AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER
USER’S MANUAL
MODEL ATA-CX3
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations for having purchased the AUTO-
TRICKLE ADAPTER III (ATA) by Tejera Microsystems Engineering, Inc. . You are now
the owner of the best and
most cost effective
way of keeping your NiCd batteries safely and
automatically in a constant state of readiness. The ATA’s unique microprocessor circuitry
works with your existing overnight charger(s) to prevent overcharging. It also safely
maintains the charge on your batteries indefinitely by converting your charger into a pulse
trickle charger. The gentle pulse trickle effect not only gives you a visual indicator but tests
have proven it is actually better for your NiCd battery’s life than conventional trickle
charging. The ATA is simple to use since there is nothing else to buy and no soldering is
required. Simply plug it in and go! For obtaining the maximum benefit from this product
please read the following instructions very carefully.
I. INSTRUCTIONS
INSURING COMPATIBILITY -
PLEASE READ
The AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER has been tested and IS COMPATIBLE with most
inexpensive overnight chargers.
To insure compatibility prior to use, the following test must be made. Note that this
test does not require the use of the Auto-Trickle Adapter.
STEP 1.
Fully charge your batteries in the normal fashion.
STEP 2.
Unplug the battery charger from the wall while leaving the batteries connected
to the charger.
STEP 3.
On a daily basis for the next seven days, test the batteries by temporarily
connecting them to your equipment and verifying normal operation. If after seven days your
batteries still have adequate capacity to operate your equipment, the charger may be safely
used with the Auto-Trickle Adapter.
The reason for this test is that some charger designs can actually DISCHARGE the
batteries when unplugged from the AC outlet. The AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER uses an on /
off technique to create a pulse trickle effect. Chargers that load down (discharge) your
batteries may not effectively produce enough charge to maintain an effective trickle. A diode
may easily be added to your charger to rectify this problem if necessary. For more information
on this visit our web site at “www.TMEnet.com”
IMPORTANT NOTE:
DO NOT PLUG ANY SURGE PROTECTING POWER STRIPS (REGULAR POWER STRIPS
WITH BREAKERS ARE OK), INTO THE AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER. This AUTO-TRICKLE
ADAPTOR is designed to work ONLY with STANDARD OVERNIGHT NiCd BATTERY
CHARGERS that operate at
a CI10 rate
(14-16 hour rate). Make sure you have matched the
charger to the battery so that it will require a 14-16 hr. charge. Example: Use a 50ma. charger
for 500 mah batteries, a 120ma charger for 1200 mah
,
a 25 ma charger for 250mah, etc. DO
NOT USE the AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER with: other types of Auto-trickle chargers, non-
mechanical battery cyclers, fast chargers, peak chargers, or trickle only chargers.
Switchable rate chargers must be set at the appropriate overnight charge rate.
