March 24, 2025

External 3 or 4 cell NiMH/NiCad peak charger, 800 mA for 3.6 volt and 4.8 volt battery packs

Small peak charger for 3 or 4 cell NiMH or NiCad

This is a sophisticated smart battery charger which will work with 3-cell and 4-cell nickel cadmium and nickel metal hydride battery packs. These 3.6V and 4.8V have a universal AC input and so can be used in any country in the world.

Quantity		1-10	11-50	51-100	101-500	501-1000	1001+
PST-3P10-N0508B with barrel plug output	For charging 3.6 and 4.8 Volt NiCad and NiMH batteries	$23.40	$18.00	$13.90	$12.85	$12.00	$11.80
PST-3P10-N0508T with Tamiya style connector.		$23.40	$18.00	Call
	PST-WX12 ---- Output adapter barrel plug kit 12 connector kit (see list below)	$7.00	Call	Call	Call
ZHJX002	For adapting the barrel connector version to screw terminals	$2.50 each
	Optional 18" alligator cord adapter	$3.25

General Information

Model	PST-3P10-N0508
Name	3.6 and 4.8 Volt charger for NiMH and NiCad Batteries.
Type	Battery for R/C, Robots, instruments, toys
ROHS	ROHS available on special order

Technical Information

Rated input voltage	90-264 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.1 Amp input typical
Battery Voltage	3.6VDC or 4.8VDC packs
Input Frequency	50-60 Hz
Cell count (series)	3 cells for 3.6V or 4 cells for 4.8 Volts
Battery size	700mAH to 6400 mAH
Charging current	800 mA typical, 1 amp peak
Charger type	Nickel Metal Hydride or Nickel Cadmium chemistry
Charging algorithm	Charging begins when a battery voltage of >2.5V is applied
	Constant current -Delta V
	Termination -5mV per cell, 1.6 V per cell or 8 hour time out
	Green "Charged" light turns on and trickle charge turned on at Termination
No-AC draw	If the AC power is lost the charger can draw up to 200microamps from the battery
Trickle Current	<80 mA
Style	Desktop
Output power	4W maximum
Output voltage	6.4 V typical maximum
Output options included	Tamiya or 5.5 mm OD x 2.1 mm ID barrel (center positive)More barrel connectors available separately, see below
Weight	120 grams, 0.12 kg, 0.25 pounds, 4 oz
Cooling	Natural convection, no fan
Efficiency	>60%
Size	81 x 51 x 28 mm, 3 x 2 x 1 inches
Environment	-10°C to +40°C operating, -40°C to +70°C storage
Temperature rise	<40°C rise on case under any line voltage and maximum rated load
Vibration, Impact	5mm, 50Hz, 600 Seconds, 1 meter drop 3 times
Protections	Short circuit protection. Output voltage protection keeps the output voltage from going too high to damage the battery, even in a fault condition.
Reverse polarity protection	NO reverse polarity protection
Safety	CE marked, UL, cUL designed to ED60950, UL 1950
EMC	EN55022B
MTBF	30,000 hours by MIL-STD calculation
HiPot, ESD	Hi-Pot 3000 V, 1 minute, ESD 8000V
LED Indications	Power on, but no battery connected	Black
	Charging	Red
	Charged/Trickle Charging	Green

Important note: Due to the erratic charge behavior of NiMH and NiCad batteries when first placed on charge there is a delay of up to 15 minutes before an accurate charge termination can be read. In worst case a battery can be taken off the charger and reattached, and charged for 15 minutes before the "charged" light comes on again. In addition, new packs should be charged and discharged several times before they "settle in" to a predictable charging condition.

Twelve optional DC Plugs slip over the 5.5 x 2.1 mm connector if desired.

2.35 OD x 0.7 ID Barrel
3.0 OD x 1.1 ID Barrel
3.5 OD x 1.35 ID Barrel
4.0 OD x 1.7 ID Barrel
4.75 mm OD x 1.75 mm ID Barrel EIAJ-03
5.0 mm OD x 3.5 mm ID with center pin
5.5 mm OD x 1.5 mm ID type 2 Barrel
5.5 mm OD x 2.5 mm ID Barrel
6.3 OD x 3.0 ID center pin Barrel
6.0 OD x 4.4 ID center pin Barrel
7.4 mm OD x 5.0 center pin ID Barrel
7.9 OD x 5.6 ID center pin Barrel

Reviews:

Hi, I just want to say thanks, I made an inquiry recently about a battery charger for my StanleyProto cordless lamp.I needed one and you recommended one that you thought would work. I just received the PST-3P10-N0508B and the barrel plug adapters. Excellent selection,works great and I am back in the game. Your site is very informative and the product does the job.
Thanks again. Regards, Joe E.

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