The charger A + Life RS720 is manufactured by La Crosse Technology. It is equivalent to RS700 model (or across the Atlantic BC700) but features the new LX processor that improves the management of temperature on the batteries. It charges from January to April rechargeable AA / AAA LR06 format and type / LR03 NiMH or NiCad, with individual control over each pile (-dV, current, temperature). The charge current is adjustable to 200, 500 or 700mAh, so choosing between a slow charge (C / 10) and rapid charging (C / 4, C / 2) according to the type and capacity of the battery. Each slot or compartment has an active temperature protection, automatic detection of reverse polarity, a detection / overload protection, and damaged batteries. Besides the load, the RS720 allows discharge the batteries (adjustable current 100 to 500 mA), test (Test / Check-in) via a charging / discharging, reactivate / format (Refresh / Break-in) through an automatic cycle of several charges and discharges stopping when the rechargeable battery has reached its maximum capacity; ideal to retrieve old batteries or to format new batteries. Note the option to select different programs for each compartment, slot 1 to 4. Finally the 4 displays (not backlit) simultaneously provide for each compartment, the following measures: voltage V, current mA milliampere / hour and time (hour and minutes elapsed for the charge / discharge through the integrated timer). If the new RS720 is as reliable as the old series RS700 / RS1000 This smart charger is an excellent choice for charging and maximize the life of your rechargeable batteries.
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