Hitec AD380 DC Battery Discharger & Analyzer (6S/40A/380W)
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Powerful Discharger for Ultimate Battery Management
The Hitec AD380 DC Battery Discharger and Analyzer is a powerful tool designed for RC enthusiasts who demand precise battery management. With the ability to discharge high-capacity batteries at up to forty amps with a maximum power of 380 watts, it combines performance and ease of use for racers, pilots, and hobbyists. Featuring multiple discharging modes, real-time monitoring, and compatibility with Bluetooth and PC applications, the AD380 is an essential device for maximizing battery health and performance. Whether you are storing, testing, or optimizing your battery packs, the AD380 offers reliability and advanced functionality for every RC enthusiast.
About the AD380 Discharger & Analyzer
High-Performance Discharging
The AD380 stands out with its ability to discharge batteries at up to forty amps, ensuring quick and efficient processing of high-capacity packs. This capability reduces storage preparation time, making it ideal for those with large batteries. With support for up to 6S packs, the AD380 caters to a wide range of RC applications, from racing to aerobatics, ensuring batteries are always at their peak performance levels.
Advanced Monitoring & Analysis
Equipped with real-time data display and analytical tools, the AD380 helps you evaluate your battery's health with precision. Features such as cell resistance measurement, discharge capacity tracking, and curve comparison provide valuable insights into battery performance. Whether you connect via Bluetooth to the LinkPower X app or use a PC interface*, the AD380 enables you to monitor, graph, and compare discharge data effortlessly.
Versatile Discharge Modes
The AD380 features four discharge modes to accommodate various testing needs. In Constant Current (CC) Mode, it maintains a steady current for precise capacity testing and battery health assessments. Constant Resistance (CR) Mode simulates devices with fixed resistance to provide realistic performance insights. Constant Power (CP) Mode ensures consistent energy delivery by adjusting voltage and current dynamically. Furthermore, Constant Voltage (CV) Mode monitors power supply stability, ensuring reliable and steady voltage output. These versatile options make the AD380 ideal for diverse RC applications and battery optimization.
Features:
- Discharges at up to 40 amps with a maximum power of 380 watts
- Supports up to 6S battery packs
- Real-time battery voltage display
- Tracks discharged capacity and current
- Evaluates battery cell resistance
- Compatible with Android and iOS apps
- PC interface for detailed analysis
- Multiple discharge modes for flexibility
- Helps optimize battery performance for storage
- Supports discharging for LiPo, LiHV, and NiMH batteries
Includes:
- (1) AD380 DC Battery Discharger and Analyzer
- (1) XT60 Cable
- (1) Data Cable
- Product Manual
Specifications:
| Input Voltage | 3-30V (DC) |
|---|---|
| Discharge Voltage Range | |
| Main Port: | 5.9-30V |
| External Power Supply: | 3-30V |
| Error Thresholds | |
| Low Voltage: | Less than 3V |
| High Voltage: | Greater than 30.5V |
| Discharge Power | 380W |
| Discharge Current | 0.3-40A |
| Connector Interface | XT60 |
| Operating Modes | |
| CC Constant Current: | 0.3-40A |
| CR Constant Resistance: | 1-100 Ohms |
| CP Constant Power: | 1-380W |
| CV Constant Voltage: | 180W Maximum |
| Storage Temperature | 14°-158°F (-10° to 70°C) |
| Working Environment Temperature | 32°-104°F (0°-40°C) |
*Tech Note: In order to utilize the charge manager features via PC connection, it is required to pair the AD380 Discharger with Hitec's RDX2 800 or RDX2 1000 Charger (HRC44311 or HRC44401 - sold separately) using the supplied data cable.
**Tech Note: When the battery voltage to be discharged is below 6V, it is required to power the AD380 Discharger via the Type-C port using a 3A adapter.
Manuals:
User Manual
Reviews3.7 · 3 reviews
As always Hitec has great quality and performance. Highly recommend.
Hitec needs to fix the software, if you try to discharge at 40A it will just stop after 15-20 seconds and the battery will jump back to almost full again. It needs to monitor the voltage for a few seconds before it stops discharging.
I use this paired with my HiTec charger. Certainly have not explored all its capabilities. Together, the two provide a good method to charge, discharge, and store batteries at realistic charge and discharge rates, utilized by racers.
Reviewers of the Hitec AD380 DC Battery Discharger & Analyzer (6S/40A/380W) are divided. Two reviewers praise its quality, performance and use alongside a Hitec charger for charging, discharging and storing batteries at realistic rates. One reviewer reports a software fault: at 40A discharge the unit stops after 15–20 seconds and the battery voltage rebounds to near full, and they ask for a few seconds of voltage monitoring before the discharge stops. One reviewer notes they have not explored all of its capabilities. All reviews are from verified owners and relate to the 6S/40A/380W variant.
- + Good build quality and performance
- + Works well with Hitec chargers
- + Suitable for realistic charge and discharge rates
- − Software stops 40A discharge after 15–20 seconds
- − Battery voltage rebounds to near full after stopping