Ansmann Powerline 5 LCD Universal Charger

Value

Ansmann Powerline 5 LCD Universal Battery Charger Overview

The Ansmann Powerline 5 LCD Charger is a Microprocessor controlled Universal-charger with LCD Display and individual supervision of each inserted cell for 1-4 AAA; AA; C; D cells as well as 2 x 9 V block. Automatic matching of charging current and charging status indicator. Discharge function for cylindrical cells. Incl. AC- and DC-adaptor for home and mobile use. 3 year warranty.

 

Price

Ansmann Powerline 5 LCD Universal Battery Charger Price

At the time of this writing, we searched the internet and found this charger selling in Europe only. We have no idea what the North American Street price is. If you do, let us know.

 

Features

Ansmann Powerline 5 LCD Universal Battery Charger Features

 

Charge Mode

Unknown, we received no manual with the Ansmann Powerline 5 LCD charger.

Discharge Mode

Available but unknown, we received no manual with the Ansmann Powerline 5 LCD charger.

 

Specifications

Ansmann Powerline 5 LCD Universal Battery Charger Specifications

• Microprocessor controlled Universal-charger
• with LCD Display
• individual supervision of each inserted cell for 1-4 AAA; AA; C; D cells as well as 2 x 9 V block.
• Automatic matching of charging current and charging status indicator
• Discharge function for cylindrical cells
• Includes AC- and DC-adaptor for home and mobile use.
• 3 year warranty.

 

Tests

Ansmann Powerline 5 LCD Universal Battery Charger Tests

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

 

 

Ansmann Powerline 5 LCD Universal Battery Charger Capacity Tests

The Ansmann Powerline 5 LCD Charger did a really good job of charging all the batteries, even the Ansmann 9v batteries ( see the 9v NiMH Battery Performance ). 

The Ansmann Powerline 5 proves it can handle the entire range of products and capacity. Other product may fail because they have an internal timer which shuts off before many of the larger rechargeable batteries have come even close to being fully charged.

 

	Ansmann Powerline 5 LCD	BC1HU Charger
Ansmann AA 2700	> 97%	> 97%
Tenergy D 10,000	> 74%	> 78%
Titanium D 11,000	> 94%	> 97%

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

 

Ansmann Powerline 5 LCD Universal Battery Charger Temperature Tests

The Ansmann Powerline 5 LCD Charger kept the Ansmann AA 2700 temperature below 35 degrees Celsius and the Powerex AA 2700 below 38 degrees Celsius. For these batteries, they were charged at a medium rate ( about 0.3C ).

 

Figure #1 Ansmann Powerline 5 LCD Charger Temperature and Charging Characteristics

 

 

Ansmann Powerline 5 LCD Universal Battery Charging Characteristics

It's hard to tell, but normal charging might be using a small charge pulse. In trickle charge mode the Ansmann Powerline 5 LCD Charger definitely uses pulses.

 

  Figure #2 Ansmann Powerline 5 LCD Charger Temperature and Charging Characteristics

 

Ansmann Powerline 5 LCD Universal Battery Charger Feature Tests

The Ansmann Powerline 5 LCD Charger Discharge feature starts when the discharge button is pressed not long after the batteries are inserted. The LCD indicator shows the discharge mode by showing the battery levels dropping. The LED lights are also indicators as they turn yellow during the discharge mode.

 

Conclusion

Overall Conclusion

The Ansmann Powerline 5 LCD Charger is the newest universal charger in Ansmann's line. It is also the only Ansmann Universal  charger that has a full discharge / conditioning mode.

The Ansmann Powerline 5 does an excellnt job of charging even the biggest of rechargeable D batteries. This charger goes head to head with the Vanson BC1HU and the 9v adapters will not break.

We don't know if this unit is being sold in the USA, but if you can get it for $40US or less, it a really good deal.