Ultra Power UP8 600W 16A Dual-Channel 1-6S Multi-Chemistry Charger

The Ultra Power UP8 is a 600 W dual-channel balance charger that charges two different batteries at the same time, each channel set from its own shuttle-key control. It runs from AC mains or a DC supply and suits pilots who charge several 6S packs per session, from 5-inch freestyle to long-range and cinelifter batteries.

Key features

• Power per channel: 200 W on AC input and 300 W on DC input, for 600 W combined on DC.
• Fast charging: up to 16 A per channel with 1000 mA per cell balancing.
• Chemistries: LiPo, LiHV, LiFe and Li-ion from 1S to 6S, NiMH/NiCd from 1 to 16 cells and lead-acid (Pb) from 2 to 24 V.
• Discharge: up to 15 A in external mode on channel 1, or up to 200 W with an external D200 discharger (not included).
• Extras: 3.5-inch LCD with real-time charge data, a 10 W wireless charging pad and a 5 V/2.1 A USB output for phones, and PC connectivity for control and firmware updates.

Specifications

• Channels: 2, independent
• Charge power: 2 x 200 W (AC), 2 x 300 W (DC), 600 W max
• Charge current: up to 16 A per channel
• Balance current: 1000 mA per cell
• Discharge current: up to 15 A (channel 1, external mode)
• Display: 3.5-inch LCD
• USB output: 5 V / 2.1 A
• Wireless charging pad: 10 W max

Channel power, not the 16 A rating, limits current on 6S: a full 6S pack (25.2 V) takes about 7.9 A per channel on AC and about 11.9 A on DC, so the full 16 A is reachable only at lower cell counts. To use the 600 W output, pair it with a DC power supply large enough to deliver that power.