Turnigy Accucell-8150 Multi-Purpose Battery Charger / Discharger / Balancer

The Turnigy Accucell-8150 is a multi-purpose battery charger, discharger, and balancer designed for hobby applications (RC models, drones, etc.). It’s part of Turnigy’s Accucell lineup of DC-powered chargers that support various battery types — with built-in balancing and multiple charge/discharge functions.

⚙️ Key Specifications

• Input voltage: ~10–18 V DC (typically powered from a 12 V supply like a bench supply or vehicle)

• Max power: ~150 W output

• Charge current range: ~0.1 A to 7.0 A

• Discharge current range: ~0.1 A to 5.0 A

• Battery support:

  • NiCd / NiMH: 1–27 cells

  • Lithium (Li-ion/LiPo/LiFe): 1–8 series cells

  • Pb (lead-acid): 2–36 V range

• Balance feature: Internal cell-balancer for Lithium packs — no external balancer required.

🔋 What It Can Do

• Charge / discharge: Works as a charger and a controlled discharger, helpful for cycling and storage prep.

• Balancing: Monitors and balances individual cells in LiPo/LiFe/Li-ion packs during both charge and discharge.

• Multiple chemistries: Supports NiCd, NiMH, various Li chemistries (LiPo, LiFe, Li-ion), and lead-acid with appropriate settings.

• Safety protections: Features automatic safety timers, cell count detection, and error alerts for voltage/current anomalies.

📌 Typical Use Cases

This type of charger is popular in RC/FPV/drone communities for charging and maintaining rechargeable battery packs — especially Lithium-based packs where balancing is critical for safety and longevity.