{"product_id":"s-3812s-2ch-6a-top-fast-charger-adapter","title":"S-3812 2-Channel 6A Fast V-Mount Battery Charger","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe SWIT S-3812 2-Channel Fast Battery Charger is a desktop charging solution for professional V-mount batteries, capable of charging two batteries simultaneously. It provides 6A fast charging for SWIT S-8340S, S-8360S and D-8161S digital batteries, while other SWIT and compatible third-party batteries can be charged at 3A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA front LCD provides detailed real-time information when used with supported SWIT digital batteries, including capacity, voltage, current, estimated charging and discharging times, and battery cycle count. Each channel also has a three-colour LED indicator for quick visual monitoring. Beyond battery charging, the S-3812 provides a 4-pin XLR DC output rated at up to 200W, allowing it to provide power to compatible equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S-3812 is designed for camera departments, studios, production companies and other professional users managing V-mount batteries. Its simultaneous dual-channel operation makes it useful for keeping multiple batteries moving through a charging cycle, while the higher 6A charging rate available with selected SWIT batteries helps reduce turnaround time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo V-mount battery bays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharges two batteries simultaneously\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6A fast charging for selected SWIT digital batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3A charging for other SWIT and compatible third-party batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront LCD battery information display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-colour LED indicator for each channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-pin XLR DC power output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 200W \/ 12A XLR output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRS485 output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverheating protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesktop design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100–240V AC, 50\/60Hz input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharge two V-mount batteries simultaneously\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S-3812 features two V-mount charging bays that operate simultaneously. Both batteries can therefore remain on charge together rather than being processed sequentially. For production environments working through several batteries during a shooting day, this helps maintain a more efficient charging workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6A fast charging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S-3812 provides 16.8V DC at up to 6A from its battery charging bays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full 6A fast-charging rate is supported with the following SWIT digital batteries:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSWIT S-8340S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSWIT S-8360S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSWIT D-8161S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther SWIT and compatible third-party batteries are charged at 3A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows the charger to take advantage of the higher charging capability of supported SWIT batteries while retaining compatibility with a broader V-mount battery collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed LCD battery monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen compatible SWIT digital batteries are connected, the front LCD provides detailed real-time battery information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplayed information includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery charging and discharging status\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal-time capacity and percentage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal-time voltage and current\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated remaining time until fully charged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated remaining time until fully discharged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery cycle count\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives operators more information than a simple charge indicator, 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