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Operating Instructions

NiMH CYCLE D->C 5
C=3.0A   D=0.50A

NiMH CYCLE D->C 5
C=3.0A   D=0.50A

NiMH CYCLE D->C 5
C=3.0A   D=0.50A

5. NiMH MODE

NiMH CHARGE
C=3.0A

NiMH DISCHARGE
D=0.50A      4.8 V 

NiMH CYCLE D->C 5
C=3.0A   D=0.50A

NiMH delta-peak-
'volt = 0mV/cell

INC

DEC

INC

DEC

INC

DEC

INC

DEC

INC

DEC

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

SETUP

SETUP

SETUP

START

SETUP

ENTER

INC

DEC

INC

DEC

INC

DEC

NiMH CHARGE
C=3.0A

NiMH DISCHARGE
D=0.50A      4.8 V

NiMH CYCLE D->C 5
C=3.0A   D=0.50A

NiMH delta-peak-
'volt = 0mV/cell

START

START

INC

DEC

INC

DEC

BATTERY CHECK
WAIT PLEASE. . . .

NiMH DISCHARGE
D=0.50A     4.8 V

NiMH CYCLE C->D 5
C=3.0A   D=0.50A

INC

DEC

CHG  0:00   00000
NH + 3.00A 1.200V

BATTERY CHECK
WAIT PLEASE. . . .

INC

DEC

DCH  0:00   00000
NH - 0.50A 5.200V

BATTERY CHECK
WAIT PLEASE. . . .

D->C  0:00   00000
NH  - 0.50A 5.200V

BA

TT 

TYPE

NiMH CYCLE C->D 5
C=3.0A   D=0.50A

NiMH DISCHARGE
D=0.50A     4.8 V

NiMH CHARGE
C=3.0A

Setting charge current

Adjust and find the desired charge current which ranges from 0.1A to 6.0A with the 
INC & DEC buttons. Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting.

NiMH DISCHARGE
D=0.50A     4.8 V

Setting discharge current

Adjust and find the desired discharge current which ranges from 0.1A to 1A with the 
INC & DEC buttons. Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting.

Setting discharge cutoff voltage

This is the voltage that the charger should stop discharging the battery. 
Adjust and find total discharge cutoff voltages to be discharged from 0.1V to 16.8V 
with the INC & DEC buttons. Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting.

Setting cycle

This is to set cycling with two options ( Charge to Discharge / Discharge to Charge). 
Set cycling with the INC & DEC buttons, and press the ENTER button to confirm the 
setting.

NiMH delta-peak-
'volt = 0mV/cell

Setting Delta Peak Sensitivity.

This is to set the Delta Peak Sensitivity from 3mV to 25mV per cell with INC & DEC 
buttons and press the ENTER button to confirm the setting.

Summary of Contents for SwaLLow

Page 1: ...chasing this SWALLOW AC DC EQ CHARGER charger We are sure you will be pleased with its performance and features In order to ensure that you obtain the maximum from its operation please read the following instructions carefully SJ INCORPORATED ...

Page 2: ...fast charge currents Check with your battery manufacturer for the maximum charge rate applicable to your battery Do not use automotive type battery chargers to power the charger Do not leave the charger unattended while charging Disconnect the battery and remove input power from charger immediately if the charger becomes hot Allow the charger or battery to cool down before reconnecting Do not allo...

Page 3: ...atteries per cell Cycling Charge to Discharge Discharge to Charge Display Type Dimensions 2 line 16 blue backlit character LCD 100mAh 6000mAh adjustable ONLY for Lithium Ion Lithium Polymer and LiFePO4 Charge Termination zero delta V peak detection for NiCd NiMH constant current constant voltage for Li Ion Po Fe and Pb 1 14 Nickel Cadmium cells 1 14 Nickel Metal Hydride cells 1 6 Lithium Ion or Li...

Page 4: ...t is below 11V or above 15V If this happens please recheck the input power supply to make sure adequate power is present OR B Connect the AC plug to a regular AC100 240V wall outlet Note If AC power is being used for input power do NOT try to connect the 12V DC power as well Operating Instructions 3 CONTROLS Input power DC 12V Input alligator clips Balancing port button Output Output Blue backlit ...

Page 5: ... selected parameters Operation Two 4mm banana sockets are located on the right side of the charger Connect the battery charge lead to these sockets with the positive lead connected to the red socket and the negative lead to the black socket The No battery error message will be displayed if trying to start to charge without connecting a battery The Open circuit error message will be displayed if a ...

Page 6: ...harge Set cycling with the INC DEC buttons and press the ENTER button to confirm the setting NiCd delta peak volt 0mV cell Setting Delta Peak Sensitivity This is to set the Delta Peak Sensitivity from 5mV to 25mV per cell with INC DEC buttons and press the ENTER button to confirm the setting NiCd CYCLE D C 5 C 3 0A D 0 50A NiCd CYCLE D C 5 C 3 0A D 0 50A NiCd CYCLE D C 5 C 3 0A D 0 50A 4 NiCd MODE...

Page 7: ...CHARGE C 3 0A Setting charge current Adjust and find the desired charge current which ranges from 0 1A to 6 0A with the INC DEC buttons Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting NiMH DISCHARGE D 0 50A 4 8 V Setting discharge current Adjust and find the desired discharge current which ranges from 0 1A to 1A with the INC DEC buttons Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting Setting discharge...

Page 8: ...DEC DEC START START ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER DEC INC DEC INC This charger is capable of charging Lithium Ion Lithium Polymer and LiFePO4 batteries up to 6 cells This charger uses constant current constant voltage in order to fully charge those lithium batteries Constant current is delivered during the fast charge When the voltage of the Li Ion Li Po battery and LiFePO4 reaches approx 4 1V 4 2...

Page 9: ... to 1 00A 0 01A per step with the INC DEC buttons Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting Lithium type LiPo Setting battery type Choose the desired battery type Li Ion Li Po or Li Fe with the INC DEC buttons Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting BALANCER CON NOT CONNECTED The left screen should be shown if lithium charge or discharge starts without connecting the balancing cable to t...

Page 10: ... DEC buttons Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting Setting battery voltages for Li Ion battery pack Select the proper total battery voltages to be charged or discharged with the INC DEC buttons 2V 4V 6V 8V 10V and 12V Vpack Setting discharge current Adjust and find the desired discharge current from 0 10A to 1 00A 0 01A per step with the INC DEC buttons Press the ENTER button to confirm th...

Page 11: ...s screen is also only shown if a balancing connector is connected Its shows each maximum and minimum voltages on the screen INPUT BATTERY VOLTAGE ERROR When input voltage is below 11 0V or exceeds 15V NO BATTERY When a battery is not connected to the charger s output OUTPUT BATTERY REVERSE POLARITY When a battery is connected to the output in reverse OUTPUT CIRCUIT PROBLEM When the circuit of the ...

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