Charger XTAR VC8 for 18650/26650 USB

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.

• 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.

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.