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BATTERY CHARGER BC-1000U

Instruction Manual

INTRODUCTION:

Congratulations on purchasing this intelligent charging unit which enables quick and optimum
charging to ―AA‖ and ―AAA‖ rechargeable batteries. With charging, discharging, refreshing and
capacity test functions as well as individual LCD displays for charging compartments; this
charging unit is reliable, user-friendly and ideal for use in the home, office or on a journey.

The Charging unit

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Summary of Contents for BC-1000U

Page 1: ...Contents Language Page English 1 ...

Page 2: ...s 5 Function Keys 5 Operating Modes Charge Mode 8 Discharge Mode 16 Refresh Mode 18 Test Mode 19 Trickle Charge 22 Display Mode Information 22 The Size C and D Battery Adapter 29 Care and Maintenance 30 Specification 31 Warranty Information 32 Troubleshooting 42 ...

Page 3: ... which enables quick and optimum charging to AA and AAA rechargeable batteries With charging discharging refreshing and capacity test functions as well as individual LCD displays for charging compartments this charging unit is reliable user friendly and ideal for use in the home office or on a journey The Charging unit ...

Page 4: ...e charging instructions for the rechargeable battery Observe the recommended charging current of the rechargeable batteries Never use a charging current higher than recommended in the charging process 5 Never use any power cable and transformer other than those originally supplied with the charging unit 6 The rechargeable batteries may become hot during charging especially when a high charging cur...

Page 5: ...arging Minus delta voltage dV detection for charge termination Damaged batteries detection Discharge mode first discharging and then charging to remove memory effect of rechargeable batteries Refreshing old rechargeable batteries by discharging charging cycles Test function to check the capacities of rechargeable batteries Charging Discharging functions can be launched independently and simultaneo...

Page 6: ...e D battery adapter Total of 4 Adapters 4 Holding Bag 5 AA rechargeable battery 4 AAA rechargeable battery 4 6 Instruction Manual FUNCTION KEYS There are three easy to use function keys and four number keys on the charging unit Compartment Number keys DISPLAY key MODE key CURRENT key ...

Page 7: ...ess the corresponding NUMBER key then press the MODE key DISPLAY key Press and release the DISPLAY key to view Charging current in mA Time elapsed in hh mm the Terminal voltage in V and Accumulated capacities in mAh or Ah during the charging or discharging process To change the display content of an individual rechargeable battery first press the corresponding NUMBER key then press the DISPLAY key...

Page 8: ...itches to trickle charge after the rechargeable battery is full b Discharge then charge the rechargeable battery DISCHARGE to discharge the rechargeable battery then charge it to minimize the memory effect c Refresh the rechargeable battery REFRESH to refresh the rechargeable battery to its maximum capacity by charging and discharging the rechargeable battery repeatedly until no further increase i...

Page 9: ...d using only compartment 1 and compartment 4 When charging three or four rechargeable batteries at the same time user may select a charging current of 200 500 700 or 1000 mA NOTE The highest charging current will be in compartment 1 The other compartments cannot be higher When charging two batteries at compartment 1 4 max charging current 1800 mA When charging two batteries at compartment 1 2 max ...

Page 10: ... charging current is tabulated in Table 1 NOTE It is acceptable to charge AA and AAA batteries at the same time When charging four batteries max charging current 1000 mA When charging two batteries at compartment 2 3 max charging current 1000 mA ...

Page 11: ...ery Capacity Charging current selected mA Estimated charging time AA 2600 mAh 1800 80 min 1500 100 min 1000 2 hr 30 min 700 3 hr 30 min 500 5 hr 200 12 hr AA 2000 mAh 1800 70 min 1500 80 min 1000 2 hr 700 3 hr 500 4 hr 200 10 hr AAA 1000 mAh 700 70 min 500 1 hr 40 min 200 4 hr ...

Page 12: ...teries can be obtained Use the Refresh mode after new rechargeable batteries have been used under load and charged several times in order to achieve the optimum battery capacity When the transformer has been plugged into the power source the version number of the charger for example 37 will be displayed first Then all the segments will light up momentarily and the null sign will be shown before ba...

Page 13: ...harge Refresh and Test mode may be chosen within this 8 second time after inserting the batteries Then within 8 seconds from pressing the last key select the charging discharging current by pressing the CURRENT key NOTE Hold the MODE key for about 1 second to activate the mode change Press and release the MODE key to select between the Charge Discharge Test and Refresh mode There is an 8 second ti...

Page 14: ...rged Full will be shown on the display and the user may take out them at this time If the rechargeable batteries are left in place in the compartments trickle charging will start The trickle charging current is around 5 of the selected charging current to keep the rechargeable batteries full Charging current 200 mA Charge Mode After 8 seconds from the last key press the LCD will blink once to indi...

Page 15: ... afterward the rechargeable batteries must be taken out and inserted again The current setting of the first charging compartment restricts the maximum charging current of the other rechargeable batteries For instance if the first compartment rechargeable battery is set to charge at 700 mA then the second third and fourth rechargeable batteries can be only set to charging at a maximum current of 70...

