Quick answer
Match the charger part number to the battery before you buy: the PN201 is a replacement charger made for NP-F550 7.4V 2200mAh packs. If that is the battery you run, it is the straightforward replacement; if your pack differs in voltage or model, do not assume it fits.
Why the part number matters more than the battery family name
NP-F is a broad battery family, and chargers within it are not automatically interchangeable. The PN201 is listed specifically against NP-F550 7.4V 2200mAh batteries, so treat that pairing as the compatibility statement rather than a suggestion. A charger that physically accepts a pack can still be the wrong electrical match, and the catalog does not list voltage or current outputs beyond the battery reference, so do not fill in those gaps with guesses.
Where an OEM replacement part fits, and where it does not
An OEM replacement charger is the practical choice when the original charger is lost, damaged, or no longer reliable and you want the same part designation rather than a generic substitute. It is a weaker fit if you are trying to charge a different NP-F variant, if you need multi-bay charging for a crew, or if you want charge-status features that the listing does not describe. In those cases, the absence of detail in the catalog is your signal to ask before buying, not to assume.
NP-F550 charging questions, answered
Will the PN201 charge any NP-F battery?
No. The supplied compatibility reference is NP-F550 7.4V 2200mAh. Other NP-F packs, including different voltages or capacities, are not covered by that reference, so verify your battery label first. Read the voltage and model off the battery itself, not from memory.
Is this the same as the charger that came with my gear?
It is offered as an OEM replacement part with the PN201 designation. That makes it a like-for-like replacement candidate, but it does not guarantee it matches every charger shipped with every NP-F550-based kit.
How should I treat NP-F550 packs day to day?
Store them charged but not full if they will sit for weeks, keep them away from heat, and charge on a surface that can take some warmth. Avoid running a pack flat and leaving it that way. These are general lithium-ion habits, not charger-specific features. Label packs by purchase date so older ones get checked first.
What if my battery is swollen or damaged?
Do not charge it. A swollen or physically damaged pack is a disposal question, not a charging question, and no charger should be used to test whether it still works.
Does the listing tell me charging time or indicators?
The catalog does not list charge time, output current, or indicator behavior for this part. If any of those decide the purchase for you, confirm them with the seller rather than inferring from the battery reference. Treat unlisted specs as unknowns, not as defaults.
Product facts
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OEM Replacement Parts - Replacement Part, Charger PN201 for NP-F550 7.4V 2200mAh batteries: Replacement charger part PN201, intended for NP-F550 7.4V 2200mAh batteries and listed under Fotodiox OEM replacement parts (SKU OEM-CH-NPF550). Checking your battery label against this exact reference is the fastest way to confirm the charger is the right replacement before ordering.
OEM Replacement Parts - Replacement Part, Charger PN201 for NP-F550 7.4V 2200mAh batteries