Opus BT-C2000 Charger Information

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NEW BT-C2000 Battery Charger
Charge Test Analyze AA AAA C & D NiMH NiCd Batteries

Easy to use. Back lighted display. Set up all channels at once or each channel individually.
Charge, Discharge, Refresh Cycle, Test Capacity, Internal Resistance
Completely redesigned. It just works.

Features

  • Four indepentent channels can be programmed as group or individually.
  • Charge, condition and analyze one to four AA or AAA batteries.
  • Charge, condition and analyze one or two C and D batteries.
  • Charge, condtion and analyze NiMH and NiCd rechargeable batteries.
  • Test internal resistance for any 1.5V battery including Alkaline.
  • Easy to read large Backlit LCD display.
  • Digitally displays capacity, voltage, time elapsed and current.
  • Adjustable charging rate from 200 to 1400 mA. (1000 mA max 4 channels)
  • Five modes of operation:
    o Charge:
    o Discharge:
    o Discharge Refresh:
    o Charge Test:
    o Quick Test:
  • Negative delta V (-dV) full charge detection.
  • 16 bit Delta-Sigma Analog to Digital Converter.
  • Four independent thermocouples to manage battery temperature.
  • Two independent thermal monitors for the charger circuits.
  • Second Generation optimized charging circuits and firmware.
  • 12V input powered and can be powered by an optional car adapter.
  • Worldwide voltage switching power supply.
  • Rugged construction with extensive ventilation for the batteries.

Specifications
Operating voltage 12Vdc. 10V minimum, 16V maximum.
Adapter Power Supply input: 100 - 240 VAC, 50 –60 Hz.
Adatper Power Supply output: 12Vdc 1.0A.
Charge current: maximum 1400 mA, 200 mA increments.
(1000 mA max all 4 channels)
Default charge current 400 mA.
Discharge current range up to 500 mA.
Maximum Charging Capacity 20,000 mAh
Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 deg C

Includes:
BT-C2000 Charger
Wall Adapter Power Supply
2 C&D Battery Adapters
Operating Manual

Thermal performance.
First image at start of charge, 4 PowerEx AA 2700 NiMH cells fully discharged. All 4 channels 1000 mA charge rate.

About one hour into charge.

About two hours into charge.

About two and half hours into charge. The left most cell is showing full at this time. This should be the hottest temps as the batteries reach full charge and heat from the charging current.

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Thanks for sharing!!

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Thanks danaco. It looks like it will outdo any non hobby charger out their.
Where can it be bought though ?, and how much is it ? as it’s not in your post.

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Opus-BT-C2000-Battery-Charger-Tester-Analyzer-NiMH-NiCd-AA-AAA-C-D-12-Volt-US-/331042777396?pt=Battery_Chargers&hash=item4d13afe934

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Thanks Ohaya.

It is also on Amazon.

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Looks really nice, Smart packaging too….it should sell really good.

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A group buy would be nice. :slight_smile:

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40 per case. Contact me direct for case pricing.

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Thanks for the great review Danaco,

Is it acceptable to use a computer fan to cool the batteries while they are being charged or will this interfere with the heat detection capabilities of the charger.

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Using a cooling fan is ok.

The charger does not use deltaT as full charge detection algorithm so external cooling is no problem. However you should not need any external cooling with this charger. Temperature is mostly monitored in case of failure of a battery or the charger in order to terminate in case of a problem.