— PRELIMINARY —
Gilian
®
GILAIR-3 & GILAIR-5 AIR SAMPLING SYSTEMS
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Sensidyne Document No. 800880M (Rev E)
4.2
CHARGING SYSTEMS
4.2.1
Single-Station Charger
A dual rate charger that can be switched from con-
stant-rate charge to trickle charge.
4.2.2
Universal Multi-Station Charger
A dual rate charger offering five-station timed constant-
rate charging that automatically defaults to trickle
charge.
4.2.3
BMS Multi-Station Charger
WARNING
Do not use the BMS-200 Battery Charger to charge SIRA
approved battery packs.
A five-station charger offering timed charging that de-
faults to a pulsed charge in either a constant-rate charg-
ing mode or two diagnostic modes.
NOTE
The BMS Multi-Station Charger has a single and double
discharge mode (Single Evaluation and Double Evalua-
tion). Excessive use of these discharge/charge features
will needlessly shorten battery life. We recommend use
of the Double Evaluation mode for maintenance only
(maximum once monthly).
• Constant Charging Rate
This is the charging system normally used for charging
Nickel-Cadmium batteries. The charger supplies a fixed
constant current to the battery. Overcharging in this
mode can cause overheating, which shortens battery
life.
• Pulsed Charge
This charging feature is used to temporarily maintain
full capacity of the battery.
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