News

MI Covid-19 Statement

*UPDATE!* Official Statement regarding a Covid-19 situation in our Milperra NSW DC

Battery Monitoring

A blog style write up about the importance of battery monitoring.

2021 Stocktake Closure

Advanced notification of our 2 day closure for stocktake in Sydney and Melbourne warehouses

CBA Analyser Software Update

West Mountain Radio have released a updated version of the Battery Analyser software packed with additional features

MI Victron Self Repair Agency

Master Instruments has been appointed a Victron Energy Self Repair Agency.

Master Instruments at Smart Energy Exhibition

Master Instruments will be exhibiting on the Plyontech stand at this year's Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition in Sydney

Pylontech US2000 Performing Well

ITP Renewables has released the 10th Public Lithium Ion Battery Testing Report.

New Cordless Soldering Iron

Introducing the brand new MI designed Lithium Ion powered cordless soldering iron

Pylontech Forging Ahead

Pylontech meets booming global energy storage demand with dedicated innovative R&D

Victron Energy Busbars

MI has added the new range of Busbars from Victron Energy to the range

Sun Xtender Now Available

Master Instruments has added the Sun Xtender range of AGM batteries to our stable of products

Symmetry Now Available

Master Instruments is now stocking the Symmetry range of solar panels, mountings and accessories

Victron VRM & Remote Monitoring

Here's an interesting article about how Victron's VRM portal has aided the monitoring of remote installations

2020 Christmas Closure Notification

Please see this year's Christmas closure notification to ensure you're stocked up

Pylontech RV12100

Introducing the RV12100 Battery from Pylontech - a purpose built lithium battery solution for 4x4 & RV users wanting more control

Drypower Updated & Expanded

The Drypower Lead Acid & Rechargeable Lithium battery ranges have been updated & expanded to better meet the needs of the Australian market

New IP65 Blue Smart Models

We've just taken delivery of the 1st batch of the new 12V 25A & 24V 13A Blue Smart Chargers from Victron Energy

Drypower Lithium Golf

Drypower Lithium Golf batteries are now back in stock @ Master Instruments

Victron Energy Cerbo GX

Introducing the ultimate in system control & monitoring with the Cerbo GX from Victron Energy

Contactless Forehead Thermometer

Check out Lutron's Professional Grade Contactless Infrared Forehead Thermometer

2020 Stocktake Closure

Advanced notification of our 2 day closure for stocktake in Sydney and Melbourne warehouses

Panasonic Lithium Handbook

Panasonic have released their very informative Lithium battery handbook

Procell Update

Procell, Duracell's Industrial Alkaline range, is having it's branding updated!

COVID-19 Statement

COVID-19 Statement from Master Instruments Pty Ltd

Victron SuperPack Lithium

Making the change from Lead Acid /Gel battery systems to Lithium is now far easier with the SuperPack battery range from Victron Energy.

Possible Dispatch Delays

Due to flash flooding in the area, access to our Milperra DC has been affected.

Inside the Victron MultiPlus

Check out the very informative video about the Victron Multiplus Inverter/Charger

2019 Christmas Closure Notice

Advanced notice of the closure dates for the MI offices for the 2019 Christmas period

Helping the Orphans

Master Instruments donates large television to an orphanage in Fiji.

Wiring Unlimited

Victron Energy's long awaited Wiring Unlimited book is now available

NiMH Power Tool batteries

Master Instruments is changing some NiCd Power Tool batteries to NiMH

MI QLD Office Has Moved

Master Instruments' Queensland sales office has moved to a new location in Brisbane Technology Park

Batteries in a Portable World

This book is a great reference for those wanting to know more about the batteries in today's modern world

MI @ 2019 SMBE

James Bloemen represented Master Instruments at the 2019 SMBE Training Seminar in Orange NSW

Lithium Air Freight Update

Lithium Batteries by Airfreight

MI @ AAAA Expo

Master Instruments proudly supported Victron Energy at this years Australian Automotive Aftermarket Expo

