Fenix ARE-X1 Plus Smart Charger for Li-ion and NiMH Batteries

The Fenix ARE-X1 Plus is an advanced charger, designed to cater to your diverse battery charging needs. It's a versatile and intelligent device that supports both Li-ion (18650, 21700, 26650) and NiMH batteries. This single-channel smart charger is equipped with a convenient display and a single button for ease of use. Despite its compact size, it packs a punch with its USB Type-C charging and discharging capabilities, allowing you to keep other devices charged as well. The Fenix ARE-X1 Plus boasts a range of built-in protection circuits, ensuring safety from short circuits, over-current, over-voltage, and reverse polarity. Please note that batteries are not included with the charger.

Features and Specifications:

• Battery Compatibility: Li-ion (18650, 21700, 26650) and NiMH batteries
• Charging Capabilities: USB Type-C charging and discharging
• Input: DC 5V, Maximum 1.5A
• Output: DC 4.2V, 1.5A; USB Output: 5V-1A
• User Interface: Display and a single button for display control
• Construction: Slider construction to accommodate batteries from 33mm to 69.5mm in length
• Charge Current: High current suitable for larger cells; not recommended for smaller cells
• Measurements:
  • Discharges Li-ion batteries up to 0.3mA (power on or off)
  • Discharges NiMH batteries up to 0.1mA (power off)
  • Charging starts with pulse current below 0.3V
  • Assumes LiIon above 2.2V with a 250mA charge; full charge current above 3.2V
• Temperature: Maintains low operational temperatures, slightly higher during NiMH charging
• Size: Length 4.29” (109mm), Width 1.32” (33.5mm), Height 1.28” (32.5mm)
• Weight: 1.69 oz. (48g) excluding battery
• Inclusions: USB Type-C charging cable, user manual
• Additional Features:
  • Voltage termination without top-off charge
  • Quick detection of full battery within 5 minutes
  • CC/CV (simulated) charging method
  • Rated as acceptable for charging efficiency