The Mother of All Chargers?
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To me the idea of one charger doing all my items including Ipads where I don;t have a tangle of wires is worth the cost.
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The inspire 1 smart powercharge is a very well built Professional charging station Made in Taiwan for the USA parent company.
It's able to charge 2 x RCs, 2 x tablets and 4 x batts all at the same time.
This is not simply a PSU and parallel charging.
Each battery is independently monitored and separately charged.
The cycling function is even better.
Simply fly to 20%, press the red button and it will perform the recommended DJI battery conditioning.
It is CE and FCC approved as well.
It's able to charge 2 x RCs, 2 x tablets and 4 x batts all at the same time.
This is not simply a PSU and parallel charging.
Each battery is independently monitored and separately charged.
The cycling function is even better.
Simply fly to 20%, press the red button and it will perform the recommended DJI battery conditioning.
It is CE and FCC approved as well.
Shipping would probably be $500 USD to Australia. What a bargain
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Since you obviously have one of these units, please tell me something. Is the cable for charging the remote included? The manual talks about a "remote controller charging cable" which definitely is not included with the Inspire 1. And as far as I know, the cable on the stock power unit is not removable.
Does this charger have a storage charging option or is that not possible because of intelligent battery firmware?
I would like it to discharge or charge to storage level based on what battery level I have left.
I hate the idea of charging it full then draining it back down to 50/60% seems like I'm adding a full count to my battery life cycle.
I would like it to discharge or charge to storage level based on what battery level I have left.
I hate the idea of charging it full then draining it back down to 50/60% seems like I'm adding a full count to my battery life cycle.
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Yes two cables are included for charging two RCs.
It has the conditioning function saving you having to do it manually.
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Product Review
DJI Inspire 1 professional charging station - smart powercharge SPC 4500
Disclosure: I am a pro bono consultant for smart powercharge. I was involved in the development of the SPC 4500 from the initial blueprint design to the final stage prototype testings and ongoing QA and QC. I am not an employee or have any financial interests in the company. The owner and I are good friends with the common quest to create the ultimate charging station for inspire 1.
What is a charger?
In its simplest form, a battery charger is a transforming device that converts one voltage to another voltage and is used to supply energy into a rechargeable battery by forcing an electric current through it.
The supplied DJI 100W Inspire 1 Charger is simply a transformer that converts 110-240 V to 26.3V @ 3.83A to charge the inspire 1 smart battery. If you only have one or two batteries, this is more than sufficient for your needs. However, if you have three or more batteries, it can quickly become an inconvenience and an alternate solution is now available.
Enter smart powercharge SPC 4500, a professional charging station for DJI Inspire 1 batteries. It took 5 months from design to production, no compromised was accepted during the design or manufacturing process. The objective was to create the ultimate power charging station in term of functions and quality. Only quality components were sourced and used in the production. Think of the SPC 4500 as 8 individual chargers fused into a compact form. Yes 8 chargers and it has the following features:
1. Charge 4 Batteries Simultaneously (Up to 6 when used with the DJI RC Cable)
2. Charge 2 REMOTE CONTROLS at same time with batteries.
3. Charge 2 USB devices such as your iPAD or iPhone or both with batteries and remotes all simultaneously. (8 devices charging at the same time)
4. Deep cycle and condition your batteries according to DJI recommendation
5. Auto charge your batteries after DEEP CYCLE MODE.
6. FIRMWARE Upgradable
What is a smart battery?
A "smart charger" should not be confused with a "smart battery". DJI's smart battery series contain an Integrated circuit chip that communicate with DJI's quad via serial protocol to convey information about the battery's characteristics and condition. As such it is a proprietary system and only DJI's smart batteries can be used with DJI's quads. The DJI batteries are not cheap for their capacity and class. Thus taking good care of the batteries will not only enhance the safety of your aircraft, it will enable you to get more recharge cycles and maximise your return on investment.
What is a smart charger?
A smart charger is defined as a charger that can respond to the condition of a battery, and modify its charging actions accordingly. The SPC4500 is a commercial grade QUAD Charging Station designed and built exclusively for the DJI SMART BATTERY (LiPo) that is used in your INSPIRE1. This system is MICRO-PROCESSOR controlled to ensure each battery is treated as an individual and not simply a parallel charging board or a charging hub.
Technical details
For DJI Inspire 1 smart battery, the voltage across the battery increases slowly during the charging process, until the battery is fully charged. After that, the voltage decreases, which indicates to an intelligent charger that the battery is fully charged. The SPC 4500 is a ΔV charger, "delta-V," or sometimes "delta peak", charger, indicating that it monitor the voltage change.
The intelligent charger monitors the battery's voltage and temperature to determine the optimum charge current and to terminate charging. Charging current is set to a maximum of 1C to prolongs the life of your i1 batteries. The SCP4500 monitors the individual voltage and temperature to each battery ensuring that each battery is charged safely eliminating damage and LIPO safety concerns.