ICS1 Battery Guardian

Battery Guardian - Fully Automatic 6V and 12V 1.0Amp Charger and Maintainer now available

New Enecharger Premium Cable Range

Not all cables are created equal - check out the new range of Premium Charge & Sync cables from Enecharger

Truth In Capacity

Recently, a long term MI customer was challenged about the low capacity of the 18650 sized cells he had available. To satisfy his curious nature, he went online and bought the higher capacity versions to see if the stated capacity was “fact or fiction”

Over 4 Slim Battery Charger

Charge your lithium ion cells in as little as 30 minutes with this awesome new charger from XTAR

New From Victron

Check the charge status of your batteries from across the room with these 2 great new products from Victron Energy

Panasonic NiMH in Drumlines

Marine Instruments developed a GPS buoy that is being used in the SMART drumlines system. Panasonic NiMH batteries in each GPS buoy ensure that the solution is reliable and has a long life.

Greg Vidulich Joins MI

Master Instruments would like to welcome Mr Greg Vidulich to our Management team.

Drypower Broadband

Australia's first dedicated broadband battery, specifically designed to deliver safe and reliable power to your NBN battery backup systems, is almost here

New Power Tool Battery Charger

Check out the new enecharger battery charger for high voltage power tool batteries

CEC Approved Victron Items

Victron Energy have had 7 new items added to the Australian Clean Energy Council list of compliant Inverters and Power Conversion Equipment.

Understanding Lithium Battery Standards

Within the battery safety industry, some regulations are statutory requirements, while others are guidelines. Developing an understanding of just a small handful of organisations and battery standards will suffice to address well over 90% of potential confusion.

Cadex C8000 Brochures

Cadex have update their information for the C8000 Advanced Battery Analyser

Smart Battery Sense

Ensure your batteries are being charged at the most optimum rate with the new Smart Battery Sense sensor from Victron Energy

Energizer Lithium Intrinsically Safe

Energizer® Ultimate Lithium^TM AA and AAA batteries are now certified as a component in intrinsic safety apparatus

2018 Panasonic VRLA Catalogue

Panasonic have released their new VRLA Technical Catalogue for 2018

Smoke Alarm Batteries

As we slowly move towards winter, the yearly push to change your smoke alarm batteries at upon us again.

USB Type-C Car Charger

Always on the go? Charge your laptop in the car with the great new dual USB output charger from Enecharger.

Victron Energy at the Olympics

Victron Energy was a crucial part of International Broadcast Centre at this year's Winter Olympics in South Korea

2017 Christmas Closure Notification

Advanced notice on the closure dates for the MI offices for the 2017 Christmas period

Coin & Button Cell Battery Dangers

All Parents need to be safety wise & acutely aware of the dangers posed with children and the potential ingestion of button & coin size batteries.

Works with Arlo

The Tenergy branded batteries and charger kits have arrived at MI. Check out these Arlo endosed products...

e-Bike Batteries

With e-Bikes gaining in popularity, one of the MI engineers decided to fit one of our Mondia battery kits to his own Bike

Enecharger Laptop Charger

It's finally here! The new smart / automatic 5 port, 80 watt laptop and device charger from Enecharger

Rechargeable Solution for Arlo Cameras

Check out this great rechargeable solution for use with the ARLO home security cameras

Lithium Ion Cells and batteries

The experts at Silicon Chip magazine have put together a fantastic article about Lithium Ion cells and batteries.

New Products August 2017

Here is a brief summary of some of the new and exciting products we are featuring this July/August.

Quick Charge 3.0

Quick Charge 3.0 has landed at MI...

Super J500 Jump Starter

Introducing a Battery Free, automotive battery Jump Starter from Battery Fighter

Tekcell Factory Fire

Notification of Fire Accident at Vitzrocell Factory in Korea - Tekcell Products

New Products May 2017

Here is a brief summary of some of the new and exciting products we are featuring this month.

