AC/DC Peak ChargersOnyx chargers — setting a new standard! |
Every once in a while a new product comes along that is so good it raises the bar. From the people who brought you the IntelliPeak™ ICE™ comes the Onyx line of chargers, the new standard in sport level performance. Affordability is a given with these chargers, but you also get the kind of features that used to be reserved for competition-level drivers. Eight different chargers offer a wide range of options to choose from — each one tailored to fit your particular needs.
Each Onyx charger includes all of the features you want, and none that you don't, including:
- AC/DC input — for indoor/outdoor use
- Incredibly small, lightweight built-in switching AC power supply — takes up less space in your field bag
- Peak detection for NiCd and NiMH packs — a full charge every time
- Auto-trickle — keeps NiCd and NiMH packs topped off and ready
- A wider range of currents — for micro batteries and radio/nitro receiver packs to the biggest NiMHs
- Higher charge currents — for less time charging and more time racing
- Solid-state overload and reverse polarity protection
- Audible indicators
AC/DC Peak Charger
Offers AC/DC versatility and worry-free peak detection for NiCds and NiMH batteries at an incredibly low price!
- 1, 2, or 4 amps from DC input
- 1 or 2A from AC input
- Charges 4-8 cell packs
- Very small and lightweight
AC/DC Sport Peak Charger
A great entry-level charger for electric cars and boats with NiCd or NiMH batteries, as well as nitro racers.
- Five ramping LEDs show charge status
- 1.5A, 3A, and 5 amp charge current options
- 5A charge current can handle the highest capacity sub-C cells
- Includes built-in jack for charging 4-5 cell nitro receiver packs
AC/DC Peak Charger
Ideal for 1/18-1/8 scale electrics and more!
- Includes 800mA, 1.5A, 3A, and 5 amp charge current settings
- For small to large electric packs, nitro receiver packs, even transmitter batteries
- Custom LCD with blue backlight allows for easy viewing anytime
AC/DC Programmable Peak Charger
An excellent choice for electric models as small as 1/32 scale and up to 1/8 scale.
- Features an advanced reversed backlit LCD — the choice for optimal viewing
- Charge current is fully adjustable from 100mA to 5 amps
- Can also charge 4-5 cell nitro receiver packs, and 8 cell transmitter batteries
- Many programmable options
- Five battery memories
AC/DC Advanced Charger
The top-of-the-line in sport charging, perfect for a wide variety of applications.
- Features peak charging for 1-8 cell NiCd and NiMH packs, plus cc/cv charging for LiPo, LiIon and LiFe packs
- The same advanced reversed LCD as the Onyx 220
- Charge current is fully adjustable from 100mA to 7 amps
- Ten battery memories
- Built-in fan to help keep all electronics cool
Advanced Balancing AC/DC Charger
Built on the proven features of the Onyx 230
- Balances each cell for maximum voltage and longer life!
AC/DC Dual Peak Charger
Designed for electric models that use two NiCd or NiMH batteries simultaneously, or for modelers who rotate through multiple batteries at the field or track.
- Features two independent outputs with identical functions
- Two custom blue backlit LCDs
- Two built-in radio battery jacks
- Charge currents up to 5 amps
AC/DC Dual Charger with Balancing
LiPo, LiFe, NiCd, NiMH...the Onyx 245 charger handles all of these batteries, with built-in balancing that maximizes their safety, longevity and performance.
- Compatible with LiPo, LiFe, NiMH and NiCd batteries
- Two independent outputs - each with bulit-in balancer
- Output adapters for ALL the connectors drivers use most!
- Built-in radio battery charge jack
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Onyx Charger Comparison Chart |
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sku and description |
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AC Input |
110V |
117V |
117V |
117V |
117V |
117V |
DC Input |
11-15V |
11-15V |
11-15V |
11-15V |
11-15V |
11-15V |
number of outputs |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
battery types |
NiCd, NiMH |
NiCd, NiMH |
NiCd, NiMH |
NiCd, NiMH |
NiCd, NiMH, LiPo, Li-Ion, LiFe (A123) |
NiCd, NiMH |
# cells |
4-8 |
4-7 |
4-8 |
4-8 |
1-8 NiXX cells, 1-3 LiXX cells |
4-8, each output |
peak detection |
8mV |
8mV |
NiCd 8mV, NiMH 5mV |
3-20mV adjustable |
3-20mV adjustable |
NiCd 8mV, NiMH 5mV |
fast charge current |
1, 2, 4A |
1.5A, 3A, 5A |
0.8A, 1.5A, 3A, 5A |
0.1 - 5.0A |
0.1 - 7.0A |
0.8A, 1.5A, 3A, 5A each output |
fast chg safety timer |
90 minutes |
90 minutes |
90 minutes |
0-300 minutes adjustable |
0-300 minutes adjustable |
90 minutes |
auto-trickle |
yes |
yes |
yes, can manually override |
yes, can manually override |
yes, can manually override |
yes, can manually override |
trickle chg current |
1/20 fast charge setting |
1/20 fast chg current |
1/20 fast chg current |
auto (1/20 fast chg current), or manual set (0-250mA) |
auto (1/20 fast chg current), or manual set (0-250mA) |
1/20 fast charge current |
main output |
built-in lead with standard connector |
lead with standard plug |
lead with standard plug |
lead with standard plug |
banana jacks (std adapter incl) |
2 leads with std plugs |
radio battery jack |
for 4-5 cell Rx batteries |
for 4-5 cell Rx batteries |
for 4-8 cell radio batteries |
for 4-8 cell radio batteries |
n/a |
two, for 4-8 cell radio batteries |
input controls |
slide switch |
slide switch, pushbutton |
3 buttons |
4 buttons |
4 buttons |
3 buttons each output |
memories |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
10 |
0 |
LCD or LEDs |
multi-function status LED |
5 LEDs show charge state |
custom 7-segment LCD with blue backlight |
2x8 reversed matrix LCD with backlight |
2x8 reversed matrix LCD with backlight |
two 7-segment LCDs with blue backlights |
LCD data |
n/a |
n/a |
Batt. type and voltage, charge current, mAh, and time |
Input and output volts, peak volts, charge current, mAh, and time, many adj. features, errors |
Input and output volts, peak volts, charge current, mAh, and time, many adj. features, errors |
Each LCD shows battery type and volts, charge current, mAh, and time |
physical dimensions |
3.5 x 4.1 x 1.1 in. |
5.74 x 4.60 x 1.61 in. (146 x 117 x 41mm) |
5.75 x 5.25 x 1.81 in. (146 x 133 x 46mm) |
5.71 x 5.12 x 1.77 in. (145 x 130 x 45mm) |
6.0 x 5.28 x 1.69 in. (152 x 134 x 43mm) |
8.0 x 6.0 x 2.0 in. (203 x 152 x 51mm) |
weight |
9.17 oz. (260 g) |
17.0 oz. (484g) |
19.2 oz. (543g) |
20.4 oz. (578g) |
23.5 oz. (666g) |
27.8 oz (789g) |
comments |
Tiny, yet powerful! |
base model |
can charge Tx packs and smaller elec and nitro Rx packs more charge current options adds an LCD with blue backlight |
fully adjustable fast currents many more adjustable options more advanced LCD 5 memories |
can charge up to 7 amps can charge lithium battery types output takes many adapter types 10 memories |
two chargers in one each circuit identical to Onyx 210 both outputs totally independent |
| *Each model includes a small, lightweight built-in switching AC power supply, audible tones for setup / charge completion / and errors, applies linear charge current, and includes solid-state current overload and reverse polarity protection. *The radio battery jack accepts universal radio battery plugs or BEC type connectors |
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