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RCGroups Review of the Hitec X2 700
The Hitec X2-700 is a high-performance, charger/discharger that is suitable for most popular batteries on the market today. Lets check it out!
Hitec X2 Review
| Product: | Hitec X2-700 |
| Retail price: | $214.99 |
| Dimensions: | 7.9x 5.5x 2.2" |
| Weight: | 2.69lbs. |
| DC Input Voltagel: | 11-30 Volts DC |
| Total Charge Circuit Power: | 1400 Watts x 2 |
| Lipo/LiHV/LiFe/Lilon Cell Count/Range: | 2-8s/ 100-50,000maH |
| NiCd/NiMh Cell Count/Range: | 1-20s/ 100-50,000maH |
| Pb Battery Voltage/Range: | 2-24/ 100-50,000maH |
| Available from: | HitecRCD |
Hitec’s powerful X2-700 Multicharger is a great charging choice for all your favorite packs. This DC powerhouse features two 700-watt output ports for increased capacity and supports all battery chemistries. The microprocessor control and an internal resistance meter will make this a great choice for the workshop, flying field and track. With Hitec’s free “Charge Master” software you will be able to control the X2-700 through its integrated USB port from basic setup to full software analysis of your battery’s health and performance right from your PC. Lets take a closer look at this dual port powerhouse!
Review Video
| Hitec X2 700 - RCGroups Review (3 min 54 sec) |
Whats in the Box
The Hitec X2-700 ships with the charger, battery clamps for easy connection to your DC power source, 2x Universal Balancing Boards, XT-60 Charging Cable, Deans (T-type) Charging Cable, and 2x 18AWG cables you can solder up to your individual needs.
Features
The X2-700 comes with several really cool features that make it a breeze to set up and get to charging your favorite packs in no time at all. Lets take a closer look at what they have included.
Optimized Operating Software
The "auto" feature automatically sets the charge and discharge currents for you preventing over charging, and sounds an alarm while disconnecting the circuits for safety.
Data Store/Load
The user will be able to program a max of 5 setting profiles that can be recalled at any time.
Battery Balancer
The X2-700 has a built in cell voltage balancer to eliminate the need for a external balancer.
Balancing While Discharging
When used with a balancing board it can monitor and balance each cell in the pack individually while discharging.
Four Charging methods
Regular charging, fast charging, balance charging, and storage charging are all just a few button clicks away.
Syncronous Mode
While charging two identical packs, both channels can be set off of the channel one settings making set up much faster.
LiPo Battery Meter
The X2-700 has a built in battery meter that monitors the highest and lowest as well as each cells voltage.
Battery Internal Resistant Meter
Built in resistance meter that checks the resistance of each cell of the battery
PC Control
With the optional "Charge Master" free software download you can operate the charger from your PC with USB cable. (Not Included)
Operation
The Hitec X2-700 has a simple to navigate program selection menu that will get you charging in no time at all. The learning curve is very shallow and Mean Joe had it figured out in no time at all.
All you need to do to get started is connect the X2-700 to a DC power source using the included battery connectors, or an AC power source using a DC power supply and you will be ready to go.
Once you have power going to the charger unit use the Batt/Prog button in conjunction with the DEC. and INC buttons to select the options needed for the pack you are charging. Once you get the selection highlighted that you need hit the ENTER button to lock in your choices.
Now that you have all the options set for the pack you are charging push and hold the ENTER button until the unit starts its pack check process. Once this is complete it will promote you to hit ENTER again to confirm and then your off and running. Easy Peasy!
Charge Master Software
One of the cool things Hitec included with the X2-700 is total PC control using the Charge Master software. This program offers complete control over your charger as well as monitoring information for while your packs charge. All you need is a USB cable and you can plug right into an open USB port on your PC and have the X2 at your finger tips!
Built in Meters!
I had to take a second and point out the built in meters Hitec has included in the X2-700. These meters will eliminate the need for external meters while using the X2. This is really nice if you are like Mean Joe and have enough gear to drag to the field the way it is! Well done Hitec!
In Closing
In closing the Hitec X2-700 is packed full of user friendly features that will make it a go-to charger for any one looking for a high quality dual port charger at a great price. And backed by the quality of the Hitec name you just can't go wrong choosing this charger for all of your charging needs. ~Mean Joe
Last edited by Matt Gunn; Dec 07, 2016 at 08:50 AM..| Thread Tools |
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Which would be a better choice between the X2 700 and the Graupner ultra Duo plus 80 in term's of features and faster balance charging?
I had the previous version of the X2 and it was Slow in Balance charging lipos compared to other chargers. |
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