2.2.2
Operation (Normal)
Connect power to the charger as
described in section 2.1.1. Wait for the
STATUS indicator to show green. Insert
a pack into the front panel slot,
contact end first. The CHARGING
indicator will illuminate showing the
charger has entered the fast-charge
mode. The charge bargraph will
indicate the amount of charge
present.
When the fast-charge mode is
completed the CHARGING indicator
will extinguish and the CHARGED
indicator will illuminate, showing the
trickle charge mode has started. This
mode will top up the battery to full
capacity.
The charge bargraph will indicate
100% when the pack is fully charged.
A pack may be removed from the
charger at any time. The available
charge will be proportional to that
indicated on the charge bargraph.
It is recommended that the packs are
left in the charger for 2 hours after the
CHARGED light has illuminated, to
allow them to achieve full charge
capacity. A pack may safely be left in
the powered charger indefinitely.
CAUTION
Do not leave a pack
in the charger with no power applied
for long periods; this may deeply
discharge the pack and cause loss of
cell capacity.
2.2.3
Operation (Discharge before
Charge)
(For pack electronics re-calibration)
Connect power to the charger as
described in section 2.1.1. Wait for the
STATUS indicator to show green.
Depress the DISCHARGE button before
inserting the pack. The DISCHARGING
indicator will illuminate showing the
charger has entered the discharge
mode. Release the DISCHARGE
button. The charge bargraph will show
the amount of charge present.
When the pack has been discharged
the charger will switch automatically
to fast charge mode. Operation will
then be as described in section 2.2.2
above.
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