Compact two-channel USB charger Fenix ARE-D2 for Li-ion and NiMH/NiCd batteries. When a charged Li-ion battery is inserted, it also functions as a backup power source (powerbank) for charging USB devices (flashlights, mobile phones, MP3 players and more). Thanks to its compact size, the charger is particularly suitable for travel. It automatically detects the inserted battery type and selects the optimal charging algorithm. The charger is equipped with an LCD display that shows the current battery voltage, the type of batteries being charged and other information. Each charging slot is monitored independently so that batteries of different sizes, capacities and even different chemistries can be charged simultaneously (Li-Ion and NiMH/NiCd can be charged at the same time). For each slot, a charging current of 500 - 1000 mA can be selected. 2000 mA can then be set when charging a single battery in slot B. The highest charging current can only be set when charging one battery.

The charger can charge Li-ion batteries of the following types: 26650, 22650, 25500, 21700, 18650, 17670, 18700, 14650, 18500, 18490, 18350, 17500, 14500, 16340, RCR123 and NiMH batteries of the sizes AAA, AA, C. The charger can also charge Li-ion 21700 and 20700 batteries with protective electronics.

Specifications of the USB charger

• Two independently monitored charging channels, CC/CV charging algorithm.
• Three levels of charging current - 500 mA, 1000 mA and 2000 mA. Charging current can be selected for each channel separately. For NiMh/NiCd batteries, the maximum charging current is 1000 mA. The 2000 mA current can only be charged when using one slot marked with the letter B.
• The following li-ion batteries, for example, can be recharged in the charger: 26650, 21700, 18650 li-ion, 14500, 16340, RCR123. You can also charge all AA and AAA batteries from our range.
• Protection against reverse battery insertion, short circuit, overcharging and too deep discharge.
• Weight of the charger 92 grams.
• Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30 millimeters.
• Includes charger and USB cable.
• The charger can be purchased with a USB network adapter or USB car adapter (not included).

Battery charging

Plug the charger into the USB. The display will light up. When the batteries are inserted, the display will show the battery type and charging status. The button is used to switch the charging current in order: 1000 mA - 500 mA - 2000 mA. The charging current can be selected during the first 8 seconds of charging (the battery icon flashes on the display).

Charging USB devices (use as a backup USB power supply)

Insert a charged battery into the charger (in slot B). Plug the USB cable into the USB output connector and connect the device to be charged. Hold the B button for 2 seconds to activate the powerbank function in low current draw mode (100 mA). A further hold activates full current draw. During charging (e.g. of a mobile phone) USB 5V will appear on the display.

Notice

• Do not charge Li-ion cells that have undergone an over-discharge condition (below 2V).
• When using the charger, please observe the safety guidelines.
• We recommend using good quality batteries.
• Not intended for charging LiFePO4 batteries.

Warranty

Legal two-year warranty.