Datasheet

RECHARGEABLE Assortment 2012
1918
READY 2 USE-TECHNOLOGY
– VARTA R2U-Accus are ready to be used straight from the pack
without requiring charging first
– VARTA R2U-Accus have a very low self-discharge and a long shelf
life
– It‘s possible to keep the VARTA R2U-Accus in your device for a
long time, without recharging
– It‘s possible to use the VARTA R2U-Accus for energy-hungry
devices as well as for low current devices
– All VARTA R2U-Accus are rechargeable in all chargers
Advantages of Ready 2 Use-Accus (rechargeable batteries)
100% PRECHARGED
LOW
SELF-DISCHARGE
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Comparison between self-discharge Ready 2 Use Ni-MH and standard Ni-MH
Market share in Germany
0%
120%
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
+ modified electron material
+ improved separators
+ reduced ammoniac shuttle process
Ready 2 Use: Low self-discharge through
improved technique
Ready 2 Use Ni-MH
Standard Ni-MH
Much less energy loss than standard
Ni-Mh Accus after 24 months
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RECHARGEABLE
GENERAL PURPOSE
FLASHLIGHTS
PROFESSIONAL
BUTTON CELLS
DISPLAY
SYSTEMS
WORTH KNOWING ABOUT CHARGING
Eco-design directive - what does EUP mean?
Price segments VARTA chargers
The directive 2005/32/EG, of the European Parliament to create a
framework for the agreement of requirements on environmental
friendly design of Energy using Products (EUP) are primarily
required to have a higher efficiency on main supplies and a lower
energy consumption in stand-by-modus.
The design and the construction of a product is very important to
minimise the environmental impact and the aim of the EuP-directive is
to improve the environmental compatibility of Energy using Products
due to general and specified Eco-design requirements.
Global Voltage:
Global voltage for worldwide use.
Voltage gauge method / Minus Delta
V method (-dV):
Method which takes advantage of the fact
that the cell voltage reduces slightly in a
rechargeable battery (-Delta V), as soon as
the cell is completely charged.
Temperature control:
The temperature of the rechargeable battery
is measured whilst it is charging. If this rises
above a defined maximum temperature level
the charger switches itself off.
Trickle charge:
Prevents the natural self-discharging process of
rechargeable cells.
Reverse polarity protection, recognition
of alkaline or defect cells:
Contains criteria for switching off to prevent
charging of primary cells, defect cells or cells
with reverse polarity.
Timer / cut-off:
A timer switches off after a specified time
irrespective of charging status.
Individual charging channels:
Enables you to charge different numbers
and combinations of cells.
USB-in & USB-out function:
Charge your batteries by using the USB-Port of
your Laptop as the power source or charge your
devices directly from USB charger.
Energy segments VARTA chargers
PRECISE HIGH TECHPOWERFULLONG LASTING
POWER
LINE
PROFESSIONAL
LINE
EASy
LINE
< 20 Euro
20 - 25 Euro
25 - 30 Euro
> 30 Euro
13,0%
14,4%
51,8%
20,8%
Others
Competitor 2
Competitor 1
7%
14%
9%
70%
0%
2006 2008 2010
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
21%
23%
Market share value of „R2U-
Technology“ in Germany
Value of „R2U-Technology“ on German
Ni-MH market