Page 16: ...seconds after the last key press the LCD will blink one time to indicate the end of changing When overheating conditions occur over about 127 F 53 C usually due to too a high charging current selected the charging will be stopped immediately and the display will read 000 mA the charging process will only resume once the temperature of the rechargeable batteries drops to a safe level If overheating...

Page 17: ...the memory effects of rechargeable batteries Press the MODE key within 8 seconds after inserting the rechargeable batteries the Discharge mode can be selected Then select different discharging current see Table 2 by pressing the CURRENT key within 8 seconds after inserting the batteries The display will blink once to indicate the setting has been confirmed and the current cannot be changed afterwa...

Page 18: ... key for about 1 second to activate the mode change Press and release the MODE key to select the Charge Discharge Test and Refresh mode Table 2 DISCHARGE MODE Current User selected Discharging current 100 mA 250 mA 350 mA 500 mA Thereafter Charging current 200 mA 500 mA 700 mA 1000 mA Finally batteries will be fully charged in discharge mode and Full will be displayed If the user presses the DISPL...

Page 19: ...within 8 seconds after inserting the rechargeable batteries the Refresh mode can be selected Refresh mode will start with discharging the rechargeable battery then charging it The repeated discharging and charging cycles will be launched until no further increase in the measured capacities is estimated or 20 cycles whichever comes first Refresh mode the battery is being discharged Discharging curr...

Page 20: ...g the batteries Or the display will blink once to indicate the end of setting and the current cannot be changed afterward It may take up to several days to finish the refreshing process depending on the selected discharging current The maximum refresh current is 1000 mA and is not affected by the number of rechargeable batteries inserted TEST MODE In the Test mode the rechargeable batteries will f...

Page 21: ...ress and release the MODE key to select the Charge Discharge Test and Refresh mode NOTE After selecting the Test mode the user may select different charging currents in the Test mode by pressing the CURRENT key within 8 seconds after the batteries are inserted The discharging current will be half of the selected charging current see Table 3 Test mode The Charging current in mA ...

Page 22: ...ot affected by the number of rechargeable batteries inserted After the test mode is finished the display will shift between the Full sign and the battery capacity in mAh or Ah automatically in 3 second intervals until the rechargeable batteries are removed The user can switch to other displays by pressing the DISPLAY key Battery capacity displayed in mAh as the checking is finished in Test mode ...

Page 23: ...es to maintain the fully charged level This mode is automatically launched after rechargeable batteries are fully charged and kept in the charging unit The signal Full will be displayed on the LCD DISPLAY MODE INFORMATION The user can use different display modes to monitor the rechargeable battery condition during the different operations see below figure and Table 4 to 7 ...

Page 24: ...23 Different operating modes Different display modes are exhibited Charging current Time Voltage and Capacity ...

Page 25: ...g current Capacity Milliamp hours mAh is the capacity of the battery or the amount of charge added to a battery If a 2600mAh capacity battery is already half full when you charge it you will not add 2600mAh of capacity to the battery Amp hours Ah is the capacity of the battery or the amount of charge added to a battery When the battery charger shows values above 1999mAh it changes to Amp hours Due...

Page 26: ... Various displays in Discharge Mode Stage in Discharge mode Various displays toggled by pressing DISPLAY key Voltage V Current mA Time hh mm Capacity mAh Ah During discharging Instantaneous Battery voltage Discharging current Discharging time elapsed Capacity during discharging During charging Charging current Charging time elapsed Accumulated capacity Full stage Trickle charging current ...

Page 27: ... Instantaneous Battery voltage Discharging current Discharging time elapsed Capacity during discharging During charging processes Instantaneous Battery voltage Charging current Charging time elapsed Capacity determined in last time discharging Full stage Instantaneous Battery voltage Trickle charging current Elapsed time of last discharging Maximum battery capacity determined in discharging ...

Page 28: ...ging Instantaneous Battery voltage Charging current Charging time elapsed mAh During discharging Discharging current Discharging time elapsed mAh During 2nd charging Charging current 2nd charging time elapsed Capacity of the battery determined in discharging Full stage Trickle charging current Discharging time elapsed Capacity of the battery determined in discharging ...

Page 29: ...ed the operational mode will automatically be set to Charge mode at 200 mA to charge up the battery once the power source is back to normal regardless the operating mode Charge Discharge Refresh or Test which has been selected by user before THE SIZE C AND SIZE D BATTERY ADAPTERS FREE ACCESSORY The battery adapters are used for connecting the AA battery to devices requiring Size C or D batteries T...

Page 30: ...ity is correct and the assembling condition is good The AA battery used with the Size C adapter The AA battery used with the Size D adapter it is required to place the battery into the C adapter first and then the D adapter ...

