User manual LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY BC-500

[. . . ] Never use this device to charge other types of batteries, such as alkaline, lithium, carbon zinc battery or any other type of battery that is not specified. The charging unit shall only be used at normal indoor room conditions. Always follow the charging instructions for the rechargeable battery. Never use other kinds of power cables or AC wall adaptors apart from those originally supplied with the charging unit. The rechargeable battery(s) may become hot during charging. [. . . ] Discharge mode will first discharge the battery, then charge it. When discharging, the "DISCHARGE" sign and battery voltage (Figure 7) will be shown on the LCD. Discharging voltage (Figure 7) Discharge Mode After fully discharging the battery(s), they will be re-charged again. The display of voltage and percentage will alternate on the LCD. Once the battery is full, the voltage will be displayed with the "FULL" sign. The charger will switch to trickle charge with around 5% of the charging current to keep the rechargeable batteries full. TEST MODE Press the MODE key for 5 seconds after the status of the batteries is displayed, and the Test mode can be selected. In Test mode the 12 rechargeable batteries will first be fully charged and then discharged to determine the battery(s) capacity(s). During the first charging cycle, the display of current (Figure 8) and voltage (Figure 9) will alternate on the LCD. The charging current (Figure 8) Test mode The charging voltage (Figure 9) Test mode 13 When in the discharging stage, the voltage (Figure 10) and discharging capacity (Figure 11) are displayed alternately. The voltage (Figure 10) Test mode The discharging capacity (Figure 11) Test mode During the second charging cycle, the voltage and the total capacity are displayed alternately. 14 When the rechargeable batteries are fully charged, the capacity (Ah) (Figure 12) and the voltage (V) (Figure 13) will be shown alternately with "FULLTEST" displayed on the LCD. The capacity (Figure 12) Test mode The voltage (Figure 13) Test mode Note: When any one of the batteries is in the test mode, do not change the other battery(s). To test additional battery(s), you must remove and reinstall the testing batteries and then reset the mode. 15 TRICKLE CHARGING After the rechargeable battery is fully charged, the charger will give a small amount of current to the rechargeable batteries to maintain the fully charged level. This stage is automatically launched after the rechargeable batteries are fully charged and kept in the charging unit. The "FULL" or "FULLTEST" sign will be displayed on the LCD according to the mode user selected. CARE AND MAINTENANCE: Extreme temperatures, vibration and shock should be avoided as these may cause the damage to the unit. When cleaning the displays and casings, use a soft damp cloth only. Do not wet the exposed metal part of the charging unit. Do not use solvents or scouring agents as they may mark the LCD and casing. Do not spill water on the charging unit. Do not make any repair attempt to the units. Take it back to its original point of purchase for repair by a qualified engineer. Opening and tampering with the units may invalidate its warranty . Do not expose the unit to extreme and sudden temperature changes. [. . . ] For warranty work, technical support, or information contact: La Crosse Technology ®, Ltd 2809 Losey Blvd. South La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: 608. 782. 1610 Fax: 608. 796. 1020 20 To contact Customer Support / Warranty Work by email : www. lacrossetechnology. com/support/ La Crosse Technology ® on the Web: www. lacrossetechnology. com FCC disclaimer This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) (2) This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. [. . . ]