4. Operating Instructions
4.1
PAGlink PL16 Chargers are fitted with an AC input socket conforming
to CEE22 (IEC socket). AC supply connection to the charger should be
made using only the standard lead supplied with this equipment.
4.2
PAGlink PL16 Chargers have been designed for use on AC supplies
worldwide, and automatically accept supplies in the range 100V to
265V. AC supply frequency must be in the range 50-60Hz.
4.3
IMPORTANT: Note Section 4.17 Supply Failure. PAGlink PL16 Chargers
may be disconnected from the supply at any time in complete safety
and without damage to the charger or any batteries connected.
4.4
Connect the charger to a suitable supply using the standard lead.
The red LCD screen will illuminate and display the software version.
4.5
On power-up, the charger will automatically run a self test program.
4.6
With no batteries connected, the display will indicate ‘ABST’ on each
channel:
PL16 Display
PL16+ Display
4.7
Before connecting a battery to the charger ensure that the battery is
not in
Sleep Mode
by pressing the battery display button twice, so
that the battery display illuminates.
When batteries are connected, charging will commence automatically
and the charger display will indicate ‘CHRG’ on the appropriate
channels:
PL16 Display
PL16+ Display
4.8
Up to 8
PAGlink Batteries
per channel may be charged. Batteries can
be of any rated capacity and in any state of charge. The charge status
of each PAGlink battery is indicated by its own display. The most-
discharged batteries will be given priority until all the batteries are in
a similar state of charge. The batteries will then fully-charge
simultaneously, making the most efficient use of the current
available. Fully-charged batteries stop accepting charge automatically
and independently of other batteries. Fully-charged batteries can be
left connected to the charger until they are needed.
4.9
The charger display will indicate ‘DONE’ when all the batteries
connected to that channel have received as much charge as they can
safely accept:
PL16 Display
PL16+ Display
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