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Which charger is better ? - 4/20/2008 3:01:18 AM   
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Status: offline 		I am looking at either getting the Triton 2 or the Super Brain 989. Which is better? I have a few cars and trucks that are nitro and need the ir packs charged. I also have recently got into the eletric helicopter with lipos and need a charger for all. I do not know much about chargers but from what I read the triton 2 charges lipos with more than the 989 but the 989 has a output of 10 amps max. The triton 2 at 7 max , kinda confusing???

Triton 2



Input Voltage: 10-15V DC
Battery Types, of cells: 1-24 Nickel-Cadmium cells (1.2-28.0V NiCd)
1-24 Nickel-Metal Hydride cells (1.2-28.0V NiMH)
1-3 Lithium-Ion or Lithium-Polymer cells (3.6-14.8V Li-Ion/Li-Po)
3, 6, 12 Lead-Acid cells (6, 12, 24V Pb)
Fast Charge Current: 0.1-5.0A linear (2.5A max. for Li-Ion/Li-Po)
Fast Charge Termination: "zero deltaV" peak detection for NiCd and NiMH “ constant current/constant voltage" for Pb and Li-Ion/Li-Po (cc/cv)
(optional thermal cutoff for all battery types sold seperately-GPMM3151)
Trickle Charge Current: 0-250mA (n/a for Li-Ion, Li-Po and Pb)
Discharge Current: 0.1-3.0A (2.5A max for Li-Ion/Li-Po)
Discharge Cutoff Voltage: 0.5-1.16V per cell NiCd & NiMH Li-Ion/Li-Po fixed at 2.8V per cell Pb fixed at 1.8V per cell
Cycle Count: One to ten cycles (n/a for Li-Ion, Li-Po and Pb)
Battery Memories: 10 battery memories
Display Type: 2-line, 32-character LCD
Output Connectors: banana jacks
Case Size: 6.2 x 4.0 x 2.0 in (157 x 102 x 51mm)
Weight: 16.4 oz (466g)





Super Brain 989


AC/DC Thermal Controlled & Fan Cooled Battery Charger, Including 10 Amp Fan Cooled AC Power Supply
Patented Micro Peak® Technology Included for NiCd & NiMH packs
Charges: 1 to 25 NiCd / NiMH Cells, 1 to 8 Cell Lithium, and 6-24 volt Lead Acid/Gel Cell Batteries
Cell Range of: 100-19,900 mAH
Charge Rate of: 0.1A up to 10.0A for NiCd / NiMH, and 1.2c max for Lithium Cells
Discharge Rate of: 0.1A up to 10.0A with Adjustable Cut-off Range
Adjustable Peak Sensitivity
24 Battery Profile/Memory Storage with Safety Confirmation (MRC SafeGuard™ Technology) & profile history recall
Auto Cycle Mode (1-9 cycles, 1-199 minute delay per cycle) For Battery Conditioning
Adjustable Trickle Charge Feature
Temperature Cutoff Range from 110°-160°F
Motor Break-in Feature with Adjustable Time & Output
1-30VDC 10A (120VA) Adjustable Output for Comm Lathe or Tire Cutter, etc
10A AC Power Supply, Temperature Probe, & Assorted Connectors Included

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RE: Which charger is better ? - 4/20/2008 1:17:35 PM   
guver


 

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Status: offline 		I use them both and niether is better really. They are close to the same specs, the mrc has slightly better specs and power, but maybe a few less features. It also comes with a nice power supply , and if you want to use on AC POWER THen that's worth something.

I think the linit for T-2 is 5S and the 989 is 8S for lipos and the current limit yopu posted is correct. 7 amps, and 10 amps.

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RE: Which charger is better ? - 4/21/2008 4:15:58 PM   
BigTruckDriver


 

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Status: offline 		Thatnks I am concerned with specs on power not really ALL the little features. Looks like the MRC migh be it.

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RE: Which charger is better ? - 4/21/2008 9:46:13 PM   
guver


 

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Status: offline 		The 989 has a max power of 106 watts and the Triton has a max power of 90 watts LI batts (84 useable watts for NI batts)

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