The Sonic NDT SmartCharge Desktop Charger – TS-NDT-SBC-160
Smart Battery Desktop Charger for NDT Li-ion Battery Packs and Field Inspection Systems
The The Sonic NDT SmartCharge Desktop Charger – TS-NDT-SBC-160 is a single-bay smart battery charger designed for NDT smart Li-ion battery packs, portable inspection instruments, scanner battery packs, crawler battery systems, and field inspection power accessories.
The charger is designed to communicate with compatible smart battery packs through a smart battery communication interface and automatically manage the required charging voltage and current. It is suitable for NDT users who require safe, reliable, and field-ready charging support for rechargeable inspection equipment batteries.
Product Overview
The NDT SmartCharge Desktop Charger is developed for charging rechargeable smart Li-ion battery packs used in advanced NDT instruments and inspection systems. It is suitable for battery packs used with portable PAUT, UT, ECT, ECA, guided wave, scanner, and robotic inspection equipment.
The charger uses a plug-and-play desktop design with LED indication for charging status and charger readiness. It supports smart battery communication, optimized charging, and internal protection functions to help ensure safe and reliable charging operation.
Key Features
Single-bay smart battery desktop charger
Suitable for rechargeable smart Li-ion NDT battery packs
Optimized charging for smart battery systems
Smart battery communication support
SMBus communication interface
Smart Battery System compatible charging architecture
Wide input voltage range: 19 V to 36 V DC
Output charging voltage range: 8.4 V to 33.6 V DC
Charge current range: 0.1 A to 5.0 A
Maximum charge power: 160 W
Ultra-low leakage current design
Simple plug-and-play operation
LED indication for charger and battery status
Short-circuit protection
Output over-current protection
Over-temperature shutdown protection
Compact desktop enclosure
Suitable for field inspection, workshop, shutdown, and site use
Suitable NDT Equipment Battery Applications
The TS-NDT-SBC-160 charger is suitable for charging compatible smart Li-ion battery packs used with selected NDT instruments and inspection systems, including:
Eddy current testing instruments
Eddy current array systems
PAUT instruments
UT flaw detectors
Guided wave inspection systems
Scanner control units
Robotic inspection crawlers
Portable NDT data acquisition systems
Field inspection equipment
Shutdown inspection battery systems
It can be used as a charger for compatible battery packs configured for equipment such as:
Eddyfi Ectane 3
Eddyfi Swift
Eddyfi Amigo2
Eddyfi MANTIS
Eddyfi GEKKO
Eddyfi SONYKS Guided Wave System
Zetec TOPAZ64 / TOPAZ32 / TOPAZ16
Sonatest Veo3
Evident / Olympus OmniScan MX, MX2, SX, X3, X4
Evident OmniScan MX ECA / ECT configuration
Eddyfi Scorpion2 crawler
Working Principle
The TS-NDT-SBC-160 SmartCharge Desktop Charger charges compatible smart Li-ion battery packs by communicating with the battery through the smart battery communication lines.
Once the battery is connected, the charger identifies and initializes the battery, then provides the required charging voltage and current according to the battery’s charging requirement. The charger manages the charging process and provides LED status indication during operation.
This smart charging approach helps support:
Safe battery charging
Battery status recognition
Optimized charging current control
Controlled charging voltage supply
Battery-ready indication
Protection during abnormal charging conditions
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
Product Name | The Sonic NDT SmartCharge Desktop Charger |
Model | TS-NDT-SBC-160 |
Product Type | Smart battery desktop charger |
Charger Type | Single-bay smart Li-ion battery charger |
Battery Compatibility | Compatible smart Li-ion battery packs |
Charging Architecture | Smart Battery System compatible |
Communication Interface | SMBus communication support |
Input Voltage | 19 V to 36 V DC |
Input Current | 4.7 A at 36 V DC maximum |
Standby Power | No-load power less than 0.15 W |
Output Voltage Range | 8.4 V to 33.6 V DC |
Output Current Range | 0.1 A to 5.0 A |
Voltage Tolerance | ±1% maximum |
Current Tolerance | ±1% maximum at 5.0 A |
Maximum Charge Power | 160 W |
Protection | Short-circuit, output over-current, over-temperature shutdown |
LED Indication | Red and green charger / battery status LEDs |
Approx. Product Weight | 600 g |
Approx. Dimensions | 145.5 mm × 121.5 mm × 63 mm |
Power Adapter Option | 19 V / 4.7 A / 90 W or 36 V / 2.5 A / 90 W |
Application | NDT battery charging, scanner battery charging, field inspection power support |
LED Status Indications
LED Status | Indication |
Green LED Off | Battery absent, damaged, or unsupported battery connected |
Green LED Blinking | Battery detected, initialized, and charging |
Green LED Steady | Battery charged and ready to remove |
Red LED Steady | Charger self-test completed and charger ready for use |
Red LED Off | Input power absent or adapter / power supply fault |
Smart Battery Interface
The TS-NDT-SBC-160 supports a 5-pin smart battery interface for power and communication.
