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1.

 

Plug in the BC-1900 to AC power. 

2.

 

Insert 1 to 4 batteries into the battery slots. 

3.

 

Charge until the display shows “Full”.   

4

 

Basic Features 

 

The  product  is  intended  to  charge  and  discharge  9V  NiCd,  NiMH  or  Li-ion  rechargeable 
batteries. 

 

It  provides  four  independent  charging  slots  for  rechargeable  batteries.  The  charger  can  also 
optimize and test the maximum capacity of the rechargeable batteries.   

 

The charger can charge batteries of different sizes, types, and capacities at the same time.   

 

The charger integrates  the voltage change over time, referred to  as  the “minus delta voltage 
(-ΔV)”, and automatically terminates charging. 

 

For  NiCd  and  NiMH  batteries,  when  the  battery  is  fully  charged,  the  charger  will 
automatically  continue  to  provide  a  trickle  charge.    Trickle  charging  prevents  the 
rechargeable  batteries  from  being  overcharged,  and  compensates  for  self-discharging  of  the 
batteries. 

 

For LiIon batteries, only use protected batteries. Protected Li-Ion batteries will automatically 
stop  charging  when  the  maximum  voltage  is  reached.  If  you  are  uncertain,  contact  the 
manufacturer. 

 

The charger includes over-temperature protection, and will shut off the current flow to protect 
the rechargeable batteries and charger itself from overheating. 

4.1

 

General Display Information 

Each charging slot has an informative display, showing various operational modes and display modes. 
 
The operational modes are as follows: 

1.

 

Charge Mode 

2.

 

Discharge Mode 

3.

 

Refresh Mode 

4.

 

Test Mode 

5.

 

Quick Test Mode 

 
The display modes are as follows: 

1.

 

Charge/discharge Voltage 

2.

 

Charge/discharge Current 

3.

 

Charge/discharge Time Elapsed 

4.

 

Charge/discharge Accumulated Capacity 

 
The charger backlight will turn on after any key is pressed. The backlight will automatically turn off 
after 10 seconds if no more buttons are pressed. 

4.2

 

Function Keys 

MODE 

Reference Section 5.2 

DISPLAY 

Reference Section 5.5 

CURRENT 

Reference Section 5.4 

SLOT 

Reference Section 5.3 

Summary of Contents for BC-1900

Page 1: ...uide 4 4 Basic Features 5 4 1 General Display Information 5 4 2 Function Keys 5 5 Detailed Operation 6 5 1 Initialization Mode 6 5 2 Changing Modes MODE button 6 5 3 Slot Selection SLOT button 6 5 4 Adjusting the Charging Current CURRENT button 6 5 5 Display Modes DISPLAY button 7 5 6 Operational Modes 7 6 Overheating Protection 8 7 Maintenance 8 8 Specifications 9 9 Glossary of Terms 9 10 Trouble...

Page 2: ...operate within specified temperature range 7 Do not use this item near water The device should not be used near water for example near a bath tub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 8 Clean only with dry cloth The device should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer 9 Do not use near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or oth...

Page 3: ... Leaking or damaged batteries might cause acid burns when in contact with skin therefore use suitable protective gloves to handle corrupted batteries 3 Charge batteries on a fireproof surface away from flammable items or liquids 4 The battery manufacturer s instruction manual must be observed before they are charged 5 Correct polarity must be observed while inserting the batteries 6 Non rechargeab...

Page 4: ...peration Plug the BC 1900 into wall power using the AC adapter included The backlight will turn on the firmware version will be temporarily displayed all segments are momentarily displayed and null or no value will be displayed in each battery slot if no battery is installed The charger is now ready for use Only use the AC adapter shipped with this unit 3 3 Quick Start Guide Although the manual is...

Page 5: ... and compensates for self discharging of the batteries For LiIon batteries only use protected batteries Protected Li Ion batteries will automatically stop charging when the maximum voltage is reached If you are uncertain contact the manufacturer The charger includes over temperature protection and will shut off the current flow to protect the rechargeable batteries and charger itself from overheat...

Page 6: ...esh Test and Quick Test mode Charge Discharge Refresh Test Quick Test 5 3 Slot Selection SLOT button The SLOT button is used to select the desired slot for the different working modes charge current or display mode When a slot is selected the LCD display will flash The sequence is as follows 1 2 3 4 all four slots exit 5 4 Adjusting the Charging Current CURRENT button Once the normal working mode ...

Page 7: ...s full FULL will be displayed 2 Charge discharge Accumulated Capacity The accumulated battery capacity in mAh of the current cycle is displayed 3 Charge discharge Time Elapsed The charging discharging time in hours minutes of the current cycle is displayed 4 Charge discharge Current The instantaneous current in mA is displayed 5 6 Operational Modes 1 Charge Mode The rechargeable battery is charged...

Page 8: ...ar its end of life Always use batteries with similar load resistance when used in serial to achieve maximum battery life Alkaline and any other 9V batteries can be tested on this charger If a completely empty or dead battery is tested it is impossible to measure the load resistance Please note that since the internal battery resistance can be very small and contact resistance can be a major factor...

Page 9: ...de material compared to the metallic lithium used in a non rechargeable lithium battery The electrolyte which allows for ionic movement and the two electrodes are the constituent components of a lithium ion cell mA Milli amps or battery current units of measure mAh Milli amp hours or battery capacity units of measure Memory effect Memory effect is an effect observed in nickel cadmium and nickel me...

Page 10: ...installed incorrectly Immediately remove and inspect the battery polarity Discard the battery if defective Battery is excessively hot to the touch The battery is defective or installed incorrectly Immediately remove and inspect the battery polarity Discard the battery if defective 11Liability Disclaimer Reading the User manual is highly recommended The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any r...

Page 11: ...nty Information Ambient LLC provides a 3 year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship This limited warranty begins on the original purchase date and is valid only on products purchased and used in the United States only to the original purchaser of this product and only from an authorized dealer To receive warranty service the purchaser must cont...

Page 12: ...s strongly damages the environment The user is legally required to return used batteries and rechargeable batteries to any collecting point of your local authority Disposing used batteries in the household waste is prohibited Batteries rechargeable batteries containing hazardous substances are marked with the crossed out wheeled bin The symbol indicates that the product is forbidden to be disposed...

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