Description

The 2-channel S250 Smart AC Charger — from the new "Generation 2" of Spektrum™ Smart electronics — brings today's most advanced and user-friendly charging technology to RC pilots and drivers of all skill levels.

Advanced, user-friendly Smart G2 charging technology that fits into any hobby budget
Delivers 2x50W of charging power and charges two batteries simultaneously or use a single channel for up to 100W of power.
Includes selectable IC3® and IC5® charging ports — no separate adapters required
Charges AND balances Smart G2 batteries with one simple IC3® or IC5® connection — no separate balance lead needed
Charges 1 - 4S LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV, 1 - 12S NiMH NiCd batteries

In The Box

(1) S250 2x50W AC Smart Charger
(1) AC Power Cord
(1) ) S250 2x50W AC Smart Charger Manual

Introduction

The Spektrum™ Smart S250 2x50W Charger provides easy charging for all modelers, especially using Smart batteries — with Auto Charge simplicity, one-connection balancing, IC3® or IC5® output ports for adapter-free convenience, and more. The Smart technology ecosystem give users the most advanced and easiest-to-use battery and charging technology.

Features

Advanced, user-friendly Smart G2 charging technology that fits into any hobby budget
Delivers 2x50W of charging power and charges two batteries simultaneously or use a single channel for up to 100W of power.
Includes selectable IC3® and IC5® charging ports — no separate adapters required
Charges AND balances Smart G2 batteries with one simple IC3® or IC5® connection — no separate balance lead needed
Charges 1 - 4S LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV, 1 - 12S NiMH NiCd batteries

Color LCD screen interface features intuitive menus, icons and navigation tools
Clock counts down remaining charge time until your Smart battery is fully charged and ready to use
Charges virtually any RC battery (use Smart batteries to benefit from all charger features)
Auto Charge recognizes Smart battery charging parameters and starts charging automatically when connected
USB input for updating firmware
Includes an efficient, low-noise cooling fan

Overview

With up to 50W power per channel or 100W on one channel for faster charging, plus the ability to charge batteries on either the IC3® or IC5® integrated output ports, the Spektrum™ Smart S250 2x50W Charger delivers a versatile and truly hassle-free charging experience. The S250 charger works with virtually any RC battery and is backwards compatible with EC3™ and EC5™ connectors. Use it together with Smart G1 or G2 batteries and you'll be amazed by its incredible functionality and performance.

The S250 Smart AC Charger makes battery charging the easiest it has ever been. Its Auto Charge feature recognizes your Smart battery's parameters, such as chemistry type and charge rate, and begins safe, correct charging automatically when the charge lead is connected. A clock on the charger's screen counts down the time until your Smart battery is fully charged and ready to use.

Balancing Smart G2 batteries is just as simple. The S250 charger will balance your Smart G2 LiPo packs through the same, single IC connection used for charging. No separate, confusing balance leads are required.

The S250 Smart AC Charger's user interface features fresh, intuitive menus, icons, and navigation tools. Its clear, easily understandable indicators of Smart battery history and performance provide the information you need to make the best decisions about your batteries when putting gear together for a day at the field or track.

The USB-C port is exclusively for firmware updating so you always have the latest version. The S250 Smart AC Charger also includes a cooling fan, detachable power cord, and sleek case that fits perfectly on your workbench and in your pit or field bag.

SELECT IC3® or IC5® CHARGING OUTPUT

The Spektrum™ S250 Smart AC Charger includes IC3® and IC5® output ports for charging your Smart batteries without adapters. Use the slider to select either the IC3® or IC5® port and then charge your battery — at up to 50W power per channel or 100W on one channel for fast charging. You can charge AND balance Smart G2 batteries with one simple IC3® or IC5® connection. No separate balance lead is required.

IMPROVED USER INTERFACE

To provide the easiest, most helpful, and most hassle-free charging experience, the S250 Smart AC Charger includes a color LCD screen and updated user interface with improved menus, icons, and navigation tools — plus non-slip, easy to use buttons. For maximum safety, simplicity, and charging ease, a new Auto Charge feature recognizes Smart battery charging parameters as soon as you connect your pack and begins proper charging automatically.

CHARGE TIME REMAINING CLOCK

In real time, a clock on the S250 Smart AC charger's screen counts down the minutes until your Smart battery is fully charged and ready to be used.

SLEEK CASE DESIGN

The charger's sleek case fits perfectly on your workbench and in your pit or field bag. Its power cord is detachable for easy transport. USB input and output ports enable you to update charger firmware and to charge secondary devices. Other features include sleep mode and low-noise cooling fan.

Display	LCD
Input Voltage	100-240V AC
Connector Type	IC3, IC5
Maximum Charge Rate	8A
Product Length	4.33" (110 mm)
Reverse Polarity Protection	Yes
Thermal Protection	Yes
Product Height	2.04" (52 mm)
Application	RC model battery charger
Peak Detection	Yes
Product Weight	15.34oz (435g)
Short Circuit Protection	Yes
Voltage Meter	Yes
Integrated Balancing	Yes - Internal Balancer & Internal Adapter
Maximum Continuous Discharge Current	1.5A
Product Width	4.64" (118 mm)
Software Updates	Yes
Technology	Smart
Battery Balance Connector	JST-XH
Battery Temperature Monitoring	Yes
Charge Protection Circuitry	Yes
Selectable Charge Rate	Yes
Battery Type	LiFe (3.3V per cell), LiHV (3.8V per cell), LiIon (3.3V per cell), LiPo (3.7V per cell), NiCd (1.2V per cell), NiMH (1.2V per cell), Non Smart, Pb (2.0V per cell), Smart, Smart NiMH (1.2V per cell)
Programmable	Yes
Safety Timer	Yes