PAG PAGlink pl16+, Instruction Manual

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4.8 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.
4.9 Batteries may be removed, and others connected at any time, without
affecting the operation of the charger.
4.10 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’.
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.
4.11 The charger incorporates a program that will automatically recover deeply-
discharged batteries for charging.
4.12 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.
4.13 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.
4.14 If the internal protection circuit of a battery should turn-off, for any reason,
the battery display will not operate, and there will be no voltage at the battery
terminals. Connecting the battery to the charger will automatically turn the
protection circuit back on again.
4.15 If the charger should detect a fault during operation, it will shut down to
a safe condition. See Section 5.4 ‘Servicing and Repairs’.
4.16 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.