6S batteries, the RDX2 200 is the compact, affordable charging option for your hobby!
Two XT60-to-XT30 output adaptor cables are included.
One of the reasons this charger is “smart” is that it can tell you the internal resistance (IR) of a battery. A battery’s IR increases over time, and batteries with a higher IR are likely to reduce a robot's performance. Competitors in the First Tech Challenge (FTC) can use their knowledge of a battery’s IR to evaluate if that battery is still ready for the ring or if it should be relegated to practice.
The effect of batteries’ IR values on robot performance is clarified by a small, but essential, piece of electrical theory. Voltage is calculated by multiplying current by the resistance (Ohm’s Law, written as voltage = current X resistance). As a result of this relationship, when a robot draws current, the IR will cause the voltage drop. Higher IR values produce greater drops in voltage, and voltage drops result in reduced performance.
Battery Types | NiCd/NiMH/LiPo/LiHV/LiFe/Lilon |
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Charging Current | 0.1 – 10 A x 2 |
Weight | 1.1 lbs (0.5kg) - Charger Only |
Input Voltage Range | 100 - 240 V AC / 11 - 18 V DC |
Number of Charge Ports | 2 |
Total Charge Circuit Power | 100 Watts AC Input / 200 Watts DC Input |
DC Output Power | 10 - 100 Watts |
Discharge Current Power | 10 Watts x 2 |
Current Drain for LiPo Balancing | 300 mA per Cell |
NiCd/NiMH Battery Cell Count | 1 - 15 Cells / Capacity Range: 100 - 50000 mAh |
LiPo/LiHV/LiFe/Lilon Cell Count | 1 - 6 Cells / Capacity Range: 100 - 50000 mAh |
Pb Battery Voltage | 2 - 20 Volts / Capacity Range: 100 - 50000 mAh |
Included Output Adaptors | XT60 to XT30 (x2) |
Discharge Circuit Power | 52 per port |
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Products that weigh more than 0.5 KG may cost more than what's shown (for example, test equipment, machines, >500mL liquids, etc).
We deliver Australia-wide with these options (depends on the final destination - you can get a quote on the view cart page):
Non-metro addresses in WA, NT, SA & TAS can take 2+ days in addition to the above information.
Some batteries (such as LiPo) can't be shipped by Air. During checkout, Express Post and International Methods will not be an option if you have that type of battery in your shopping cart.
International Orders - the following rates are for New Zealand and will vary for other countries:
If you order lots of gear, the postage amount will increase based on the weight of your order.
Our physical address (here's a PDF which includes other key business details):
Unit 18, 132 Garden Grove Parade
Adamstown
NSW, 2289
Australia
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