Which PSU??

[Jamin_00]

For this charger Hyperion EOS 0610i Duo?

I want to be able to charge 2 x 5000mah 6s packs on at least 1c so as long as it can do that, happy days

[GravityKills]

for two packs you'll need at least a 300 W supply with a higher voltage than 12 V (like 13.8 V, preferably higher).

[Jamin_00]

Where is a good place to buy such a thing??

I see ones that are 13.8v but they dont say a watt rating just 20a for example

[sacko]

Model Shop Leeds - Specialists in radio controlled models

Can only see a 12v one.

[SRH990]

12V @ 20A = 240W but as most put out 13.8v (even if 12v is stated) then

13.8V @20A = 276W

Now, if you want to charge a 5000 6S pack at 5C ............

[Jamin_00]

Pro-Peak Power Supply 13.8V 20A - OIP2000 - ModelmaniacsOnline.Co.Uk

Would that do the job??

[machasm]

Pro-Peak Power Supply 13.8V 20A - OIP2000 - ModelmaniacsOnline.Co.Uk

Would that do the job??

That will be borderline TBH.
6S packs charge to 25V and at 5A equals 25*5= 125W thats just for one battery at 1C. You need to double that for batteries in parrallel so 250W.
Now that is without losses!
factor in the PSU losses as well as the charger losses and you will easily need something in excess of 300W.
So @ 13.8V you will need something around 22 Amps.
Some have used PC Psus and converted those. All you need is to connect the green and black wires on the AT connector and the PSU will switch on.
Its a cheap way of getting a hefty PSU for the job.
Ade.

[Jamin_00]

Cheers Ade but I cant do any leccy mods to anything but if that will do the job ok then thats all good as at home I only slow charge the packs anyway so no huge rush to get them done.

[sacko]

Isnt an ATX PSU only 12v though?

[bolders]

That will be borderline TBH.
6S packs charge to 25V and at 5A equals 25*5= 125W thats just for one battery at 1C. You need to double that for batteries in parrallel so 250W.
Now that is without losses!
factor in the PSU losses as well as the charger losses and you will easily need something in excess of 300W.
So @ 13.8V you will need something around 22 Amps.
Some have used PC Psus and converted those. All you need is to connect the green and black wires on the AT connector and the PSU will switch on.
Its a cheap way of getting a hefty PSU for the job.
Ade.

Also if you use this routr you need to place a load on the 5V line to stabilise the 12V rail. Currently I have a 20W car bulb attached to mine which does the job.

Without the bulb fitted my 12V rail reads approx 10.5V. My cellpro 4S will operate at this voltage but the charge rate is limited to 2A on a 3S pack.

With the bulb in place the 12V rail is up at about 11.97V and my cellpro will give out the full 4A.

It is a very easy mod to do and is definately a viable alternative

[Rctintin]

Here you go twinkle

Aurorra Ltd - specialists in electric propulsion systems supplying Lipos, Chargers, Brushless Motors, deans connectors, ESC's and testing equipment we believe in...

[Jamin_00]

Can someone put a link or 2 on here to some PSU's that will work out the box and do the job please, if you got any at all

edit: just see yours Rob

[amh]

Lowest prices for Fusion 600W Adjustable Power Supply : Brentford Radio Control Centre

[Rctintin]

Mine came from Maplins, but its not on their site now. Its just like the Aurorra one, and has been faultless.

[Jamin_00]

So that 600w with the Duo charger, what rate will that be able to charge 2 x 6s 5000 packs?

2c or there abouts?