xtar VC4L USB charger for Li-ion / Ni-MH / Ni-CD batteries.
XTAR has released the new VC4L charger! The VC4L charger is the updated version of the previous VC4.
Everyone should be aware that it is not recommended to use the built-in USB charging function on mods that use replaceable cells, batteries can be potentially dangerous and must be charged in a balanced way using an external charger specifically designed to avoid unnecessary risks.
Xtar VC4L It has passed many international safety and quality certifications, such as RoHS, CE, FCC and so on.
Enjoy the reading
Packaging:
The inexpensive "hanging display" packaging shows on the front of the packaging; the product name (VC4L), the brand (Xtar) and indicates the compatibility with the various types of batteries.
On the back are present; main features, specifications, Shenzhen XTAR Electronics Co., Ltd address, scratch & check, legal logos / trademarks.
The compatibility lists and some main characteristics of the product are repeated on the edges of the box.
Package contents:
- VC4L charger
- Manual
- USB-C cable, hop-
- Coated jersey pocket
- Warranty card.
* Optional accessories: JP, US, EU, UK, AU wall adapter and car charger.
The central control button allows pressing it (once) to display the state of charge of four batteries (slot 1 and slot 3), pressing it again will display the state of charge of slot 2 and slot 4.
Only Slots 1 and 4 have a charge current of up to 1.0A, if Slots 2 and 3 are also used (using at least a 2.0A output adapter), the Max speed will be up to 0.5A.
* The LCD display with backlight can be turned off at will, to save energy, press and hold the button for 1.5 seconds.
On the back of the VC4L charger there are 6 fake air vents, the characteristics of the charger and the ROHS mark of the European directive concerning the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment are listed below.
Xtar VC4L measures 149x115x35mm and weighs about 210g, it can work with ambient temperatures between 0 and 40 ° C.
Xtar VC4L is built in Fire-proof materials and uses multiple protections to ensure safe charging. Integrated high-precision MCU prevents overcurrent, overload, overvoltage, short circuit phenomena.
The sliding slots are spring loaded and are made of military grade steel, have an excursion that allows the use of cells with a minimum length of 30mm up to a maximum of 80mm.
The six side vents (on each side) help keep the batteries cool while charging, trying to keep the temperature rise to a maximum of 15 ° C.
This VC4L charger supports USB-A to USB-C charging cables and intelligently chooses charging currents from 0.1A to 1A to maximize efficiency.
The charger is compatible with all USB wall adapters 5V / 2.1A or higher and with chargers for mobile phones, USB from PC, power bank, etc.
Xtar VC4L is compatible with most of the cells on the market of different types and sizes:
- Li-ion 3.6V / 3.7V / IMR / INR / ICR: 10440 14500 14650 16340 17335 17500 17670 18350 18490 18500 18650 18700 20700 21700 22650 25500 32650
- Ni-MH / Ni-CD: AAAA AAA AA A SC C D
* Can charge protected 21700 batteries, manages four batteries at the same time.
* Can charge two 32650 cells (Slot 1 And 4) and two 18650 cells (Slot 2 and 3) at the same time.
* The low battery is recharged until the screen shows "FULL" showing the actual capacity of each cell (± 5%).
The beautiful "automotive dashboard" style liquid crystal LCD display provides detailed information on the state of charge. After connecting the power supply and inserting the batteries, the charger automatically starts the charging process.
The information from top to bottom:
- Charging current
- Battery voltage
- Battery charge capacity
- Battery types and channels
Meaning of the colors of the LED indicators:
Green: standby / fully charged / reversed polarity
Red: self-examination / charging / activation / short circuit
No light: power not connected
The OV activation function may allow you to recharge an "over-discharged" cell by reconditioning and refreshing it. After inserting the cell and if recovery is possible, charging begins within 10 minutes.
Final conclusions:
Hoping to have been as comprehensive as possible, I greet you and conclude with the highlights of Xtar VC4L.
• Convenient and economical 4-bay basic charger
• Complete display with attractive liquid crystal design + led indicators
• Wide compatibility with Li-ion, NiMH and NiCD batteries
• Compatible with protected 21700 batteries
• Four slots with independent charging
• The 0V activation function can restart batteries that are too discharged
• TC-CC-CV intelligent charging method
• Multiple protections for overcurrent, overload, overvoltage, short circuit.
• Fire-proof built with ecological material.
