Spektrum Smart Powerstage G2 Car 8S 5000mAh 4S IC5 (2), S250

Characteristics

The Spektrum™ Smart Powerstage™ package is a one-box solution for RC cars powered by 4S LiPo batteries. The set includes a Spektrum Smart S250 charger with SMART technology, output with IC3/IC5 connectors and 2 pcs of Spektrum Smart G2 LiPol 14.8V 5000mAh HC IC5 batteries.

The new generation Spektrum Smart S250 2x50W AC charger with SMART technology offers easy charging, two independent outputs, button control, IC3/IC5 connectors, color 1.5” LCD display. LiFe/LiIon/LiPo/LiHv (1-4S), NiMH/Cd (1-12S), current up to 8A. The new "Generation 2" Spektrum™ Smart Dual Channel Charger S250 Smart AC has the most advanced and very user-friendly charging technology, it is a great charger for all RC pilots and modelers of various categories.

With up to 50W per channel or 100W on one channel, for faster charging with the option of charging batteries on the integrated IC3® or IC5® (EX3/EC5 compatible) output ports, the Spektrum™ Smart S250 2x50W charger provides versatile and hassle-free charging. The S250 charger works with virtually any RC battery and is backward compatible with EC3™ and EC5™ connectors. Use it together with the Smart G1 or G2 series batteries and you will be amazed by its incredible functionality and performance.

With the Spektrum Smart S250 2x50W AC charger, charging SMART batteries is the easiest, after connecting the charging cable, the Auto Charge function recognizes the parameters of your SMART battery, ensures charging settings, and automatically starts safe and correct charging. The clock on the charger display counts down the time until your Smart Battery is fully charged and ready for use.

Balancing the LiPol cells of Smart G2 batteries is just as simple. The S250 charger will align the cells in your Smart G2 LiPo battery via a single data cable that is part of the IC connection used for charging. Smart batteries no longer have a separate balancer cable.

The user interface of the S250 Smart AC charger features new intuitive menus, icons and navigation tools. A clear and comprehensible indication of the history and performance of the Smart battery provides information that you can use in order to have an overview of the state of individual cells and to be able to better decide how to use them optimally and prepare them for operation.

The USB-C port is used exclusively for firmware updates so you always have the latest version. The S250 Smart AC Charger also includes a cooling fan, a detachable power cord, and a sleek case that fits perfectly on your desk or in your bag.

Features of the Spektrum Smart S250 2x50W AC charger

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• Advanced, user-friendly Smart G2 charging technology
  
• 2x50W power for two batteries at the same time or one channel for power up to 100W
  
• Choose between IC3® and IC5® connectors - no adapters needed
  
• Charges and balances Smart G2 battery packs with a single cable
  
• Charges 1-4S LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV, 1-12S NiMH/NiCd batteries
  
• Color LCD display with intuitive menus and navigation tools
  
• The clock counts down the remaining charging time
  
• Charges virtually any RC battery, two 1-4S JST-XH balancer connectors are available
  
• Auto Charge recognizes the charging parameters of the Smart battery and starts automatically after connection
  
• USB input for firmware update
  
• Contains an efficient cooling fan with low noise
  

Output with IC3 or IC5 connectors

The Spektrum™ S250 Smart AC Charger features IC3® and IC5® output connectors. Use the slider above the connectors to select the IC3® or IC5® connector and then you can instantly charge your battery with up to 8A current with up to 50W on each channel or 100W on one channel for fast charging. You can charge and balance Smart G2 batteries with just one connection to the IC3® or IC5® connector. No need for a cable with a balancer connector!

Better user interface

To provide the best overview of the menu, the S250 Smart AC charger features a color LCD display with a pleasant user interface with improved menus, icons and navigation tools. For maximum safety, simplicity and ease of charging, the new automatic charging function recognizes the SMART battery charging parameters, as soon as you connect the battery, the charger will automatically start the correct charging.

Countdown time to charge

The display of the S250 Smart AC charger counts down the hours and minutes in real time until the SMART battery is fully charged, so you can know when your battery will be ready for use.

Convenient charging

The S250 Smart AC charger handles up to 4S LiPo, LiFe, Li-Ion or LiHV batteries, as well as 1-12S NiMH and NiCd packs (use Smart batteries to take full advantage of the charger's features). Its elegant and robust box fits easily on your desk. The power cord is detachable for easy storage and transport.

Smart technology - more trust, more information

Spektrum™ Smart technology is a comprehensive information and service system that communicates between components labeled Spektrum SMART . It was created for the purpose of simpler user comfort and at the same time maximum flow of information, the purpose of which is to offer immediate data on the status of important electronic components of your model. Smart receivers, regulators, batteries and chargers and transmitters equipped with the Spektrum AirWare™ menu have been manufactured for this purpose and communicate via telemetry with the components of the Smart system. And without additional telemetry sensors, so you can have an overview of battery status, temperature, current and revolutions thanks to the IC3/IC5 connector with data cable. Your model's electronics will communicate with you, and thanks to this you can ensure the highest possible efficiency and performance of your model's drive. Communicated data on the status of all essential components increases your confidence in their status and makes the whole system more transparent.

Data transmission over only one wire

SMART technology enables the transmission of telemetry data using a single wire in the innovative connectors IC3 and IC5. The new IC5 connectors have a modern design with an emphasis on safety and simplicity.

Smart G2 batteries are programmed from the factory to automatically adjust the voltage to a safe storage voltage of 3.9V per battery after 72 hours of inactivity. This will give your battery a longer life, better performance throughout the life of the battery. You can cancel the automatic Storage setting using the Smart charger. The G2 batteries also offer a higher discharge rate for Storage, which is three times faster than the previous G1 Smart battery.

Smart G2 soft case LiPol packs also include internal metal side plates. These plates improve heat dissipation and provide more cell protection against punctures during rough landings or in the event of an impact.

As with other Smart batteries, you do not need to set your own Spektrum™ Smart G2 battery charging preferences unless you want to change the parameters. When a Smart G2 LiPo battery is connected to a Spektrum™ Smart charger, its unique charging parameters and health information are loaded into the charger from the integrated memory microchip. You can view and set preferences such as current through the charger, so all that is needed to charge the battery is to connect it to your SMART charger. SMART technology takes care of the rest.

Spektrum™ Smart G2 LiPo batteries store a wide range of basic information, including:

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• Battery brands
  
• Battery type
  
• Battery capacity
  
• Battery rating C
  
• Voltage of individual cells
  
• Battery temperatures
  
• Charge/discharge cycles
  

LiPol Spektrum™ Smart G2 batteries store an error log, including the number of overheat, overdischarge and overcharge events. This data can help determine suitability for a given application. The innovative Spektrum™ Smart G2 LiPo batteries are so easy to use they almost take care of themselves. With Smart G2 technology, it's easy to achieve peak performance, reliability and battery life!