Clever Buoy

Master Instruments helps power new shark warning system...

MI Sydney HQ is Moving

Master Instruments Sydney Head Office will be moving from its current Marrickville location to a much larger, state of the art premises in Milperra.

Drone Battery Testing

High Rate discharge testing of LiPo battery packs, commonly used in drones, is now much easier thanks to West Mountain Radio

Heatshrink Kits

Dabble in the occasional battery pack repair? Check out these handy Heat Shrink Kits from Engineer Inc...

Aussie Irons Review

The team at Silicon Chip Magazine have reviewed the cordless soldering irons from ARI

Cadex C5100B Battery Analyser

Cadex have just released the next evolution of the C5100 single bay analyser and it's awesome!

Imos Ocean Gliders

Master Instruments works with IMOS to improve efficiency and performance of their autonomous ocean gliders

New XTAR Charger & Tester

Check out this intelligent multi-function battery charger, tester and USB power source - perfect for anyone with a fleet of batteries!

New Products December 2016

Here is a brief summary of some of the new and exciting products we are featuring this month.

Stay Safe on the Road

Don't let your mobile phone distract you on the road this Christmas / New Year period.

2016 Xmas Closure Notification

Advanced notice on the closure dates for the MI offices for the Christmas period

Cordless Soldering Irons

Introducing the Australian designed and manufactured cordless soldering irons from Aussie Rechargeable Irons

XTAR Charger Flyer

"What makes Xtar chargers so different?" brochure now available to download

New Products October 2016

Here is a brief summary of some of the new and exciting products we are featuring this month.

Drypower Lithium High Capacity Modules

The Drypower Lithium High Capacity modules are here!

MI Link Merchandising Section

Did you know that as a MI Link registered user, you have access to a bunch of marketing materials?

Engineer Inc Tools

Master Instruments has just added a range of high grade tools and accessories from the well know Japanese manufacturer Engineer Inc.

New Fujitsu Chargers

From the team that pioneered the low self-discharge Nickel Metal Hydride technology over 10 years ago, comes a range of battery chargers for everyday use.

MI Link is Active

Introducing MI-Link, Master Instruments' e-commerce platform.

Pokemon GO

The Pokemon Go phenomenon is placing massive strains on battery life - help is here!

Drypower Lithium Catalogue

Check out the new 2016 Drypower Lithium Range Catalogue and Frequently Asked Questions brochures.

Enecharger PSU Range

Looking for a well presented universal PSU range? Check our these Enecharger models

Paul Teague Joins MI

Paul Teague joins Master Instruments as our Sales Manager

Crane Remote Batteries

Master Instruments' range of replacement Remote Control batteries for industrial cranes is expanding

Can I Pack That?

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia (CASA) has released a handy Smartphone App to help

NBN Battery Replacement

National Broadband Network Battery Backup service replacement battery here

Featured Products May 2016

Check out the May Featured Products here

MI on Social Media

Follow Master Instruments on Facebook and Google+

USB Voltage & Current Reader

Want to know the output of your USB ports? We can help

Cadex 2016 Catalogue

Check out the latest catalogue from Cadex. And some improvements to the C5100 storefront analyser!

Battery Fighter BCA series

Next generation intelligent battery chargers from Battery Fighter here now

Ansmann Lithium Coin Range

Introducing the Ansmann complete range of individually blistered lithium coin cell batteries

Drypower Lithium Batteries

The Drypower Lithium range offers a multitude of benefits over tradiotinal lead acid battery technologies. Check it out here.

Battery Fighter 3 Year Warranty

Battery Fighter chargers are now being offered with a FULL 3 Year Warranty

New Products March 2016

Check out a few of the newest products we've added to our range.

Quick Charge 2.0

Introducing Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 - the latest in fast charge technology

Weatherproof USB Outlet

Check out this clever weatherproof USB output attachement for your ride

New Products February 2016

Check out a few of the newest products we've added to our range.

