THE RADIO CONTROL TRANSMITTER BATTERY
The RC transmitter battery will last about 2-3 hours on a full charge. A charge jack is
provided on the transmitter for recharging its internal NiCd batteries. This round jack is
located on the back of the radio control. (See the next page) The transmitter power switch
must be in the off position when the charger is plugged into the transmitter (RC) and must
remain in the off position while charging. A light on the RC transmitter battery charger will
be on, when charging the internal RC transmitter battery.
When the RC transmitter battery is discharged, (The battery level needle is in the
red), it should be charged for 14-16 hours.
To avoid a RC battery going dead during a presentation, start the program with a
fully charged battery or be aware of how much charge there is left in the battery. On a full
charge the RC transmitter battery will last approximately 2-3 hours. If you have the optional
110 Volt RC Power Supply, there is unlimited operation time, because this unit is plugged
directly into a 110 Volt AC outlet.
The battery should be discharged before recharging to increase the life of the
battery. Repeated partial discharging and then recharging may build a memory into the
battery. This will cause the battery to only allow partial discharge and therefore less
operating time. Also avoid allowing the battery go completely flat by accidentally leaving the
radio control on unattended.
Caution:
Do not overcharge the batteries as this could cause permanent damage to the
transmitter batteries. (Doubling the normal charging time is the type of over charging that
is meant here, and the battery getting hot.) When the battery level needle goes in the
red, the robot should be turned off because the robot could act erratic without the
transmitter signal. If you have the optional Super RC battery or 110 Volt RC Power
Supply, you could attach one of these and continue the program.
Back Cover Screws
Battery Compartment Door
Charging Jack