To make a professional charger, a robust power supply is the main requirement. The Power supply unit in Smart powercharge is built to commercial specification specially to meet smart powercharge's requirement which includes:
Universal AC input and full range automatic switching between 85~264 VAC. Ensuring simple plug and play via IEC plug and world wide compatibility.
The 504W PSU has built in active PFC function, PF > 0.95/230 VAC or PF > 0.98/110V at max load. A high PFC means greater efficiency and you can use a pure sine wave inverter or a inverter generator rated at only 600W RMS to power the SPC 4500. At 89% efficiency the PSU is gentle to the environment too.
Safety is of utmost importance when dealing with mains power and LiPo. Smart powercharge charger includes the following protection features as standard. Short circuit protection - important when you have 26V terminals. Overload, Over voltage and Over temperature protection - the unit will shut down to provide protection and automatically reset once the offending cause is removed.
Specification
The SPC 4500 is a high quality build charger capable of charging or deep cycling 4 DJI Smart Batteries simultaneously, 2 USB devices such as your iPhone, iPads, Androids or any other USB device and 2 DJI remote controls (via 2, 26v charging ports on the end of device), all at the same time.
Unique to the SPC 4500 is the deep cycle function. This is an important feature to ensure the optimum health for the DJI's smart battery. Deep cycle should be done every 10 cycles as per DJI's recommendation.
You can even DEEP CYCLE selected batteries while charging others. To activate deep cycle mode - fly your battery to 25% or less, turn ON your battery, insert into a slot, press the red cycling button, you are done. The discharge is set to 8%. After the battery reaches 8%, the system will automatically charge the battery to full capacity.
The SPC 4500 charger is Firm Ware updatable to keep abreast with DJI's battery FW. Simply use the indicated USB port for future FW updates.
Made in Taiwan to strict FCC and CE standards, the SPC 4500 is build to last the life of your Inspire 1 and to provide many years of trouble free service.
Cons:
Some may complains that $499 may be high for a charger, when you consider it is actually 8 chargers in one and with the added features of battery conditioning, FW updates and a robust commercial grade PSU, you will be hard pressed to buy one for the same money and features. Most quality hobby chargers costs nearly as much and does not even include a FCC or CE PSU.
Future insight.
A specific App is being developed to give the user telemetry during charging and customisation of each charging slots and ports.
Conclusion
If you are looking for a professional solution to charging multiple batteries, the SPC 4500 meets and exceeds all FCC and CE certification. Backed up by unrivalled after sales support and service, the end users are getting professional equipment and service at a hobby level price. It is a quality built product capable of delivering outstanding long term performance whilst protecting and prolonging your Inspire 1 batteries.
http://www.smartpowercharge.com/proddetail.php?prod=SPC4500
DJI Inspire 1 professional charging station - smart powercharge SPC 4500
Disclosure: I am a pro bono consultant for smart powercharge. I was involved in the development of the SPC 4500 from the initial blueprint design to the final stage prototype testings and ongoing QA and QC. I am not an employee or have any financial interests in the company. The owner and I are good friends with the common quest to create the ultimate charging station for inspire 1.
What is a charger?
In its simplest form, a battery charger is a transforming device that converts one voltage to another voltage and is used to supply energy into a rechargeable battery by forcing an electric current through it.
The supplied DJI 100W Inspire 1 Charger is simply a transformer that converts 110-240 V to 26.3V @ 3.83A to charge the inspire 1 smart battery. If you only have one or two batteries, this is more than sufficient for your needs. However, if you have three or more batteries, it can quickly become an inconvenience and an alternate solution is now available.
Enter smart powercharge SPC 4500, a professional charging station for DJI Inspire 1 batteries. It took 5 months from design to production, no compromised was accepted during the design or manufacturing process. The objective was to create the ultimate power charging station in term of functions and quality. Only quality components were sourced and used in the production. Think of the SPC 4500 as 8 individual chargers fused into a compact form. Yes 8 chargers and it has the following features:
1. Charge 4 Batteries Simultaneously (Up to 6 when used with the DJI RC Cable)
2. Charge 2 REMOTE CONTROLS at same time with batteries.
3. Charge 2 USB devices such as your iPAD or iPhone or both with batteries and remotes all simultaneously. (8 devices charging at the same time)
4. Deep cycle and condition your batteries according to DJI recommendation
5. Auto charge your batteries after DEEP CYCLE MODE.
6. FIRMWARE Upgradable
What is a smart battery?
A "smart charger" should not be confused with a "smart battery". DJI's smart battery series contain an Integrated circuit chip that communicate with DJI's quad via serial protocol to convey information about the battery's characteristics and condition. As such it is a proprietary system and only DJI's smart batteries can be used with DJI's quads. The DJI batteries are not cheap for their capacity and class. Thus taking good care of the batteries will not only enhance the safety of your aircraft, it will enable you to get more recharge cycles and maximise your return on investment.
What is a smart charger?
