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Tuesday, 06 February 2007

Ansmann Energy 16 Charger Tests and Review

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The Ansmann Energy 16 Charger is a universal charger capable of chargring AAA, AA, C, D and 9v batteries.

Technologically similar to the Energy 8, the Ansmann Energy 16 Charger can charge up to 16 NiMH or NiCd batteries individually in various combinations.

Value

Ansmann Energy 16 Charger Overview

The Ansmann ENERGY 16 battery charger is capable of charging up to twelve AA or twelve AAA rechargeable batteries and four 9V rechargeable batteries at the same time.

The ANSMANN ENERGY 16 deluxe rechargeable battery charger can also charge up to six C or D rechargeable batteries and four 9V rechargeable batteries at a time, or any combination of AA, AAA, C, D rechargeable batteries plus four 9V rechargeable cells.

Price

Ansmann Energy 16 Charger Price

The Ansmann Energy 16 sells sells for over $120US. This charger was leading edge when it was released and handles many batteries for those with high demand.

 

Features

Ansmann Energy 16 Charger Features

 

Charge Mode

 

  • AA 700mA
  • AAA 300mA
  • D, C 1000mA

 

Refresh Mode

An automatic refresh mode activates the rechargeable battery. See the Test section of this review for more information.

 

Specifications

Ansmann Energy 16 Charger Specifications

 

  • Automatic Refresh ( Condition) Capability.
  • Charges NiCd or NiMH Rechargeable Batteries.
  • -deltaV Precision Charging Circuit.
  • Built-In Capacity Quick Test when battery is inserted.
  • Shows average Battery Charge state.
  • Damaged cells detected and automatically discharged before fast charging.
  • Ultra Fast Charging Precision.
  • Recharges high capacity rechargeable batteries.
  • Individual Supervision of each cell.
  • Detects faulty or Bad Cells.
  • Reverse cell protection.
  • Defective Cell Indicator.
  • Switching Power Supply operates on Worldwide 100~240V 50~60 Hz AC
  • Built in 6' AC Cord.
  • Simple AC Plug adapter plug for International use.
  • 3 Year Warranty

 

Tests

Ansmann Energy 16 Charger Tests

  1. Battery Charge Capacity Tests
  2. Battery Charging Temperature Tests
  3. Charging Characteristics
  4. Feature Tests

 

 

Ansmann Energy 16 Charger Capacity Tests

See the Energy 8 Review ( based on the same technology )

NiMH rechargeable batteries that were tested were the Ansmann AA 2700 mAh, Ansmann C 4500 mAh and the Titanium D 11,000 mAh.

The Ansmann Energy 8 did an excellent job of charging and in most cases, the trickle charge mode will top up the rechargeable batteries when left for a short extended period of time.

 

  Energy 8
Charger
Ansmann AA 2700
> 94% > 97%
Ansmann C 4500
> x102% > 101%
Titanium D 11,000
> 95% > 97%



( tested results in % of rated capacity, i.e.. for a 2000mAh battery 99% = 1980mAh )

 

Ansmann Energy 16 Charger Temperature Tests

See the Energy 8 Review ( based on the same technology )

The Ansmann Energy 8 did a good job of keeping the Powerex AA 2700 mAh and Duracell AA 2500 mAh battery below 35 degrees Celsius. Overall, this is a Medium Rate Universal charger.

 

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Ansmann Energy 16 Charging Characteristics

See the Energy 8 Review ( based on the same technology )

 

The only unique charging characteristic of the Ansmann Energy 8 charger is the automatic refresh mode.

From our tests and the graph below, the Ansmann Energy 8 automatic refresh mode drives the rechargeable battery through a series of cycles to activate and rejuvinate it.

This is a short lived cycle so it does not condition the rechargeable battery.

 

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Figure#2 Ansmann Energy 8 Automatic Refresh

 

 


Ansmann Energy 16 Charger Feature Tests

None to Speak of.

 

Conclusion

Overall Conclusion

See the Energy 8 Review ( based on the same technology )

The Ansmann Energy 16 will do an excellent job of charging your NiMH or NiCd rechargeable batteries while keeping them cool.

Consider your usage requirements and if you can find a charger that can handle your charging needs. Not many will hold so many rechargeable batteries.

 


 


 

Last Updated ( Friday, 25 May 2007 )
 
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