This charger is the smallest and lightest in the LaCrosse Battery Charger and Analyser line - The BC9009, BC700 and now the BC500 but the BC500 comes with a car cigarette lighter adapter for even more portability. Comes with 4 modes of recharge:
Charge Mode allows a range of milliamp settings from 200 to 500 for faster charging times.
Discharge Mode reduces memory effect by discharging battery completely before recharging to full capacity.
Refresh Mode discharges and recharges up to 20 cycles or until battery is refreshed to full capacity.
Test Mode charges the battery to full capacity, discharges completely to measure capacity, and recharges to full capacity. You can also use 4 different charge modes for 4 batteries simultaneously. And LCD readouts allow you to monitor battery charge and charge time.
UL approved, the charger also has safeguards that sense polarity, temperature and defective batteries. It recharges both Nickel Cadmium and Nickel Metal Hydride batteries made by any manufacturer.
Comes with two Lacrosse brand AA NiMH batteries and a car cigarette lighter adapter.