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XTAR VC8 18650/26650 Li-ION/Ni-MH charger, 8 channels, USB.

Powerful and portable!

XTAR VC8 is a fully compatible 8-channel smart charger for lithium-ion and nickel-hydride and nickel-cadmium cells with LCD display. It supports cell sizes from 10440 to 26650, AA, AAA, AAAA, A, SC, C. Controlled by an MCU, intelligent charging functions enable the VC8 to select the appropriate charging current according to the input power, ultimately protecting both the batteries and the charger from overheating and damage. With a built-in LCD screen, it's easy to see the real-time status with information on voltage, charging current, battery capacity, charge used for charging and charging status, and internal resistance. The XTAR VC8 has multiple protections programmed for safe charging, including over-current, overload, over-voltage and short-circuit protection to protect batteries and ensure full battery utilization. In addition, thanks to its high conversion rate and low heat emission, there is no risk to the charger or cells. The charger can charge protected Li-ION batteries in sizes: 20700 and 21700 with a length of up to 75mm.

The user interface is the LCD screen. The easy-to-read display, informs the user about the current status of the cell being charged. With the display turned off, inserting the cell activates it again. The display shows the current charging status of the battery, the charging current, the battery voltage, the charge used to charge the cells and the resistance of the cells. The current can be changed between: 2x 2A / 4x 1A / 8x 0.5A / 8x 0.25A and 1x 3A (at the extreme ports CH1 or CH8) and in addition, the charger, intelligently reduces the charging current depending on the state of the battery.

Like all high-quality lithium-ion chargers, XTAR's VC8 has both an automatic shut-off function when batteries are fully charged and the ability to revive over-discharged batteries (0V Activation), 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. The charger allows you to check the actual capacity of the battery and its efficiency. In this mode for channels CH1-CH4, the charger tests the actual capacity by "charge-discharge-charging" the batteries. The VC8 has a three-stage TC/CC/CV charging process for Li-ION cells and 0ΔV and -ΔV for Ni-MH/Ni-CD batteries. It also has an interesting STORAGE function , typically found in model chargers, that maximizes battery life.

It monitors and charges each of the 8 channels independently
With TC/CC/CV charging algorithm and real-time detection, the charger is a smart and safe device
Compatible with cells, industrial (so-called without high plus), low capacity and IMR/ INR/ ICR batteries
Charging protected Li-ION batteries in 20700 and 21700 sizes up to 75mm long.
Soft start charging technology, ensures longer cell life
Charger power inputs: USB-C
Real-time charging status
Multiple safety features, ensures safe charging
High heat dissipation rate with minimal heating of cells
High precision, automatic cut-off when fully charged
Made of ABS material for excellent heat dissipation
Warranty: 24 months

What makes the VC8 charger different ?

Three-stage TC/CC/CV processor-controlled charging process for Ni-ION cells
CC processor-controlled charging method with -ΔV/ 0ΔV/ PVD for Ni-MH/Ni-CD
Eight independent charging channels
Buffering technology to protect batteries from rapid currents
STORAGEfunction to maximize cell life
Power supply by USB charger (recommended power 3A)
0V Activation - reactivation function for deeply discharged cells
Protections: short circuit, thermal, reverse polarity protection

NOTE: Review photos, batteries are not part of this offer. The price of the charger without visible batteries.

For your convenience, the charger has a popular USB Type C socket, compatible with most phone adapters on the market. It supports QC3.0 fast charging, with a maximum current of 3A for a single socket in channels CH1 and CH8, when the battery resistance is low enough. We can connect the charger to any power source, with a recommended output of 3A. To power the charger, we need a charger with QC3.0 standard (9V / 2A). It is possible to use a weaker power supply, VC8 will adjust the charging current to the power source's capabilities. Included with the XTAR VC8 charger, we receive a suitable USB-C cable. We can find a suitable USB power adapter here.

An interesting and safe solution in XTAR's VC8 charger is a separately connected power supply, via a USB Type-C socket. This prevents unnecessary heating of the charged cell. When the kit is working, the power supply itself heats up, not the charged cell. As a result, the temperature during charging, can rise no more than 15 degrees on the cell. This directly affects the life of the battery.

In the VC8 XTAR charger, we can also recharge the batteries, up to full. First, we put the battery into the charger and wait until its voltage drops below 4.1V. This will occur during the self-discharge process. Batteries with a voltage of 4.1V or higher are treated as charged by the charger. Charging will start when the voltage drops below 4.1V.

On the other hand, reactivating discharged cells involves inserting it 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.

The STORAGE function maximizes cell life and saves energy. The charger can charge or discharge the battery to its rated voltage in storage mode (for Ch1-CH4) when the battery is not used for a long time or is transported long distances. When the battery voltage is in line with its rated voltage, the self-discharge rate is the slowest and most stable.

Caution: cells discharged below a certain level are irreversibly damaged and may be impossible to reactivate. Avoid discharging Li-ION batteries too deeply - this can significantly reduce their life and capacity or lead to their complete failure.

Technical data:

manufacturer: XTAR
charger model: VC8
supported battery types: 1-8 Li-ION 3.6 - 3.7V protected and unprotected, Ni-MH/Ni-CD 1.2V batteries.
supported battery sizes: 10440, 14500, 14650, 16340, 17335, 17500, 17670, 18350, 18500, 18650, 18700, 20700, 21700, 22650, 25500, 26650, AA, AAA, AAAA, A, SC, C
can charge protected Li-ION batteries of size 20700 and 21700 with a length of up to 75mm
maximum battery dimensions: ∅26 x 75mm
input voltage and input current: QC 3.0 (5V/2A | 9V/2A)
power socket: USB-C
recommended power adapter: 5V 3A (available, here)
output current:
- 8 x 0.25A
- 8 x 0.5A
- 4 x 1A
- 2 x 2A
- 1x 3A (only in one of the two extreme channels 1 or 8)
charging method:
- processor-controlled TC/CC/CV for Li-ION
- processor-controlled CC with -ΔV/0ΔV/PVD for Ni-MH/Ni-CD
charging termination voltage: 4.2V ±0.05V
additional functions: reactivation of deeply discharged cells
protections: thermal, short-circuit, against reverse battery insertion
working temperature: 0 - 40ºC
dimensions: 194 x 134 x 34mm
charger weight: 350g (without cells)

Review of the VC8 charger, available here.

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

Kit includes:

VC8 XTAR charger
USB connection 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.

Condition:	Factory new
Maximum supported charging current:	3
Charging method:	TC/CC/CV
Construction material:	Plastic
Depth:	149mm
Display:	LCD
Height:	35mm
Power port:	USB-C
Security features:	Against overcharging, Against overload, Against reverse polarity, Against short circuit, Thermal
Supported battery sizes:	10440, 14500, 14650, 16340, 17335, 17500, 17670, 18350, 18490, 18500, 18650, 18700, 20700, 21700, 22650, 25500, 26650, A, AA, AAA, AAAA, C, SC
Supported battery types:	Li-ION
Warranty:	24 months
Width:	115mm