4. Operating Instructions
4.10
As Li-Ion batteries near the end of charge, the charge current is
reduced. This is perfectly normal for the ‘constant voltage’ phase of
the charge cycle.
4.11
Batteries may be removed, and others connected at any time, without
affecting the operation of the charger.
4.12
The charger will continue to monitor the status of all charging
channels. It will not attempt to charge batteries which the charger
indicates are ‘DONE’ or faulty (indicated as ‘FAIL’). When there are no
batteries connected the charger display will indicate ‘ABST’:
PL16 Display
PL16+ Display
If a new battery is connected to the free channel, the charging
sequence will be initiated automatically. The order in which batteries
are connected is therefore immaterial; the charger will ensure that all
batteries are charged in as short a time as possible.
4.13
If the charger detects a faulty battery while the charging program is
running, the display will show ‘FAIL’. This could be caused by one of
several conditions, such as a very old or damaged battery, a short
circuit battery, or an excessively high or low voltage battery.
4.14
The charger will not recognise the connection of a battery which has
a voltage substantially outside of its range or one of unsuitable
chemistry type.
4.15
If the internal protection circuit of a PAG or Sony Li-Ion battery
should turn-off, for any reason, the battery display will not operate,
and there will be no voltage at the battery terminals. The PL16
incorporates a Recovery Charge program which will automatically turn
the protection circuit back on again.
4.16
If the charger should detect a fault during operation, it will shut
down to a safe condition. See Section 5.4 ‘Servicing’.
4.17
If the AC mains power fails during operation, the charger will shut-
down safely; no damage will occur to either the charger or the
batteries. When the mains power is restored the charger will default
to the main charge program.
4.18
PL16 Chargers, Models 9707 & 9707A, feature a built-in
Camera
Power Supply
that enables you to power your camera from an AC
mains supply, using the charger. Connection to the camera can be
made using an XLR4 male to female lead (PAG Model 9450). The
power supply is operated by pressing the button on the front panel
of the charger, and holding it in for 1 second. The blue LED above the
button will light to indicate the power supply is in operation. When
the camera power supply is in use, charging is suspended.
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