Duratrax Onyx 240 AC/DC Dual Charger NiCd/NiMH

by DuraTrax

Product Features

• Dual Charger
• AC/DC Charger
• NiCD/NiMH
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• Shipping weight: 1 pound

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 4 inches ; 2.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001DTULS8
• Manufacturer recommended age: 14 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #185,261 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Product Description

This is the DuraTrax Onyx 240 AC/DC Dual Charger with Backlit LCDs. Excellent for electric powered models that use two NiCd or NiMH simultaneously or modelers who rotate through multiple batteries at the field or track. **Additional Technical Info Will Be Added When It Becomes Available.** FEATURES Charges 4-8 cell NiCd or NiMH (4.8 - 9.6V) cells Two independent outputs each with identical features and functions Selectable charge currents of 800mA, 1.5A, 3A and 5A with auto- trickle-each output NiCd and NiMH compatibility with custom peak detections-each output Unique built-in jack for charging 4 - 5 cell receiver packs for nitro models, even Tx packs-each output Custom LCD with blue backlight shows battery voltage, charge current time and capacity-one for each output Simple pushbutton controls and audible tones aid in setup and use- each output DC power lead with alligator clips easily connects to many 12V DC power sources Solid state reverse polarity and current overload protection ensure trouble-free operation Five year warranty INCLUDES DuraTrax Onyx 240 AC/DC Sport Peak Charger SPECS AC Input 110V AC 60Hz DC Input 11-15V DC, built-in lead with alligator clips Battery Capacity Range 750-7500mAh Fast Charge Current 0.8A, 1.5A, 3A, 5A linear (40W) Fast Charge Termination Peak detection Fast Charge Safety Timer 90 minutes Peak Sensitivity 8mV for NiCd, 4mV for NiMH Auto Trickle Current 1/20 fast chg setting, rounded to 50mA (0-250mA) Controls 3-pushbuttons Display Type 7 segment custom LCD with blue backlight *Output Connections Built-in lead with standard connector Built-in jack for 4-5 cell Rx packs or Tx packs *Adapter-Standard to Deans Ultra Male (available separately) (GPMM3131) separately) (DTXC2210) Protective Devices Solid-state reverse polarity and current overload Case size 7.95 x 6 x 1.97"" (202 x 153 x 50mm) Weight 27.8oz (789g)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Very fast charger with detailed information, January 9, 2012

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carolinaautoguy (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Duratrax Onyx 240 AC/DC Dual Charger NiCd/NiMH (Toy)

After waiting over 2 hours for each battery charge, it was nice being able to charge 2 simultaneously in less than 40 minutes. This will obviously depend on the number of cells and MAH and run down of the battery.
Using a power outlet (Dead to Full Charge):
6 cell 1800 MAH takes under 25 Minutes
6 cell 3300 MAH takes around 35 Minutes
Let batteries cool off before charging

Audible alarm notifies you when the battery is at full charge. LCD Data Screens tell you how long the Battery has been charging and How many MAH the battery is currently at. Dual power source is nice also... plug into a normal outlet with no transformer needed or connect to a 12 volt Battery
(Car Battery). The charger was set up with Tamiya Plugs (Square and Half Circle) so you might need an adapter, I did not need an adapter. It also has additional plug ins for RX batteries.

I have heard, but on this topic I am not an expert, that this charger will only charge 1 Lipo battery at a time. So confirm with an expert if you are trying to charge Multiple Lipo Batteries instead of the Normal NiMH Batteries that come with most cars.

If purchased new it should have a 5 year warranty which is a nice guarantee of the craftsmanship of the product. I lucked out and purchased a New charger for around $90 including shipping, but they tend to run around $125. If you find for less than $125 it is a pretty good deal.

5.0 out of 5 stars Works perfect, November 7, 2011

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we7313 - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Duratrax Onyx 240 AC/DC Dual Charger NiCd/NiMH (Toy)

I use this charger alot, and it works perfect. Make sure to read the instructions so you set the voltage to match the battery you are charging.
The only downside of this charger is every time I unplug it I have to reset the battery types and voltage of the charge.
I would buy and am buying another (to charge 4 batteries at once).

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great charger, June 5, 2011

By 

Brian Golob (Tacoma, WA United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Duratrax Onyx 240 AC/DC Dual Charger NiCd/NiMH (Toy)

This is a great charger. It charges batteries that usually take several hours in 15-20 minutes! Easy to use once you figure it out, and you have lots of different charging options. Plus, you can charge 2 at once, which is really handy for airsoft or RC cars or whatever you have.