Typical interface functions include:
Positive terminal
Negative terminal
SMBus data line
SMBus clock line
Temperature / NTC line
Final pin configuration should be verified based on the selected battery pack and customer equipment requirement.
Compatible Battery Pack Series
The charger is suitable for The Sonic NDT SmartPower Li-ion Battery Pack – TS-NDT-SPB-108 and other compatible smart Li-ion battery packs within the supported voltage and communication range.
Recommended battery pack applications:
10.8 V NDT battery packs
Smart Li-ion battery packs
Scanner battery packs
Portable instrument battery packs
Field inspection spare battery packs
Rechargeable smart battery systems
Protection Features
The charger includes internal protection functions to support safer charging operation.
Protection functions include:
Short-circuit protection
Output over-current protection
Over-temperature shutdown
Unsupported battery protection logic
Smart battery communication-based charging control
Applications
The Sonic NDT SmartCharge Desktop Charger – TS-NDT-SBC-160 is suitable for:
NDT smart battery charging
PAUT instrument battery charging
UT flaw detector battery charging
ECT / ECA instrument battery charging
Guided wave system battery charging
Scanner battery charging
Robotic crawler battery charging
Field inspection spare battery charging
Shutdown inspection battery support
Workshop and calibration lab battery charging
Portable inspection equipment charging
Advantages for NDT Users
Using the TS-NDT-SBC-160 NDT SmartCharge Desktop Charger helps inspection teams by providing:
Reliable charging for smart NDT battery packs
Plug-and-play desktop charging operation
Clear LED charging status indication
Smart communication with compatible battery packs
Wide output voltage range for supported smart batteries
Compact and portable charging solution
Suitable for field inspection and shutdown jobs
Useful as a spare charger for NDT teams
Helps reduce inspection downtime due to battery charging delays
Standard Supply Scope
1 No. TS-NDT-SBC-160 SmartCharge Desktop Charger
1 No. compatible power adapter, if selected
1 No. battery charging bay
1 No. smart battery connector interface
1 No. user instruction sheet
Charger functional test certificate, if required
Packing suitable for safe transport
Optional Accessories
Accessory | Description |
Compatible Power Adapter | 19 V or 36 V DC adapter as per charger configuration |
Spare Charger Unit | Additional charger for field inspection teams |
Battery Docking Connector | Replacement smart battery docking interface |
Power Cable | Country-specific power cable option |
Carrying Case | Protective storage and transport case |
Battery Pack | Compatible NDT smart Li-ion battery pack |
Custom Labeling | Private label / equipment-specific marking |
Compatibility Note
The TS-NDT-SBC-160 charger is designed for compatible smart Li-ion battery packs. Final compatibility should be confirmed based on battery voltage, charging current requirement, connector pin configuration, SMBus communication, charger profile, and mechanical fitment.
All third-party instrument names are used only to indicate possible battery application compatibility and remain the property of their respective owners.
Safety and Handling Note
The charger should be used only with compatible rechargeable smart Li-ion battery packs. Do not use the charger with unsupported, damaged, non-rechargeable, or conventional battery packs. The charger should be operated within the recommended electrical and environmental limits. Final safety approval, transport documentation, and certification should be confirmed based on the final charger configuration and application.