Enjoy fast charging with the upgraded VC8 charger. The VC8S has significant advantages over the VC8 charger. The QC3 and PD protocol as well as USB-C connection allow a total charging current of up to 8 A (amps) (assuming powerful power supply)

XTAR VC8S, the improved version of the VC8 charger.

What makes the XTAR VC8S stand out from the VC8 is the total charging current of 8 A (amps) with the PD power supply and the use of important functions such as capacity tests, charging and discharging the batteries to storage voltage in all 8 charging slots.

Compatibility, flexibility and individual settings make the XTAR VC8S an all-rounder.

Compatible with all 5V < 2A USB power supplies and USB car adapters, input voltage and charging current are intelligently identified and adjusted. However, to enjoy the benefits of the VC8S, you need a PD power supply or at least a QC3.0 power supply.

A special feature of the VC8S series is the manual charging current setting (3A / 2A / 1A 0.5A or 0.25A) which is monitored by the intelligent electronics for safety reasons and is adjusted if necessary for batteries with high internal resistance.

The XTAR VC8S can recognise, display and charge Ni-MH and Li-ion batteries at the same time. The large, clear display shows: charging current, battery voltage, battery type, charged capacity and, according to the set cycle, the discharge capacity in mAh of all battery slots.

The following Li-ion battery types can be charged:

10440 / 14500 / 14650 / 16340 / 17335 / 17500 / 17670 / 18350 / 18490 / 18500 / 18650 / 18700 / 20700 / 21700 / 22650
The following batteries can only be charged in slot 1 and slot 8: 25500 / 26650 / 26700
3.6V/3.7V lithium-ion batteries.
Also suitable for PCB-protected 20700/21700 batteries, max. length 78.5 mm.

The following Ni/MH Ni/CD battery types can be charged:

AAAA / AAA / AA / A
The following batteries can only be charged in slot 1 and slot 8: SC / C

Product information on the Xtar VC8S charger:

• Xtar VC8S charger has 8 intelligent, independently functioning charging bays.
• Manual charging current setting (3A / 2A / 1A 0.5A or 0.25A) for gentle charging of small batteries.
• Capacity test, internal resistance test, charging or discharging to storage voltage.
• Charging current limitation for smaller batteries.
• LCD display for real-time display of charging voltage, battery status, battery type and capacity in mAh of all battery slots.
• Three operating modes: charging, evaluation and storage mode.
• Test the actual capacity and maximise battery life.
• QC3.0/PD protocol, fast charging, max. 8A total power.
• The Xtar VC8S can be operated with any or "Quick Charge" USB adapter.
• Soft-start function avoids battery damage caused by power surges.
• 0V activation function to save deeply discharged batteries
• Robust USB C input.
• IC temperature monitoring to prevent overheating.
• Reverse polarity and short circuit protection.
• Three-stage charging algorithm.
• TC, CC CV charging method,
• Intelligent identification of input power and automatic selection of charging method and charging current.
• Automatic charging stop, charging process stops automatically when the battery is full.

XTAR stands in the combination of principle, technological progress and responsibility for safety and environmental protection. The charger is suitable for both beginners and advanced users who want to know more about their batteries than just "full" or "empty".

Scope of delivery:

KIT: Xtar VC8S charger, USB cable type C to type A, USB cable type C to type C Operating instructions in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Turkish

SET: Xtar VC8S charger, PD45II power supply unit USB cable type C to type C Operating instructions in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Turkish

Safety instructions:

1. only charge the batteries intended for the device.
2. always pay attention to the set charging voltage.
3. only charge batteries with the appropriate charging voltage (risk of explosion)
4. device is for domestic use, keep away from water and moisture!
5. disassembly and modification are strictly prohibited!
6. please avoid short circuit.

*Charging parameters:

*The above parameters have been tested in the laboratory. Approximate values may vary between charger, batteries and environment.

Technical information and notes

The charging speed (charging current) of the batteries depends on the USB power supply and battery status. It is also possible to select a weaker USB power supply, however, charging the batteries is no longer possible at full current.
Suitable power supply unit to fully utilise the charging current: Item number: 400627
At 0V, the charger reports "Err".
Above 0 V, the charger estimates Ni/MH batteries and starts the charging process. This estimate is changed to Li-Ion as soon as the battery voltage reaches Li-Ion values.
Below 1.8 V, the charger assumes Ni/MH.
Above 1.8 V, the charger assumes Li-Ion.
The charging process continues after a power failure or when the battery is inserted.
If the device is not connected to the power supply, approx. 1 mA is consumed by a Li-Ion battery and 0.1 A by a Ni/MH battery.
The mAh indicator flashes "Full" when the corresponding battery is full and the LED lights up green.

Charger design:

The VC8 basically consists of 2 chargers in one housing: slots 1 to 4 correspond to "Charger 1" slots 5 to 8 correspond to "Charger 2"

Each charger is controlled by 2 buttons (controlled separately) and has its own LCD display. They also work independently of each other

Charger no. 1 (i.e. slots 1 to 4) = has a charging / test / storage mode (all slots in "Charger no. 1" have the same mode, e.g. all are only in test or storage mode when set)

Charger no. 2 (i.e. slots 5-8) = has a charge / test / storage mode (all slots in "Charger no. 1" have the same mode, e.g. all are only in test or storage mode when set)