Page 31: ...rface When cleaning the displays and casings use a soft damp cloth only Do not wet the exposed metal part of the charging unit Do not use solvents or scouring agents as they may mark the LCD and casing Do not spill water to the charging unit Do not make any repair attempts to the units Return it to its original point of purchase for repair by a qualified engineer Opening and tampering with the uni...

Page 32: ...er and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any improper or incorrect use and any consequences occur Any performance of repairs or alternations by someone other than the original supplier will invalidate the warranty This product is designed to be used only by people who have read and understood this instruction manual The specifications of this product may change without prior notice Thi...

Page 33: ... must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to La Crosse Technology Ltd or La Crosse Technology Ltd s authorized service center La Crosse Technology Ltd will repair or replace this product at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above All replaced parts and product...

Page 34: ...ipment claims must be presented to the carrier 3 damage to or deterioration of any accessory or decorative surface 4 damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your owner s manual 5 damage resulting from the performance of repairs or alterations by someone other than an authorized La Crosse Technology Ltd authorized service center 6 units used for other than home use 7 appli...

Page 35: ... NOT A TOY KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN S REACH This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights specific to your State Some States do no allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you For warranty work technical support or information contact La Crosse Technology Ltd 2817 Losey Blvd S La Crosse WI 546...

Page 36: ...35 http www lacrossetechnology com support home php Warranty work sales lacrossetechnology com information on other products web www lacrossetechnology com bc1000 ...

Page 37: ...t recommended to condition batteries until after they have been charged and used 10 times Overview of Using Modes and Current Options Follow these steps left to right Steps Plug in Place batteries in charger Select mode Hold for 5 10 seconds to activate Select Charge to select current level Display Blinks To change or mode during charging To Change amount of charge or current repeat all steps from...

Page 38: ...nge Press de MODE key for all or NUMBER key then MODE key for individual battery You have 8 seconds to select mode You have 4 seconds You have 4 seconds Charge 2 batteries at charging current of 1500 or 1800 mA 1 Plug the transformer into the power source 2 Insert the two batteries within 8 seconds to compartments 1 4 only ...

Page 39: ...ent at 1500 or 1800 mA by pressing the CURRENT key 5 8 seconds after the last key press the display will blink once to indicate that the time allowed for setting is over and the charging will start Charging current can be set at 1500 or 1800mA when only two batteries are charged at compartment 1 and 4 This display will blink once and charging starts ...

Page 40: ...rge mode and one at test mode 1 Plug the transformer into the power source 2 Insert the two batteries for charging within 8 seconds to compartments 1 and 2 3 Charge will be displayed in the LCD as Charge mode is the default mode 4 Within 8 seconds after inserting the two batteries select the charging current at 200 500 700 or 1000 mA by pressing the CURRENT key 5 8 seconds after the last key press...

Page 41: ...Insert the third battery for Test in compartment 3 7 Within 8 seconds from inserting the battery into compartment 3 press the corresponding compartment key 3 Then the No 3 display will be flashing The No 3 display will flash after the compartment No 3 is pressed ...

Page 42: ...rated in different modes the charging current of the second third and fourth battery placed into the charger cannot be set higher than that of the first placed battery 9 8 seconds after the last key press the display will blink once to indicate that the time allowed for setting is over and the Test mode will start Once charging has started the current can no longer be changed 10 Now the batteries ...

Page 43: ...key press the display will blink once to indicate that the time allowed for setting is over and the Refresh mode in compartment 4 will start 14 Once charging has started the current can no longer be changed 15 Now batteries in compartment 1 and 2 are being charged while batteries in compartment 3 and 4 are undergoing Test and Refresh mode respectively During the operation press and release the DIS...

Page 44: ...ime Voltage and Capacity Different operating modes If you must switch batteries in your product before they die what mode would you use to charge Refresh and charge if you have several days in a hurry just regular charge mode How do you check battery condition ...

Page 45: ...When you replace a charged battery it goes to trickle and it can take from 1 to several hours to get back to a full charge depending on the condition of your battery What is the charger capacity Maximum charging capacity is 3000 mAh My batteries are getting warm It is common for batteries to get warm will charging The charger has a built in temperature sensor which will stop the charging cycle if ...

Page 46: ... Hydride or NiCd Nickel Cadium rechargeable batteries only may be used in this product Charging other types of batteries may result in failure of the charger My battery reads Null This charger requires at least 9v in the battery in order to charge it If the battery is depleted below that point you will not be able to charge it on this battery charger You may want to invest in a small charger holde...

Page 47: ...tteries sitting in storage may lose some charge over time It is not recommended to condition batteries until after they have been charged and used 10 times As you use your batteries they will gain greater capacity and last longer It is common for your batteries to run down quickly at first Storing batteries Store between 40 and 80 degrees F Do not refrigerate Batteries will self discharge if left ...

Page 48: ...l rights reserved This handbook must not be reproduced in any form even in excerpts or duplicated or processed using electronic mechanical or chemical procedures without written permission of the publisher This handbook may contain mistakes and printing errors The information in this handbook is regularly checked and corrections made in the next issue We accept no liability for technical mistakes ...

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