The Varta LCD Universal Charger is capable of charging AA/AAA/C/D and 9V NiMH batteries. Its extensive safety features and large LCD display for showing the charging status make the LCD Universal Charger your reliable all-rounder. It allows simultaneous charging of various combinations in terms of quantity, charge status, capacities, and sizes of the batteries. A shutdown procedure utilizes the fact that the voltage (Delta U) slightly decreases when batteries are fully charged. A safety timer turns off after a certain period, regardless of the charging status. Through the USB ports of the charger, mobile devices can be charged via USB cable. Defective cells are not charged, thus preventing damage to the charger. It recognizes faulty, unsuitable, or incorrectly inserted battery types and provides protection against incorrectly inserted cells. The charging time is 4 hours.