Drypower Lithium Golf Batteries

Save your energy for the perfect swing. Let Drypower Lithium be your caddy.

Custom Battery Pack Solutions

Enjoying the Cricket? Guess who makes the rechargeable battery packs that power the Zing bails & stumps!

New Laptop Batteries

Check out the newest battery models we’ve added to our massive Laptop/Notebook battery range

New Extended Phone Batteries

Extend the runtime of your Samsung Galaxy or iPhone with these great extended battery solutions

New Products November 2015

Check out a few of the newest products we've added to our range.

Coin & Button Cell Battery Dangers

All Parents need to be safety wise & acutely aware of the dangers posed with children and the potential ingestion of button & coin size batteries.

Are These The World's Best Value AA Batteries?

Are these the World's Best Value AA batteries?

New Products September 2015

Check out a few of the newest product we've added to our range

The Digital Show 2015

Master Instruments will be exhibiting at the 2015 Digital Show being held at the Melbourne Convention Centre on October 16-18

Lithium Jump Starters

UPDATED! Introducing the High Efficiency Lithium Jump starters from Battery Fighter

NEW SAFT LM SERIES LITHIUM MODELS

Master Instruments has added 4 new 3 volt LM series lithium models from Saft

UN3480 LiIon Airfreight OK Again

From Wednesday 1st July 2015, Master instruments will be utilising the TOLL overnight airbag service for UN3480 Li-Ion batteries

DRYPOWER GEL EXTENDED RANGE

The expanded Drypower Gel range is now in stock and all available to order…

Lithium Transport Update 2

Effective immediately, Master Instruments is no longer able to ship any Lithium Primary or Secondary (rechargeable) batteries by Airfreight.

Lithium Transport Update

Please be aware that we can no longer ship Lithium Metal batteries via air freight.

West Mountain Radio

The West Mountain Radio range of battery analysers and power equipment has been added to MI's every expanding product offering...

Ansmann Battery Chargers

Ansmann's innovative battery chargers and testers have arrived and are packed full of features!

2014 MI Xmas Closure

Please be aware of our closure dates for 2014/2015 Christmas & New Year period

Ansmann Impulse

Check out the newest addition to the MI Product range - Ansmann!

Battery Fighter Mini

Battery Fighter has introduced an entry level 2 stage battery charger / maintainer perfect for smaller lead acid batteries

ACMTE Charger

Master Instruments is happy to introduce the new ACMTE power tool battery charging system.

GIVING BATTERIES A 2ND LIFE

An interesting article from Cadex founder, Isidor Buchmann, about giving batteries a second life.

Save the African Rhino

Master Instruments is proud to support the Save the African Rhino Foundation.

ENELOOP RE-BRANDING

The ever popular Eneloop range is undergoing a re-branding exercise.

Cadex Brochure 2014

Check out the latest brochure from Cadex Electronic Inc. - Advancing Battery Maintenance

Drypower Gel

Building upon the proven quality and excellent performance of Drypower AGM sealed lead batteries, MI is proud to introduce Drypower Gel

2014 Saft Conference

Master Instruments were proud to attend this years Saft Distributors Conference

Panasonic VRLA Tech Book

Panasonic Safety, Long-life & Supreme Power - check out the European VRLA Technical Handbook 

Qi Wireless Charger Range

Qi is the new wireless charging system being adopted by the big name players in the smart phone industry. This technology is now available at MI.

FUJITSU NIMH

Introducing Fujitsu Rechargeable Low Self Discharge Batteries!

Lithium Coin Cell Dangers

All Parents need to be safety wise & acutely aware of the dangers posed with children and the potential ingestion of button & coin size batteries.

Enecharger Charge Cradles

A great new range of Desktop Charger Cradles suitable for today's popular smart phones and tablets

Protected Lithium Ion Cells

Get the low down on Protected Lithium ion cells here.

