ModelCraft MC SPort, Operating Instructions Manual

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10. Getting started with the transmitter
In the operating instructions, the numbers in the text always refer to the figure opposite or the figures
within the section. Cross references to other figures are indicated with the respective figure number.
a) Inserting the batteries/rechargeable batteries
For the power supply of the transmitter you will need 8 alkaline batteries or rechargeable batteries mignon size (AA).
For ecological and also for economical reasons it is recommended to use rechargeable batteries, since they can be
recharged in the transmitter via a built-in charging socket. To insert the batteries or rechargeable batteries, proceed as
follows:
The cover of the battery compartment (1) is on the bottom of the
transmitter (see figure 1, Pos.11). Please press the corrugated triangle
(2) and push off the cover sideways to the left.
Insert the 8 batteries or rechargeable batteries into the battery
compartment. Pay attention to the correct polarity of the cells. The
negative pole (housing) of the battery or rechargeable battery must
have contact with the spiral spring.
A corresponding notice (3) is located on the bottom of the battery
compartment. Afterwards slide the lid of the battery compartment back
on and let the locking mechanism click into place.
b) Loading the rechargeable batteries for the transmitter
When using rechargeable batteries, you can attach a charging cable
(5.5/2.1 mm (1)) to the charging socket (see ill. 1 in pos. 13) while the
transmitter is switched off to charge the rechargeable batteries in the
transmitter.
It is very important that you pay attention to the correct polarity of the
connector plug. The inner contact of the charge socket has to be
connected to the plus connection (+) and the outside contact to the
minus connection (-) of the charger. The charging current should be
approx. 1/10 of the capacity value of the inserted rechargeable
batteries. For rechargeable batteries with a capacity of 2000 mAh this
corresponds to a charging current of approx. 200 mA and charging
time takes approx. 14 h.
Since a protective diode is integrated in the transmitter, no chargers can be used that briefly interrupt the charging
current in order to measure the current rechargeable battery voltage. In this case, the rechargeable batteries must be
removed from the transmitter.
Attention!
Connect the charger only if the rechargeable batteries (1.2V/cell) have been inserted in the transmitter.
Never try to recharge batteries (1.5V/cells) with a charger! There is a risk of fire and explosion!
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