New Releases — 04 August 2012
Duratrax Onyx 150 AC/DC Balancing LiPo Charger

The Duratrax Onyx 150 AC/DC Balancing LiPo Charger was designed for the modeler looking for budget-friendly, balanced charging for 1-3S LiPo packs.  A tiny built-in power supply makes it easy to take along.  Once the Onyx 150 is plugged in, all the modeler needs to do is hook up a pack and set the charge rate.  The Onyx 150 starts and stops automatically – features a multi-color LED for reading charge status at a glance.

  • Charges 1-3S LiPo packs to maximum voltage, and balances with +/- 5mV accuracy
  • Includes a compact switching power supply for AC/DC charging convenience
  • Perfect for packs with Deans Ultra Plug or Traxxas High-Voltage connectors
  • Offers switch-settable charge rates, sound cues for setup ease and a tri-color LED for status updates
  • Custom cc/cv charge profile ensures maximum voltage and prevents overcharging
  • Includes 90-minute safety timer and a built-in cooling fan
  • Protected with solid-state reverse polarity and current overload circuitry
  • Includes a balancing port for balancing and charging 3S packs, plus an adapter for 2S packs.
  • 5-year limited warranty.

Specifications:

AC Input: 110V 60Hz

DC Input: 11-15V

Battery Type: 1-3 LiPo cells (3.7-11.1V) only

Battery Capacity: 100-7500mAh

Fast Charge Current: 1.5A, 3.0A & 5.0A (50W)

Output Connections: attached leads w/Deans® Ultra Plug® connector, Traxxas® adapter & universal radio jack (for 1-3S LiPo packs)

Input Connections: attached AC lead and detachable DC lead w/alligator clips

Case Size: 5.3 x 5.0 x 1.9 in (133 x 127 x 48 mm)

Weight: 12.6 oz (356 g)

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About Dean: I am one of the Lead Contributors for RC Driver Magazine. Like Greg, my first hobby grade vehicle was a Tamiya Falcon; I began racing an RC10 shortly thereafter and have been hooked ever since. My garage of vehicles includes everything from a Losi 5ive-T and HPI Super 5SC Flux, to a Losi Micro T and almost everything in between including boats. I also help out at R/C Madness (my home away from home) in Enfield, CT, in my spare time. While I don’t race all that often anymore my Nephew, Doc, is starting to race my fleet of vehicles.

(1) Reader Comment

  1. hi, guys, i have the onyx 150 AC/DC lipo charger, after buying the charger and using it for a day,it won’t charge my 5000 35c battery no more,when i try to start it up for charge,it gives me a loud beeping noise and it keeps flashing an orange light.it never stops beeping.why is that/ can someone help me?

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