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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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OK, here is the issue. The specs say that the charger will operate using an 11 to 30 volt input. They also say that the charger will output 1400 watts. I am pretty sure that it will not output 1400 watts at the input voltage of my charger, 13.5 volts. It would need to draw over 100 amps of input current to make that happen. So what is that maximum input current for this charger? I'm guessing about 50 amps, but I would like to be certain.
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Technically it can operate at 1400w on 11v but like mentioned that's huge current draw (127 amps+). To be more economical, you will want to run it at 24v which will let you get the full output power with a 60 amp supply- to keep a ~10% headroom for the power the charger itself will draw, I'd recommend at least a 70 amp supply.
Keep in mind current is pulling, not pushing. |
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Last edited by Xpress..; Jul 19, 2017 at 12:19 PM.
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Make sure the power output settings in the charger are maxed out, they are set conservatively for those not using a big power supply. You can find the setting in the system set menu.
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Xpress,
Thanks, but that doesn't seem to change things. I went into the power output settings; side one was factory set at 500w and I changed it to 700w; side two was factory set at 500w and I changed it to 700w. When I applied the load, essentially no change. Side one was set to charge 5s at 20 amps and it actually charged at 16.9 amps at 19.37v. Side two was set to charge 4s at 10 amps and it was operating at .5amps at 15.58v. The dc power supply is rated at >60amps. It was holding steady at 15.57 volts during the above charge. Are there any other input setting I should be changing or does the charger require higher voltage to get to the higher power settings? Bob |
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Xpress,
I found the screen to set the input limits for the power supply, which was set at 30 amps. Changing that screen to 54 amps on side one allowed me to charge side one at 5s but was limited to 17 amps. Side two power input went from 4s at .5amps to 4s at 10.5 amps. Question -- Side one is the had the screen to change the input limits for the power supply. Side two does not have a comparable screen? Question -- What is the maximum input current for the 2x700? Thanks for your help! Bob |
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Last edited by bob93447; Jul 19, 2017 at 04:05 PM.
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Try pushing your supply to 24v then, if capable.
Current is a figure of pull, not push as I mentioned before. You cannot push current to the charger, the charger can only pull current. |
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