Codan 2110 series, Repair Manual

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Repair procedures, tests, and adjustments
Manpack Transceiver 2110 series Repair Guide 89
Requirements for alternative chargers
The Codan battery packs may be charged using alternative supplies, for example, third-
party solar panels or hand-powered battery chargers. In this situation, the voltage level
must not exceed 15.5 V and the current must be within 1 to 3 A. These chargers must be
connected between pin B (charge in) and pin A (ground) of the connector on the battery
pack.
Notes on charging batteries
A battery requires 3 to 5 discharge/recharge cycles when new before it reaches its full
capacity. In order to increase the battery service life, it is recommended that the battery
is not fully discharged during each cycle. Full discharge should only be carried out
periodically as follows:
For the periodic full-discharge cycle, run the battery down to zero capacity using the
transceiver. The transceiver switches off automatically when the battery is fully
discharged.
The Codan battery packs have in-built monitoring, which is reported in the Battery entry
in the Control List. You should view the Battery Cycle setting for the number of times
the battery has received input current (that is, has been charged).
Type Full discharge
NiMH Two full discharge/recharge cycles every 20 charge cycles
SLA One full discharge/recharge cycle every 20 charge cycles
LiFePO
4
No full discharge required
WARNING
If you are using alternative means to discharge the battery, the battery
voltage must not go below 10 V.
WARNING
An SLA battery must be charged immediately after discharge to prevent
damage to the battery.
NOTE
You must log in as administrator to see the Control List.