HobbyKing 1-6S 500W 30V 20A Balance Charger on sale! $50 (Save $23)

[markz]

I need a replacement for my iMax b8+ and I stumbled across this 500W!
Decent wattage! 500W for $50usd doesnt seem bad at all.
Its no iCharcher by any means, but why pay too much
You can buy server psu's for cheap, just use the search function here on ES
I bought four Dell psu's (12V 62A) on ebay, local e-recycler, for $4/each!

https://hobbyking.com/en_us/smart-charger-500w.html

Features:
• ARM Cortex-M4
• 2.4-inch IPS LCD
• One-key shuttling
• USB Interface (for charging phones or other USB charged devices)
Specs:
Input voltage: DC 9-32V
Output voltage: 0-30V
Charging current: 0.1-20.0A
Discharge current: 0.1-5.0A
Maximum charging power: 500W
Maximum discharge power: 15W
Balance current: 1A/cell
Balance string number: 1~6S
Battery types supported: LiFe/Lilon/LiPo/LiHv (1~6S); NiMH/Cd (1~16S); Pb (1~12S)
Display type: 2.4” 320x240 IPS LCD
Operating temperature: 0-40°C
Storage temperature: -20-60°C
Dimensions: 115x130x52 mm (excluding protrusions)
Weight: 289g

Specs:
Input voltage: DC 9-32V
Output voltage: 0-30V
Charging current: 0.1-20.0A
Discharge current: 0.1-5.0A
Maximum charging power: 500W
Maximum discharge power: 15W
Balance current: 1A/cell
Balance string number: 1~6S
Battery types supported: LiFe/Lilon/LiPo/LiHv (1~6S); NiMH/Cd (1~16S); Pb (1~12S)
Display type: 2.4” 320x240 IPS LCD
Operating temperature: 0-40°C
Storage temperature: -20-60°C
Dimensions: 115x130x52 mm (excluding protrusions)
Weight: 289g

 

[fourbanger]

Thanks for the heads up!

 

[Hillhater]

Description doesnt make clear if it has logging capability for use with Logview etc .

 

[999zip999]

Input voltage 9-32 volt ? What voltage do you need to get 500 watt output ?

 

[markz]

All I got is the info from Hobbykings website.

Reading the comments may help but I dont see much useful info there, just that everyone gives it a good grade.

There is the 3:47 minute video as well.
https://youtu.be/01ZE0pAgzQk?t=32
Just 350W psu he said.

Other videos on youtube, lots of them!
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=iSDT+SC-620+Smart+Charger+%28500W%29

 

[Quinc]

What is "Pb (1~12S)" 24volts?

 

[Addy]

What is "Pb (1~12S)" 24volts?

That's for lead-acid batteries, which are made with several cells in series internally. A 12V lead-acid battery is made with 6 cells inside (6S = 12V).

 

[markz]

Here is a thread on this charger
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?2714446-ISDT-SC-620-20A-500W-Smart-Charger-Review

Here is the company website for this iSDT SC-620 Smart Charger (500W)
http://www.isdt.co/

Product Line Up
http://www.isdt.co/category/product
Please note that their website states the the SC-620 is discontinued, which is why HK has it on sale. Print out the manual if you are going to buy it.

New Firmware
http://www.isdt.co/download

Operating Instruction Manual
http://www.isdt.co/down/pdf/SC-620_en.pdf
Please read page 13

Limited between 50-530W INPUT POWER
Limited between 9-30V INPUT VOLTAGE

Max input power limitation: if the input power fails to reach the max working power (160W), set this parameter based on the actual output capacity of input power in order to protect it and enable the charger to work stably. For example, as the power connected is 12V/10A, the value of
this item should be 120W. Min input power: this item can protect the battery from excessive discharge since it’s used as input power. If the charger tests that the input voltage is lower than the default value, all tasked in operation would be terminated and there would be a warning of low voltage. For example, if
a 6S Lipo battery is used as the input power source, the value of the item should be 21V to protect the battery from excessive discharge.

Also a headline called "Application software & Driver"
http://www.isdt.co/download
PC Software

Banggood also has these beasts!
For not much more then the 500W version!

https://www.banggood.com/search/isdt.html
HK is $50+$27usd from USA West which is $95C
So Banggood is cheaper at $83CDN in that respect.
But 620 is sold out right now!

Reference (Same price w/sh as HK - iSDT SC-620 500W 20A MINI Smart LCD Battery Balance Charger CA$83.10

ISDT T6 BattGo 780W 35A Smart LCD Battery Balance Charger Discharger for Lipo LiHv NiMH Battery CA$115.07

ISDT T8 BattGo 1000W 30A Smart Battery Balance Charger For 1-8S Lipo Battery CA$127.85

iSDT address
Address: 5th Fl., Bldg. 9, Mabian Industrial Zone, Yangtian Rd., Block 72, Xin’An Street,Bao’An District, Shenzhen, PRC

ISDT was established in University Town of Shenzhen by a group of engineers, photographers, flyers, supply chain experts who keep pursuing freedom and innovation in August 2015.

 

[kfong]

I've been impressed with the battgo product. I have the round 600w version and the 8S balancer. Both are used to keep my 6s lithium bank in my Van topped off or balanced. Accuracy is good.