ETRONIX POWERPAL 3.0 AC/DC PERFORMANCE CHARGER/DISCHARGER
Etronix has upgraded its best selling PowerPal charger with the latest 3.0 version. Same reliable charging for all your battery charging needs, the 3.0 has been updated with the inclusion of a 2.1A USB charge sock-et, a DJI battery charge program and a useful servo testing function.
Etronix Power Pal 3.0 Charger/Discharger Features:
- AC/DC Input Power
- Up to 10A Charge Rate
- Microprocessor controlled
- Precision Lithium cell balancing
- Cyclic charging/discharging for NiMH
- USB charge socket
- Servo testing function
- Optimised operating software
- High power, high performance circuitry
- Charge different types of Lithium battery
- Maximum safety
- CC/CV Constant current charge and pack voltage maintaining
- Auto Charge current limit
- Temperature limit
- Time limit
- Automatic cooling fan
- Data store/load
- DJI Phantom™ battery charge program
Spec Check:
- AC Power 100-240V
- DC Power 11-18V
- Charge Current: 0.1-10A
- Discharge Current: 0.1-2A
- Charge Power: 80W
- LiPo/LiFe/LiLon/LiHV: 1-8 Series
- NiMH/NiCd: 1-16 Cells
- Pb Battery Voltage: 2-28V
- Balance Precision: ±0.01V
- USB: 5V/2.1A
- Servo Tester Function: 500-2500us
- Phantom 2™/Phantom 3™ Battery: 1pc
- Phantom 2™/Phantom 3™ Controller: 1pc
The PowerPal 3.0 also includes the following charging leads and cables:
- XH 2S-8S Balance board and connector lead
- JST BEC Charge lead
- Deans plug charge lead
- Glow plug charge lead
- Universal crocodile lead
Receiver/Transmitter charge lead
- DJI Battery charge lead
Q; How many Lipo's put in parallel will the unit charge please?
Asked by David on 27th June 2019
We're not a fan of parallel charging LiPo batteries - it's a bit "messy" and will just increase charge time. Simpler and easier to charge individually.
But technically there's no limit it will just keep increasing the perceived mAh capacity of the battery that the charger "sees". If you really want to do it, we'd recommend no more than 2 or 3 in parallel.
Answered by: Ben @ Wheelspin Models
Can this charger put a lipo in a storage mode
Asked by William on 1st April 2020
Yes these have a storage function
Answered by: Ben @ Wheelspin Models
do 7.6v lipos need special charger to fully charge
Asked by Richard Powell on 30th April 2020
Yes you'd want an LiHV charger
Answered by: Ben @ Wheelspin Models
We have FTX vantage RC cars with Tamiya connectors on the batteries would this be a good option?
Thanks
Asked by Stu on 14th May 2020
Yes this would work well - you just need a Tamiya charge lead eg CLTAM
Answered by: Ben @ Wheelspin Models
Just bought maveric and want to charge faster is this one ok
Asked by Warren on 13th August 2020
YEs that would charge those batteries fine
Answered by: Ben @ Wheelspin Models
Hi
I'm a bit new to LiPo batteries and charging.
Could you tell me how long I should expect this type of charger to charge a Kyosho Peak Hard Case LiPo - 5000mAh 7.4V 2S 45C?
Asked by James Lewis on 20th August 2020
That would charge that in around 1 hour
Answered by: Ben @ Wheelspin Models
This will charge 22v 6s ?
Asked by Ben on 20th August 2020
Yes it will charge 6S
Answered by: Ben @ Wheelspin Models
will this charger charge 2s and 3s lipo's? Thanks
Asked by Andre Baronet on 21st August 2020
yes
Answered by: Ben @ Wheelspin Models
Does this charger charg up to 8S LiPo? Just making sure.
Asked by Harrison on 29th August 2020
Yes these can charge up to 8S
Answered by: Ben @ Wheelspin Models
will this charge a 8cell 3300 nimh battery
Asked by Morgan on 1st September 2020
Yes
Answered by: Ben @ Wheelspin Models
Can I use this charger via my car ie the lighter socket?
Asked by Tony Searancke on 29th October 2020
It has a 12v input - via small crocodile clips, however you could easily wire those into a 12v cigar lighter type socket if you wanted.
Answered by: Ben @ Wheelspin Models
Does this come with a 240v adapter as well as the 12v input?
Asked by Duncan on 9th November 2020
Yes, this has an integrated 240v power supply
Answered by: Ben @ Wheelspin Models
Would this work with a voltz 5000 mah 2s lipo?
Asked by Oscar on 15th November 2020
Yes that should work fine
Answered by: Ben @ Wheelspin Models
Hello. Sorry for being a doughnut but can you tell me how to easily use this thing? I have the Corally 4.5 a 22.2 volt 6s battery and is that all i put enter to charge it? I have connected the balance board as well but how long should I charge it for? Are there any other settings I need to set? Will it beep when charged? I have heard so many horror stories about using lipo I am nervous. Sad I know. Thanks.
Asked by Mark Scotchford on 16th November 2020
They are simple to setup - choose LiPo Balance Charge, set your voltage (6S 22.2V in your case), set your current (4.5Amps if your battery is a 4500mah), then press and hold enter to start charging.
Full charge should take around 45-60 minutes and it will beep when complete.
Answered by: Ben @ Wheelspin Models
Is this suitable to charge the core rc SCH-CR294 LiPo? And does it come with the required leads? Thanks
Asked by Iain on 20th January 2021
Yes this would charge CR294
It includes a deans lead so yes would connect up to that fine
Answered by: Ben @ Wheelspin Models
Hi I'm currently using 3s lipo's 4000-7000 will this be ok to use, and as I'm fairly new to RC's if I was to step up in batteries to more cells and voltage would this still be ok? Don't want to keep buying different chargers!