A smart charger is defined as a charger that can respond to the condition of a battery, and modify its charging actions accordingly. The SPC4500 is a commercial grade QUAD Charging Station designed and built exclusively for the DJI SMART BATTERY (LiPo) that is used in your INSPIRE1. This system is MICRO-PROCESSOR controlled to ensure each battery is treated as an individual and not simply a parallel charging board or a charging hub.
Technical details
For DJI Inspire 1 smart battery, the voltage across the battery increases slowly during the charging process, until the battery is fully charged. After that, the voltage decreases, which indicates to an intelligent charger that the battery is fully charged. The SPC 4500 is a ΔV charger, "delta-V," or sometimes "delta peak", charger, indicating that it monitor the voltage change.
The intelligent charger monitors the battery's voltage and temperature to determine the optimum charge current and to terminate charging. Charging current is set to a maximum of 1C to prolongs the life of your i1 batteries. The SCP4500 monitors the individual voltage and temperature to each battery ensuring that each battery is charged safely eliminating damage and LIPO safety concerns.
To make a professional charger, a robust power supply is the main requirement. The Power supply unit in Smart powercharge is built to commercial specification specially to meet smart powercharge's requirement which includes:
Universal AC input and full range automatic switching between 85~264 VAC. Ensuring simple plug and play via IEC plug and world wide compatibility.
The 504W PSU has built in active PFC function, PF > 0.95/230 VAC or PF > 0.98/110V at max load. A high PFC means greater efficiency and you can use a pure sine wave inverter or a inverter generator rated at only 600W RMS to power the SPC 4500. At 89% efficiency the PSU is gentle to the environment too.
Safety is of utmost importance when dealing with mains power and LiPo. Smart powercharge charger includes the following protection features as standard. Short circuit protection - important when you have 26V terminals. Overload, Over voltage and Over temperature protection - the unit will shut down to provide protection and automatically reset once the offending cause is removed.
Specification
The SPC 4500 is a high quality build charger capable of charging or deep cycling 4 DJI Smart Batteries simultaneously, 2 USB devices such as your iPhone, iPads, Androids or any other USB device and 2 DJI remote controls (via 2, 26v charging ports on the end of device), all at the same time.
Unique to the SPC 4500 is the deep cycle function. This is an important feature to ensure the optimum health for the DJI's smart battery. Deep cycle should be done every 10 cycles as per DJI's recommendation.
You can even DEEP CYCLE selected batteries while charging others. To activate deep cycle mode - fly your battery to 25% or less, turn ON your battery, insert into a slot, press the red cycling button, you are done. The discharge is set to 8%. After the battery reaches 8%, the system will automatically charge the battery to full capacity.
The SPC 4500 charger is Firm Ware updatable to keep abreast with DJI's battery FW. Simply use the indicated USB port for future FW updates.
Made in Taiwan to strict FCC and CE standards, the SPC 4500 is build to last the life of your Inspire 1 and to provide many years of trouble free service.
Cons:
Some may complains that $499 may be high for a charger, when you consider it is actually 8 chargers in one and with the added features of battery conditioning, FW updates and a robust commercial grade PSU, you will be hard pressed to buy one for the same money and features. Most quality hobby chargers costs nearly as much and does not even include a FCC or CE PSU.
Future insight.
A specific App is being developed to give the user telemetry during charging and customisation of each charging slots and ports.
Conclusion
If you are looking for a professional solution to charging multiple batteries, the SPC 4500 meets and exceeds all FCC and CE certification. Backed up by unrivalled after sales support and service, the end users are getting professional equipment and service at a hobby level price. It is a quality built product capable of delivering outstanding long term performance whilst protecting and prolonging your Inspire 1 batteries.
http://www.smartpowercharge.com/proddetail.php?prod=SPC4500
It would be interesting to have an adapter to be able to charge phantom 2 11.1v and phantom 3 14.4v batteries.
Just a suggestion.
Just a suggestion.
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Not yet, BUT soon there will be a GUI interface hopefully it can be set to only charge to 50% for Storage, I also talked with Richie about seeing if they can update the firmware to charge only to 50% with a combo of buttons push to accomplish this. Hopefully he looks into it soon.
I love my SMART CHARGER SPC4500
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WOW !!!
This unit is incredible .... It is one unit that does everything.
EXTREMELY WELL BUILT
* Charging 1 or 2 remote controller at the same time
* Charging and monitoring 1 - 4 of your batteries at the same time
* Deep cycling your 1 - 4 batteries if you want it to
* Charging your Ipad or using 1 or 2 USB ports
It makes everything so easy and trouble free.
This unit is incredible .... It is one unit that does everything.
EXTREMELY WELL BUILT
* Charging 1 or 2 remote controller at the same time
* Charging and monitoring 1 - 4 of your batteries at the same time
* Deep cycling your 1 - 4 batteries if you want it to
* Charging your Ipad or using 1 or 2 USB ports
It makes everything so easy and trouble free.
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