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gEL CELL (PB, LEaD aCID) ChargE PrOgraM
The following program is only suitable for charging Gel cell (Pb, Lead-Acid) batteries
with nominal voltage from 2V-20V. Do not try to charge any other type of battery using
this program.
Gel cell batteries are completely different to NiMH and NiCd batteries, they can only deliver
relatively low current compared to their capacity and similar restrictions apply to the charge
process. For this reason the charge current for gel cell batteries should be 1/10 of the capacity.
Gel cell batteries must not be charged rapidly, always follow the instructions supplied by the
manufacturer of the battery.
how to charge:
1. Select “PROGRAM SELECT Pb BATT” from the main menu then scroll to “Pb CHARGE” using the
“INC” or “DEC” buttons and press the “Start/Enter” button to select. The display should look
similar to this:
The charge current is displayed in the lower left.
The nominal voltage is displayed in the lower right.
The charge current ranges from 0.1 to 5A. The voltage should match the voltage of the battery to
be charged.
2. If you need to alter the charge current or the voltage press the “Start/Enter” button to make it
blink then change the value with “DEC” or “INC” button. The value will be stored by pressing the
“Start/Enter” button.
3. Once the settings are correct press and hold the “Start/Enter” button to begin the charge process.
The display will now show similar to the following:
4. The charger will emit a sound to inform you when the charge process is complete. To stop the
charge process early press the “Batt type/Stop” button.
Pb CHARGE
4.0A 12.0V(6P)
Pb-6 4.0A 12.59V
CHG 022:45 00682
Battery type
Charging current
Battery voltage
Charging time
Charged capacity