Thanks to Xtar for sending me the product for free in exchange for my honest evaluation.
https://www.xtar.cc/product/XTAR-VC4L-Charger-156.html
XTAR has released the new VC4L charger! The VC4L charger is the updated version of the previous VC4.
Everyone should be aware that it is not recommended to use the built-in USB charging function on mods that use replaceable cells, batteries can be potentially dangerous and must be charged in a balanced way using an external charger specifically designed to avoid unnecessary risks.
Xtar VC4L It has passed many international safety and quality certifications, such as RoHS, CE, FCC and so on.
Enjoy the reading
Packaging:
The inexpensive "hanging display" packaging shows on the front of the packaging; the product name (VC4L), the brand (Xtar) and indicates the compatibility with the various types of batteries.
On the back are present; main features, specifications, Shenzhen XTAR Electronics Co., Ltd address, scratch & check, legal logos / trademarks.
The compatibility lists and some main characteristics of the product are repeated on the edges of the box.
Package contents:
- VC4L charger
- Manual
- USB-C cable, hop-
- Coated jersey pocket
- Warranty card.
* Optional accessories: JP, US, EU, UK, AU wall adapter and car charger.
The central control button allows pressing it (once) to display the state of charge of four batteries (slot 1 and slot 3), pressing it again will display the state of charge of slot 2 and slot 4.
Only Slots 1 and 4 have a charge current of up to 1.0A, if Slots 2 and 3 are also used (using at least a 2.0A output adapter), the Max speed will be up to 0.5A.
* The LCD display with backlight can be turned off at will, to save energy, press and hold the button for 1.5 seconds.
On the back of the VC4L charger there are 6 fake air vents, the characteristics of the charger and the ROHS mark of the European directive concerning the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment are listed below.
Xtar VC4L measures 149x115x35mm and weighs about 210g, it can work with ambient temperatures between 0 and 40 ° C.
Xtar VC4L is built in Fire-proof materials and uses multiple protections to ensure safe charging. Integrated high-precision MCU prevents overcurrent, overload, overvoltage, short circuit phenomena.
The sliding slots are spring loaded and are made of military grade steel, have an excursion that allows the use of cells with a minimum length of 30mm up to a maximum of 80mm.
The six side vents (on each side) help keep the batteries cool while charging, trying to keep the temperature rise to a maximum of 15 ° C.
This VC4L charger supports USB-A to USB-C charging cables and intelligently chooses charging currents from 0.1A to 1A to maximize efficiency.
The charger is compatible with all USB wall adapters 5V / 2.1A or higher and with chargers for mobile phones, USB from PC, power bank, etc.
Xtar VC4L is compatible with most of the cells on the market of different types and sizes:
- Li-ion 3.6V / 3.7V / IMR / INR / ICR: 10440 14500 14650 16340 17335 17500 17670 18350 18490 18500 18650 18700 20700 21700 22650 25500 32650
- Ni-MH / Ni-CD: AAAA AAA AA A SC C D
* Can charge protected 21700 batteries, manages four batteries at the same time.
* Can charge two 32650 cells (Slot 1 And 4) and two 18650 cells (Slot 2 and 3) at the same time.
* The low battery is recharged until the screen shows "FULL" showing the actual capacity of each cell (± 5%).
The beautiful "automotive dashboard" style liquid crystal LCD display provides detailed information on the state of charge. After connecting the power supply and inserting the batteries, the charger automatically starts the charging process.
The information from top to bottom:
- Charging current
- Battery voltage
- Battery charge capacity
- Battery types and channels
Meaning of the colors of the LED indicators:
Green: standby / fully charged / reversed polarity
Red: self-examination / charging / activation / short circuit
No light: power not connected
The OV activation function may allow you to recharge an "over-discharged" cell by reconditioning and refreshing it. After inserting the cell and if recovery is possible, charging begins within 10 minutes.
Final conclusions:
Hoping to have been as comprehensive as possible, I greet you and conclude with the highlights of Xtar VC4L.
• Convenient and economical 4-bay basic charger
• Complete display with attractive liquid crystal design + led indicators
• Wide compatibility with Li-ion, NiMH and NiCD batteries
• Compatible with protected 21700 batteries
• Four slots with independent charging
• The 0V activation function can restart batteries that are too discharged
• TC-CC-CV intelligent charging method
• Multiple protections for overcurrent, overload, overvoltage, short circuit.
• Fire-proof built with ecological material.
Thanks to Xtar for sending me the product for free in exchange for my honest evaluation.
https://www.xtar.cc/product/XTAR-VC4L-Charger-156.html