Drypower SLA

Master Instruments is proud to introduce the Drypower Sealed Lead Acid (SLA/VRLA) battery range

K2 Energy Lithium Iron Phosphate LiFePO4 cells and modules

1/3 the weight and up to 10 times the cyclic life of lead acid batteries, K2 Energy Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries are worth checking out

Sonnenschein Gel Batteries

MI has just added 9 new models to our range of Sonnenschein Gel batteries

Industrial Grade Alkaline Batteries - Energizer - Duracell Procell - Panasonic

Master Instruments has a number of brands available to cater for your large volume enquiries

Introducing Eneloop Rouge and Uomo

Eneloop have released two "Limited Edition" 8 cell AA blister packs.

Eneloop Charger Update

The Eneloop basic charger with 4 cells has been upgraded!

Startrack Update

Click here for infromation about freight delays due to the flooding inNorthern NSW and Queensland.

Master Instruments Open in Perth WA with the acquisition of Siomar Battery Engineering

Master Instruments Pty Limited (MI) is pleased to announce that it has acquired the businesses known as Siomar Battery Engineering and Siomar Battery Industries (Siomar) from Rhomana Pty Limited ATF The Siomar Trust effective 13 December 2012.

New In! Charge and Data Cable for iPhone 5!

A USB Charger Cable with Sync Capabilities for iPhone 5 Available Now

Steve Lipari Joins MI

Steve Lipari joins MI as our new Operations Manager

Enecharger Power Supplies

MI has just introduced 4 new multi-voltage power supplies to our extensive range of products

Mi in the Community

Master Instruments is proud to give back and contribute to the benefit of our community.

Introducing Fujitsu Batteries

Introducing the great new range of batteries from Fujitsu

Alkaline, NiMH, Lithium - What's best for me?

Learn how to weigh the cost vs performance of different battery types to best suit your electronic needs

Solar Powered Bluetooth Handsfree

Master Instruments has introduced a fantastic new solar powered bluetooth handsfree car kit

Cadex - MI Partnership Continues

Cadex and Master Instruments continue their exclusive partnership until November 2014!

NEW Ultralife 9V Battery

Ultralife has upgraded it's iconic 9V Lithium battery

XTAR Torch Range

Introducing the XTAR Range of Premium LED torches featuring CREE® LED bulb's and more!

Battery Maintenance Systems

Find out how to set up a Cadex Battery Maintenance System

Duracell Lithium BONUS!

MI has a limited number of Duracell AA Lithium Bonus packs available

Li-Ion Torch Battery Chargers

NOW AVAILABLE! A great range of Li-Ion Torch battery chargers

Batteries for Galaxy S2

Master Instruments has just received batteries suitable for Samsung Galaxy S2's

Battery Definitions

The first refresher on battery basics overviewing common definitions

More Power for iPhone 4, iPhone 4S

Rejuvenate the battery run time for iPhone 4 / iPhone 4S or even better  - add on to the iPhone 4 to more than double the battery run time.

The world's best AA battery just got even better!

The world's best AA battery just got even better! And there's a new pretty version as well!

Mi NOW OFFERING DURACELL PRODUCTS

Master Instruments recently signed an agreement with Proctor & Gamble for the range of Duracell Products

PANASONIC LARGE STORAGE BATTERIES

Master Instruments has introduced 3 new models of Panasonic High Capacity batteries

New & Improved Eneloop

Eneloop has been upgraded!

Latest Catalogues

The latest Catalogues from Panasonic Industrial and Route JD make for some interesting reading

Enecharger MOBILE & MULTIMEDIA USB Charger Range

Introducing the Enecharger range of USB Chargers for Mobile & Multimedia devices

High Current NiMH

Check out some of the newer High Current NiMH cells from Panasonic & Sanyo...

