Ansmann Powerline 5 LCD charger

Lithium AA cells are primary type not rechargeable. The common Lithium rechargeables are different sizes (18650/26650/21700/whatever).

Theo

Rechargeable lithium cells/batteries must be charged by a lithium charger with approximately the right current rating for the cell capacity. The final charge stage (of three) uses precise measurement of cell voltage, which is different from other battery technologies.

I needed to build a charger into a device and rather than mess about myself, used one of the purpose-made lithium charging ICs.

Both. The instructions don't mention Li-ion cells because they pre-date their widespread introduction. However as the charger is only for NiCD/NiMH cells it is not suitable for Li-ion cells, either primary or rechargeable.

Thanks, all. That's me property informed now.

"Aug 26, 2010 Ansmann POWERline 5 LCD charger is designed to charge 1-4 Ni-CD/Ni-MH batteries type AAA, AA, C, D and 1-2 batteries type "crown". The charging current for AAA - 500mA For AA, C and D - 1000 mA For the size of type "Crown" - 15mA "

It sounds a bit like a fast charger. I don't have enough NiMH in the house, to comment on that aspect. The current level and the cell ratings I have here, seem lower than that.

Before plugging a cell in, check the charging instructions for the cell, and see if the current is in the right ballpark.

They have spelled out the chemistry, and that is a start. Only use such devices for the listed chemistry.

That particular charger, charges the cells in the four bays, one cell at a time. The charger is unlikely to detect the endpoint on the "Crown" items (detecting an endpoint at a 15mA charging current, would be pretty difficult). It may use a timer instead.

Paul