RTS CHG-1800 L14 – Intercom & Commentary Units / Accessories

The CHG-TR1800 is an individual charger unit designed for TR1800 posts. Verify with RTS technical documentation which battery chemistries (NiMH, lithium, etc.) and voltage ratings your specific TR1800 posts use, as charger compatibility depends on battery type. The unit charges one post at a time per charger; quantity 4 units allows simultaneous charging of four posts. Confirm your organization's battery inventory matches the charger specification before deployment.

Each CHG-TR1800 is a dedicated individual charger for one TR1800 post. Parallel charging is not supported by a single charger. If you operate multiple TR1800 posts simultaneously, you must provision one CHG-TR1800 per post requiring concurrent charging. This is critical for OB van and studio deployments: calculate total active units and rotating shift schedules to determine minimum charger count needed for operational continuity.

RTS CHG-TR1800 power specifications are not provided in available documentation. Before purchasing, confirm AC/DC input voltage, amperage, and connector type with RTS technical support or your distributor. This is essential for OB van power budgeting, UPS integration, and regional supply compatibility. Document the requirement to ensure proper electrical infrastructure and backup power sizing.

Charge time and whether the TR1800 can operate while connected to the CHG-TR1800 are not specified in current documentation. Contact RTS to confirm cycle duration (typical broadcast chargers range 2–6 hours) and simultaneous operation capability. This directly impacts shift scheduling and inventory rotation. If the unit cannot operate while charging, plan accordingly for hot-swap battery configurations or longer operator downtime.

As an individual charger unit, the CHG-TR1800 is portable and suitable for field deployment in OB vans and remote locations. However, mechanical mounting, thermal management, and environmental rating (IP rating, operating temperature range) are not documented. Verify dust/moisture tolerance and whether it requires rack-mounting hardware, external cooling, or protective housing before final van integration. Consult RTS on environmental hardening for extended mobile operation.

Maintenance and serviceability details are not available in current specifications. Inquire whether the CHG-TR1800 requires periodic calibration, fuse replacement, or thermal management cleaning. Ask RTS for mean time between failures (MTBF), expected component lifespan, and whether it should be included in preventive maintenance rotation. For critical broadcast operations, establish a replacement schedule and spare inventory policy.

The CHG-TR1800 is a hardware charger with no documented integration with RTS intercom control software or network management systems. Charging is passive; status indication (LED feedback, charge complete signal) and any diagnostic reporting must be confirmed with RTS. If you require automated charge-state logging or networked management, verify whether separate monitoring hardware or software is needed, or plan manual status tracking procedures.

A practical guideline for continuous operations is two chargers per active TR1800 unit, allowing rotation during 8–12 hour shifts. However, this depends on charge cycle time, battery capacity, and your shift pattern—not yet confirmed for this model. Map your user count, shift schedules, and operational tempo (studio vs. OB), then consult RTS to calculate minimum chargers and spare batteries needed. Underestimating inventory directly impacts on-air reliability.

Charger compatibility with different TR1800 hardware revisions or firmware levels should be verified with RTS support. Confirm that the CHG-TR1800 revision you purchase is qualified for your current and planned TR1800 inventory. Request any known issues, compatibility matrices, or upgrade procedures. Document baseline configuration and test charging cycles with your actual TR1800 units before full operational deployment to prevent field failures.

Yes. Our used and ex-demo units undergo a full functional inspection — sensors, video outputs, control signals, optics and mechanics — including a colorimetry and sensitivity test. Each product is tested by our technicians and comes with a 90-day warranty. Contact us for the specific warranty terms of the unit you are interested in.