BC-6 or BC6-10?? What's the difference?

[RC Accessory]

This has been the most asked question over the past month, so I thought I would address it on the forum.

The BC6-10 is the just released new Bantam e-Station charger. While it is called "BC6-10", it is really not a redone BC-6, but rather closer to the BC-8!

Physically it is smaller than the BC-6 due to that it does not have the AC power supply and it is also smaller in width than the BC-8.

PDF file attached.

[slo_dave]

I'm in the market for a 6s charger.
Is the BC6-10 shipping yet?

[RC Accessory]

I'm in the market for a 6s charger.
Is the BC6-10 shipping yet?

Yes, in stock.

[noste500]

Can this new charger charge the following
2x 6s 22v 4500 at 1c?
Ie; charging 2 batteries in the length of time as 1 battery normally takes.

If so, how would this be done? would it be" in series" or "in parallel?
Also if this can be done, what connectors/ leads would be used for balancing 2x6s ?
I pressume a normal "in series" or "in parallel " connector for the main power leads??

Thanks for any advice.

[RC Accessory]

Can this new charger charge the following
2x 6s 22v 4500 at 1c?
Ie; charging 2 batteries in the length of time as 1 battery normally takes.

If so, how would this be done? would it be" in series" or "in parallel?
Also if this can be done, what connectors/ leads would be used for balancing 2x6s ?
I pressume a normal "in series" or "in parallel " connector for the main power leads??

Thanks for any advice.

Series would require a 12S capable charger. Parallel is what you would have to do. 22,2V @ 9 Amps (1C) would require 200 watts of power. The BC-6-10 is a 200 watt charge with a max charge rate @ 10 amps.

You would not be able to balance charge them, just charge them.

[noste500]

Would I be right in saying that it would be no quicker to charge them in parallel than it is to do 2 bats , one after the other?
Cheers

[RC Accessory]

Would I be right in saying that it would be no quicker to charge them in parallel than it is to do 2 bats , one after the other?
Cheers

If you charge in parallel, you cannot balance the pack, so you could overcharge a cell.

If you are in hurry to recharge, buy lipos that the manufacturer supports 2C and 3 C charging or switch to A123's. I never recommend parallel charging of lipo's, IMHO.

If you want to serial charge 2 6S packs, then the e-Station 902 charger with 2 PB-6 balancers is a better solution.

[noste500]

Thanks for the info.
How long would that suggested set-up take to charge 2x 6s 4500 batteries at 1c?
Cheers

[RC Accessory]

Thanks for the info.
How long would that suggested set-up take to charge 2x 6s 4500 batteries at 1c?
Cheers

About an hour.

[noste500]

would it matter if one 6s was lower to start with when charging with that set-ut?
Thanks

[RC Accessory]

would it matter if one 6s was lower to start with when charging with that set-ut?
Thanks

It would be the same. The only difference is the use of 2 balancers so only the 2 batteries are serially connected.

[noste500]

After your info , ( which is much appriciated ), I am just wondering about the following.
option 1 )
902 + 2x seperate balancers
option 2)
2x bc6-10

Would one of these set-ups have an advantage over the other?
Pros & cons?.

[RC Accessory]

After your info , ( which is much appriciated ), I am just wondering about the following.
option 1 )
902 + 2x seperate balancers
option 2)
2x bc6-10

Would one of these set-ups have an advantage over the other?
Pros & cons?.

I would do 2 BC6-10 personally. More flexibility, twice the power.

[noste500]

What spec power source would be needed for 2x bc6-10?
Could one power source run both?
Thanks.
I also apologise for moving away from thread subject.

[RC Accessory]

What spec power source would be needed for 2x bc6-10?
Could one power source run both?
Thanks.
I also apologise for moving away from thread subject.

I will check for you.