Asked by Paul Romano on 7th February 2021
Yes that will charge those fine and should have spare capacity for the future
Answered by: Ben @ Wheelspin Models
Is the charger etronix powerpal 3.0 (ET0202) suitable for core rc4000mah 7.4v 2s shorty lipo batteries. Thanks, Dan.
Asked by Danny Wood on 15th February 2021
Yes that will work nicely with that
Answered by: Ben @ Wheelspin Models
does this come with a uk mains plug
Asked by Dion Hughes on 22nd February 2021
Yes
Answered by: Ben @ Wheelspin Models
The Etronix PowerPal 3.0 AC/DC Performance LiPo Balance Battery charger, Williton charge my Centro 2s 5000mAh 7.4v 100C Hard Case Shorty LiPo Battery.
And how would u set it up?
I'm new to LiPo batteries.
Thanks JJ
Asked by Jj Juttla on 26th February 2021
Yes that will work fine.
Your C5015 includes a bullet to deans adapter, so just use the included deans lead with the charger
Answered by: Ben @ Wheelspin Models
Hi, I've broken my balance board, do you stock replacements? I can only see 6s ones on site
Asked by Oren on 19th March 2021
Yes something like ET0233 should work nicely and give 2S - 3S range
Answered by: Ben @ Wheelspin Models
Hiya can you get a tamiya lead for this charger cheers.
Asked by Ian Whibley on 28th March 2021
Yes look at ET0271
Answered by: Ben @ Wheelspin Models
Does the et0202 charger do 4s lipo's
Asked by Allan Ritchie on 15th April 2021
Yes
Answered by: Ben @ Wheelspin Models
Can this be used with a 12vdc power sauce to charge 2s lipo?
5000mah battery roughly how long please??
Asked by Christian Humphreys on 21st April 2021
It can be yes , we are unsure on charge time based on a 12v input sorry.
Answered by: Anthony @ Wheelspin Models
Hi dose this charger come with a UK plug thank you
Asked by Shaun Ford on 23rd April 2021
Yes this is a UK mains plug in with the unit.
Answered by: Anthony @ Wheelspin Models
Hi, can i charge a Hubsan 216a drone battery with this or should I use the lead that comes with the drone?
Asked by Dave on 11th June 2021
They look to be a standard HV LiPo so yes this should work with an appropriate lead
Answered by: Ben @ Wheelspin Models
I don’t understand the 80w 10A.
Sorry new to lipos and want to make sure I’m buying the right charger.
I have 2 and 3s lipos
Asked by Julian Alford on 5th August 2022
10a is the maximum charge rate the watts are the power consumed by the charger , this will charge your batteries no problem.
Answered by: Steve W @ Wheelspin Models
Hi will this charger charger charge micro crawler batteries such as FMS-C1389, which is a 2S 380mAh Lipo with micro-losi connector? If it will do I need a separate cable and if so which one.
Asked by Andy on 18th December 2022
It will charge them but wqe cannot source a charge lead for losi micro connectors i'm afraid.
Answered by: Steve @ Wheelspin Models
Does the charger have the storage charge facility ????????????
Asked by Geoff on 3rd January 2023
Yes it does.
Answered by: Steve @ Wheelspin Models
Hi. I have this to charge a 5,000 Nimh battery. How do I know when it’s charged? Been on for 48 mins at 1A. Do I need to change the amps? Thanks.
Asked by Charles Mylchreest on 24th January 2023
Your 5000Mah battery at 1A will take 5 hours to charge, you would need to charge at a higher Amp.
As a rule of thumb normally 1C ( Mah divide 1000 = amps ) so you can charge your battery at 5A and this will then take 1 hour.
Answered by: Si @ Wheelspin Models
Hi is it possible to use the crocodile clips on a leisure battery to power the charger?
Thanks
Asked by Simon Nash on 4th February 2023
Yes that would work for you
Answered by: Si @ Wheelspin Models
does this charger make a beep when the battery is done charging?
Asked by Daniel Mullan on 23rd May 2023
Yes, thjis will beep when the battery is full
Answered by: Si @ Wheelspin Models
does this charger come with a Deans charge lead
Asked by Daniel on 24th June 2023
Yes it does.
Answered by: Steve @ Wheelspin Models
how long does it take to charge a 3S 30C 3500mAH LiPo Battery on 3.5amp on this charger
Asked by Daniel on 27th June 2023
1 hour.
Answered by: Steve @ Wheelspin Models
does this charger support lipo balance charging
Asked by Daniel on 4th October 2023
Yes this does lipo balance, charge, discharge, storage, as well as all of the other battery types.
Answered by: Si @ Wheelspin Models
Can I charge an EC5 battery on this charger?
Asked by Peter on 26th November 2023
You would need an EC5 charge lead ET0263
Answered by: Si @ Wheelspin Models
What mah will this charge lipos to please
Asked by Wayne on 2nd January 2024
This can be changed but is set to 10000 mah but can be turned off.
Answered by: Steve @ Wheelspin Models
Hi is this a dual charger and if not what would be the cheapest dual charger for 4s ? Thanks
Asked by Andrew on 29th February 2024
That is a single charger a dual one would be something like this SCH-SK-100162
Answered by: Steve @ Wheelspin Models
Can this charger recharge a NiMH from almost dead, also how long does it take to charge a 4000mah NiMH
Asked by Mike on 15th April 2024
We find they are very good at waking up Nimh batteries if they haven't been used for a while - it would be best to set the charger at 4 amps for that battery and it will take around an hour.
Answered by: Rich @ Wheelspin Models
