That should fix a major weakness that the MC3000 had with the spring attachment to the board end.
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Mandrake: Are you in fact / practice seeing such an acceptable level of consistency of DCIR measurements using this charger (meaning consistency in the range of what I see w/ my MC3000s)?
I haven’t documented it… and without digging I don’t remember your numbers. But it is close to what I see with my Mc3000 (as far as consistency). Though they came out with firmware for the S8000 that changed the basic readings significantly…
I didn’t document that either, ZI just read about it. As you know, I have more faith in ,and so use my AC IR meters as my main trusted method of measurement.
Sorry Mandrake - I should have provided that reference. I am not referring to impedance measurement (ACIR), or to absolute accuracy, but only to consistency, which as you indicated is also my first priority. I want to limit the scope of my question to that very specific aspect of performance for clarity.
Here is that data from current production unit(s) of the MC3000. I don’t need documentation from the S8000, as your own general observations / opinions of this will be sufficient. Thanx!
it it pretty good. Not as tight as your numbers. But with 14500 all slots 6 tests were between 43 and 45.
I wasn’t spending much time seating the cell. Just popped it in and waited for the machine to finish the test.
Cell was at ~ 4.12 volts
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There is now an update tool available (for Windows only right now). You can download it together with the firmware files from the website of the manufacturer. To update the firmware, connect the S8000 with your computer and start the program. Select the correct port and the firmware file, then click on “update”. That’s all!
Since firmware version 3.0.33 the S8000 supports serial communication to control all functions and read detailed information for each slot. It was designed to work with TestController (created by @HKJ), a very powerful tool to collect sensor data and control lab equipment. So far I wasn’t able to use all of its features because the configuration gets a little tricky, but once everything is set up, it should be possible the control the S8000 from a graphical user interface and record data while charging or discharging. Even scripts for complex charging tasks are possible.
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Thanks for the info, However as of this post website only shows firmware 3.0.32 not 3.0.33?
Apparently that website wasn’t updated yet. The latest firmware 3.0.38 can be downloaded here:
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Wow thanks for the speedy reply and info
What the hell, why they are selling headphones which have nothing to do with chargers, batteries or even e-bikes? Was wondering why in the link preview is something mentioned with “PHILIPS open-ear bone condution” 
The S8000 is sold out btw.
I’m being a bit facetious here, but did the factory try putting a battery in one of these before shipping them out? Just got one, took it out of the box and tried placing a battery in, OMG the springs and/or what ever makes it slid are atrocious. Have they ever tried an xtar vc4sl for example, it’s butter smooth loading batteries. 2 hands with the S8000 and it’s a challenge to get them in there, in this day & age I can’t really believe how bad loading batteries on this premium charger is. On the xtar using one hand and 1 finger the battery is easily loaded, I just don’t get they would make them like this. It makes the whole charger feel like a cheap pos, sorry but that is the first impression.
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We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused, and we acknowledge that this is a shortcoming on our part. If you’re willing, could you please try the following steps? First, slightly loosen the center screw to see if it makes inserting the batteries smoother. If the improvement is minimal, you can also try loosening the screws on the four corners. In most cases, this adjustment significantly improves the issue. Thank you very much for your patience and understanding!
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Thanks for the suggestions, however this is brand new and in order to get to those screws, I would have to peel off the serial number label for the middle screw, to which I’m not willing to do at this point, and the four corners I would have to pry/peel off the rubber feet and I don’t want to do that so that don’t start falling off afterwards which sometimes happens to devices after removing the rubber feet. The solution I worked out for now is to use a large popsicle stick to slid the battery contact all the way back, put the battery in with the other hand and slowly remove popsicle stick. I was also surprised to find a micro-usb connection instead of usb-c.
I had decided to purchase this charger after I seen the “Test Controller” program to operate it from the PC, as I don’t think prior to that you have any software to control it from the pc or smart phone (no Bluetooth) like the skyrc mc3000, which I have been following for awhile, but it appears their software and/or charger is buggy in disconnects , so I steered clear of that one. Lastly I wanted to let you know I have a couple of Enova model “All-80” that are working just fine still for bulk charging a bunch of batteries for several multi-cell lights, I think you are the same company that made them?
You can easily find the S8000 at other retailers, at least in the States, I literally just got mine 2 days ago.
You don’t need to worry too much, the rubber feet won’t easily come off once they’re reattached. If you’re concerned about after-sales service, rest assured that we can extend your warranty by one additional year (within two years, if any issues arise, you can contact the distributor, and we’ll work with them to resolve the matter). We sincerely apologize once again for any inconvenience caused.
TC is an excellent tool, and I believe you will agree with me after using it.
All Enova chargers are our products.
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I’ve been meaning to ask this for awhile now, I read the following here "So far it is more like an “MC3000 light”
So compared to the skyrc what features doesn’t the S8000 have? I’d really like to see a comparison of the two competitor’s units.
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It has improved a lot. Biggest missing feature so far is Bluetooth.
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If they do add Bluetooth, I hope it will allow a dongle to be used, otherwise our current units will miss out.
The USB interface is pretty good for long term data logging.
I find that Bluetooth drops out when I’m using bluez in Linux to connect to digital multimeters and I end up with gaps in data.
Surprisingly I only had that issue with the Aneng type meters so far. For example the WT81B works for days without interruption, even while using the same Bluetooth interface for headphones etc.
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