High Voltage Hybrid Battery Chargers
(for professionals only - we cannot sell to individuals)
**Please Note:
To order, please contact Claude Phipps (crphipps@aol.com). We have now shipped nearly 40 units.
Our specialty is custom charger units. Contact us for details!
Our most popular is the QDHC-350A, which has 2A and 6A charge currents, selectable with a front panel switch.
For reconditioning batteries, you might want the model QDHC-350A combined with the QDD-100 discharger.
We ship internationally, usually for less than $175. Within the U.S., shipping costs are about $100.
For most sales, we must insist on PayPal. We cannot sell to private individuals, only professionals.
Overview
We designed and developed an outstanding line of industrial quality high voltage hybrid battery chargers and dischargers. These share a unique design without transformers or other heavy, power consuming devices.
Typical weight for standard units is 7 pounds.
The control board switches input power directly into your battery and stops the charge at a level which you
set. We have an excellent reputation with our customers - and you should have one for your shop!
Five Levels of Safety in the Design
- Rectifiers cannot conduct in the reverse direction operated within ratings
- All components are rated to withstand 2 times their operating voltage
- Ceramic fuses and a 50A thermal breaker or a solid-state relay in series with battery leads
- Charge voltage with most units is set with a precise vernier knob on a 10-turn pot
- All units can operate indefinitely into a short circuit
- Most operate reliably down to 12V
Comments from Users:
"These are wonderful pieces of machinery. I can tell that you put great care into the design and build of each one! ....
It has been working phenomenally. I couldn't have asked for a better charger."
- Max Pfeiffer, University of Washington Hyperloop Project
"I don't want to buy something from somewhere else now that I have been spoiled by your charger. I don't see any other
chargers for sale that are quality pieces of equipment. I believe in your product."
- Charles Ware, Huntsville Hybrids
Model |
Input
(single phase) |
Max DC Volts
Voc |
Max DC Amps |
Comments |
Charges this battery (kWh) |
80% In
(hrs)
|
Price
(Note1)
|
Delivery **
|
Latest Photo |
QDD-100 |
120VAC |
300 |
2.0 |
Battery Discharger
In production
|
|
|
$1,150 |
2-3 weeks |
|
| QDPC-160 |
120 VAC |
340 |
5.0 |
In production
Precisely adjustable charge voltage +/-1%
Now, more output!
|
Prius
(1.2 kWh) |
3 |
$1,175 |
Available now!
|
 |
| QDPC-165 |
120 VAC |
340 |
4.2 |
In production
4 voltage settings +/-5%
|
Prius
(1.2 kWh) |
3 |
$1,150 |
Back by popular
demand
|
 |
| QDPC-190 |
120 VAC |
340 |
5.0A/trickle
You specify trickle current level. |
Similar to QDHC-350, but uses 120V. Preset switching from full current to trickle charge at DCV you specify, plus shutoff at max DCV you specify. |
General HV batteries, 6Ah |
2 |
$1,600 |
New Model!
1-2 weeks
(temporary
photo of model 180) |
 |
| QDPC-250 |
240 VAC |
170 |
10 |
High precision in low voltage ranges |
|
|
$1,500 |
1-2 weeks |
 |
| QDHC-300 |
240VAC |
340 |
20 |
Max current model for Hyperloop project |
|
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$2,450 |
3-4 weeks |
 |
| QDHC 310 |
240VAC |
680 |
2.0 max |
Gentle output
for battery reconditioning! |
Prius |
3 |
$1,250 |
1-2 weeks |
 |
| QDHC-330 |
240 VAC |
680 |
5.5 |
In production
New!
6 amps DC out.
Higher Voc charges more evenly!
Calibrated to 400VDC charge.
|
Ford Escape
|
1.5 |
$1,350 |
1-2 weeks |
|
| QDHC-350A |
240 VAC |
680 |
2.0/6.0 |
Combines QDHC-310 and QDHC-330 in one unit! Price reflects effort that goes into this unit.
Ideal companion is the QDD-100 discharger. |
See above. |
---- |
$1,500
|
1-2 weeks
By far, our most popular unit! |
Choose slow or fast charging with a front panel switch.
|
| QDHC-360 |
240 VAC |
680 |
12 |
|
Charges a
40 amp-hr battery 0-350VDC in 4.5 hrs |
|
$2,250 |
2-3 weeks |
New!
Designed - we'd like to build one for you! |
Note 1: Charge time in Table is from dead zero. Proportionally less for topping up a battery! We build when you order.
Please contact us. Dr. Claude Phipps, Photonic Associates, LLC, crphipps@aol.com or 505-466-3877
Note 2: What you save with a hybrid automobile: 25 kWh from your wallplug costs $2.50. Let's say you drive your
SUV an hour a day. A typical SUV cruising at 60 mph uses 36 hp (25kW) in steady driving. In an hour, that's 25kWh.
Its mileage is 20 mpg. In an hour, it has gone 60 miles, and used 3 gallons of fuel. A gallon costs $2.10, so that hour
cost $6.30 in gas. If it were charging a hybrid instead, at 80% efficiency, you would have saved $3.80/day, $115 a month.
Is that convincing?
