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12. Lead Batteries (Pb)
a) General
Lead batteries are completely different from lithium, NiMH or NiCd batteries. Despite their high capacity they can only
provide low currents. The charging process is also different.
The charging current for modern lead batteries must not exceed 0.4C; 1/10C is perfect for lead batteries.
A higher charging current is not permitted; it would overload the rechargeable battery! This not only causes
danger of explosion and fire, but also danger of injury from the contained acid.
Also always observe the information printed on the battery or the information provided by the battery
manufacturer on the permitted charging current.
The charger must be in the main menu.
Push the button "Pb". The button is highlighted in colour.
If you push the same button again, the charger will start setting
mode for the selected rechargeable battery type.
"CELLS" = Cell number of the rechargeable battery
"MODE" = Charging/discharging mode
"CURRENT" = current
"MORE" = Display further settings
"BACK" = Return to the previous menu
"START" = Start the set charging/discharging mode
(keep the button pushed for 3 seconds)
There are the following charging/discharging modes:
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"CHARGE": Charge rechargeable battery
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"DISCHARGE": Discharging the rechargeable battery
