If you look for precise charger of Li-ion batteries You may be interested charger from Soshine ,specific SC-S7 model with LCD display.If you want more information, please read the this review of the charger:
On begining will describe the pros and cons of this device then will write detailed info and how to work with charger:
Here are the pros and cons of Soshine SC-S7 charger:
Here is pros:
- LCD display with % charging status , time of charging , voltage on battery, and very VERY IMPORTANT capacity in mAh !!
- Can charge multiple battery types AA/AAA Nimh ,18650 14500, 16340 for Li-ion type bateries.
- Antireverese protection realy work. You can not charge the battery when you put it in reverse, I tested it.
- Manufacturer Soshine comes with charging from USB or the AC adapter is good solution
- MAX 1 000mA charging current is safe for most of the li-ion batteries
- Cost cheap solution with LCD and measurement capacity
Here is cons:
- The biggest disadvantage SC-S7 charger that can charge only one battery.Often is necessary to recharge 2 pieces (2xAAA or 2x 18650 here is good 4x 18650 charger TOMO M4
- Scroll to select the type of battery is not 100% but a good way to save space
Detailed review of Soshine SC-S7 charger
The charger is manufactured in white color .Charger Dimensions are 95mm x 48mm x 23mm design is good. Dimensions of LCD are 26mm x 11mm. LCD has green backlight wich is good visible in the darkness.The slider can be moved depending on the type and dimension of battery (AA/AAA Nimh ,18650 14500, 16340 for Li-ion,LIFEPO4 is not supo). Sometimes it does not work well battery is not charging because it has a bad contact – you need better press slider.
On the LCD, you can watch battery capacity ,It is a very useful way to test your batteries by charging you can compare capacity.End voltage during charging is important,for example at 3.6V Li-ion battery is 4.2V if the charger has been charged to higher voltages, it would have reduced battery life. Soshine SC-S7 charger is a precision stop the charging at 4.2V for Li-ion battery (Charger is not suitable for LiFePO4 have end voltage – 3.6V)
Good review of SC-S7 charger with measurements
If is batery bad display of SC7 show “Fail” “Poor Cell”@Li-ion
Table of standard charging times by battery type and capacity:
| Battery capacity | Nimh Charging tim | Li-ion charging time |
|---|---|---|
| 600mAh | aprox. 45 min | aprox. 45 min |
| 1000mAh | aprox. 72 min | aprox. 72 min |
| 1800mAh | aprox. 110 min | aprox. 110 min |
| 2200mAh | aprox. 160 min | aprox. 160 min |
Where to buy Soshine SC7:
Recommends buying from eBay, a good price is 11-15 USD postage free.When buy must choose EU or US connection.I am from Europe, I chose charger with Eu connection. I have seen the charger on AliExpress and other Chinese shops.
All technical parameters:
- Precision end-of-charge voltage detection
- Floating charge maintains battery in full charge
- Intelligent reverse-connect protection, detects the polarity of the inserted battery
- LCD displays multi-information, voltage, time, charging percentage, charging capacity, worse battery and bad battery
- Metal plates for charging connection can easy adjust for many different types battery cell
- Automatic 3.7V/1.2V battery cell voltage and polarity detection
- Over charging time-out protection
- Power input can use DC12V or Mini USB DC5V for charging
- Auto active function for Lithium battery cell open (0 Voltage)
- Brand: Soshine
- Model: SC-S7
- Compatible Battery Type:
- Li-ion Battery: 18650, 14500, 16340
- Ni-MH Battery: AA, AAA
- Charger Mode: CC / CV @ Li-ion / DELTA V @ Ni-MH battery
- Power Input:
- DC12V, 1000mA
- USB Input: DC5V, 600mA
- Output:
- Li-ion 3.7V Battery: 1000mA
- Ni-MH 1.2V Battery: 1000mA
- Cut-Off Voltage:
- Li-ion Battery: 4.2V
- Ni-MH Battery: 1.4V
- Operating temperature: 0 ~ 55 Degrees Celsius
- Storage temperature: -25 ~ 70 Degrees Celsius
- Dimensions(L x W x H): 95mm x 48mm x 23mm
- Weight: 51g (without power adapter)
- Adapter Information:
- Europe Standard: Round EU plug
- Input: 100V-240V, 50-60Hz 0.3A
- Output: 12V, 1.0A
