Batteries
Two types of 12 volt cadmium
..:
nickel batteries are supplied for the
Eclair 16:
- in a plastic box (code BAKEL)
- with a leather belt (code BACIN)
These two batteries have the same characteristics and performance.
Technical Characteristics
Composition
Nominal voltage
Capacity
Weight
10 insulated cylindrical cells type SAFT VR 3.5
12 volts
3.5Ah
BAKEL 2.100 kgs. (cells only account for 1.5 kgs.)
BACIN
2.300 kgs.
The performance is close to 90 % for a discharge rate of 2 to 3 amps .
which corresponds to the average consumption of the
Eclair
16.
Duration of power
from 6 to 10 400-foot reels
Wiring
Galvanometer
Presentation
N o t e
see diagrams 898 A and B
Schoeller galvanometer type 564.60421.1
BAKEL unbreakable black polyethylene box,
230x160x40 mm. with carrying belt
BACIN black leather belt with pockets
The batteries are always supplied discharged after a complete cycle of
charge and discharge.
Charger
(Code CIBRE)
Technical
Characteristics
Size
175x50x50 mm.
SECTION VII
Power supply
Weight
115 or 220 v . alternating current by voltage
selector; 50 or 60 cycles
0.740 kg.
Check feature
a control light goes on as soon as the charger is
connected to the mains
Safety
Rate of charge
fuse on the alternating current, type 01 0.25 amp.
320 mA.
1. Charge
Pull out the voltage selector button, and position it to 115 or 220 volts
as required.
Connect the charger to the mains:
- the control light comes on
- if the control light does not come on, check the 0.25 amp. fuse
Set the switch to "charge" indicated by "C".
Connect the four-pin Cannon socket of the battery to the charger
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with the standard CICAB cable.
Charge for 14 hours.
2. Partial charge
Very often the battery will be recharged before having been fully
utilized: the following table indicates the charging time necessary:
number of 120
m.
magazines used
1 2 4 8
or more
number of hours of charge
3 6 8 14
3. Maintenance charge
If the battery is not to be used the same day as it was recharged
- set the switch to "maintain" marked with an "E"
- full charge can then be maintained for any length of time
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