Panasonic VRLA Changes

Panasonic have updated some of their VRLA batteries to dark grey FLAME RETARDANT cases

FDK Battery Design Changes

Information regarding battery design changes from Sanyo to FDK branding

Sanyo Divests NiMH & Lithium Plants

Sanyo divests NiMH & Lithium Battery Plants to FDK Corporation (subsidiary of Fujitsu)

Master Instruments Appointed Distributor for FDK

FDK Corporation has appointed Master Instruments as Distributor for Australia & New Zealand

Sanyo Becomes a Panasonic Company

Panasonic Corporation has completed acquisition of a majority of the voting stock of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

Mi Wins Award

Master Instruments has been awarded "International Sales team of the Year" by Cadex

Duke Lithium Batteries

Introducing the new range of Duke Long lasting lithium AA & AAA batteries for cameras & other devices

New Phone Batteries

Lots of new phone battery models added to our range.

TReX Charger

TReX - The most complete charger for R/C Hobby & other battery types

CellCup Organiser

Introducing the CellCup in car storage device for mobile accessories.

Eneloop Wins!

SANYO’s eneloop Battery Wins at the 2009 Australian International Design Awards

New SANYO NiCd Models

Sanyo have added a few new lines to supercede some discontinued models of Industrial NiCd

Eneloop Charger Model No. Change

The popular 4 cell Eneloop charger has had a Model Number change

eneloop enebook

A helpful guide book for the Eneloop "ready to use" range of rechargeable batteries

MI 2009 Stocktake Notification

Both Sydney and Melbourne warehouses will be closed for Stocktake Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th June 2009

Panasonic Pin Lithium

Miniature Panasonic Pin Size Lithium's now in stock

Battery Fleet Maintainance

Are you getting the most from your fleet of Li-Ion batteries?

MI receives Certificate of Appreciation from VIC Police

MI contributes batteries to aid those in need during the Victorian Bushfires of February 2009

2009 Toy Hobby & Nursery Fair

Master Instruments is Exhibiting at the 2009 Toy, Hobby & Nursery Fair

Mastering waste generation, water use

Master Instruments has won a Marrickville Council award for reducing waste and water use

Bulk Duracell Now Available!

Master Instruments now stock the Bulk Duracell Coppertop range...

MI recognised with National Award

Master Instruments receives award, commended by Sir Bob Geldof

VB-BNVF Series

First stock available in Australia of replacement batteries for JVC BN-VF8xx series.

Battery Guardian

Battery Fighter Guardian LCD tester for all 12V & 24V lead acid batteries

Battery Fighter Waterproof Chargers

Introducing the Battery Fighter range of water proof chargers

VB-NPFH Series

First stock available in Australia of replacement batteries for Sony NP-FH series.

Eneloop C & D Cells

Sanyo announces Eneloop C & D size cells

New Phone Batteries

View our new range of batteries for thousands of mobile phones.

Complete Battery Kit

The complete battery kit featuring eneloop.

UPS Batteries

UPS battery cross reference guide now available

Darwin races

Mi Battery Experts Handicap Darwin 29th February 2008

New High Capacity NiMH

Introducing a range of new ultra high capacity NiMH cells

Battery Holder Racks

Battery holder racks now available for sale

NCMQR02N20

Eneloop 2 Hour charger now available.

Andrew Brett Joins Mi

Andrew Brett joins Mi as our new National Account Manager

QLD News

MI opens representative office in QLD.

Enecharger

enecharger 8 cell AA/AAA fast charger hits the market.

Century

MI now distributing Century sealed lead batteries.

DCB-NPBG1

First stock available in Australia of replacement battery for Sony NPBG1

Sub-C Cells

Finally! our March factory orders for Sub-C size Nicad batteries have arrived.

Search Field

More Powerful Product Search Engine Feature Incorporated Into New Site Design which works on near matches and ignores dashes. Try it out and see !

ISO Accreditation

Master Instruments is pleased to announce that it is now Internationally recognised as a Quality Endorsed Company with full Accreditation to ISO9001:2000.

Live Stock Levels

Live available stock level display with more Intuitive data on the horizon.