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Ambient Weather BC-1900 Intelligent 9V Battery Charger 

for Li-ion NiMh Batteries User Manual 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

1

 

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 2

 

2

 

Important Notes and Warnings ........................................................................................................ 2

 

3

 

Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 3

 

3.1

 

Parts List ................................................................................................................................. 4

 

3.2

 

Initial Operation ..................................................................................................................... 4

 

3.3

 

Quick Start Guide ................................................................................................................... 4

 

4

 

Basic Features ................................................................................................................................. 5

 

4.1

 

General Display Information .................................................................................................. 5

 

4.2

 

Function Keys ........................................................................................................................ 5

 

5

 

Detailed Operation .......................................................................................................................... 6

 

5.1

 

Initialization Mode ................................................................................................................. 6

 

5.2

 

Changing Modes (MODE button) .......................................................................................... 6

 

5.3

 

Slot Selection (SLOT button) ................................................................................................. 6

 

5.4

 

Adjusting the Charging Current (CURRENT button) ............................................................ 6

 

5.5

 

Display Modes (DISPLAY button) ........................................................................................ 7

 

5.6

 

Operational Modes ................................................................................................................. 7

 

6

 

Overheating Protection ................................................................................................................... 8

 

7

 

Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 8

 

8

 

Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 9

 

9

 

Glossary of Terms ........................................................................................................................... 9

 

10

 

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................................................. 10

 

11

 

Liability Disclaimer .................................................................................................................. 10

 

12

 

FCC Statement .......................................................................................................................... 10

 

13

 

Warranty Information ............................................................................................................... 11

 

14

 

Disposal .................................................................................................................................... 12

 

Содержание BC-1900

Страница 1: ...uide 4 4 Basic Features 5 4 1 General Display Information 5 4 2 Function Keys 5 5 Detailed Operation 6 5 1 Initialization Mode 6 5 2 Changing Modes MODE button 6 5 3 Slot Selection SLOT button 6 5 4 Adjusting the Charging Current CURRENT button 6 5 5 Display Modes DISPLAY button 7 5 6 Operational Modes 7 6 Overheating Protection 8 7 Maintenance 8 8 Specifications 9 9 Glossary of Terms 9 10 Trouble...

Страница 2: ...operate within specified temperature range 7 Do not use this item near water The device should not be used near water for example near a bath tub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 8 Clean only with dry cloth The device should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer 9 Do not use near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or oth...

Страница 3: ... Leaking or damaged batteries might cause acid burns when in contact with skin therefore use suitable protective gloves to handle corrupted batteries 3 Charge batteries on a fireproof surface away from flammable items or liquids 4 The battery manufacturer s instruction manual must be observed before they are charged 5 Correct polarity must be observed while inserting the batteries 6 Non rechargeab...

Страница 4: ...peration Plug the BC 1900 into wall power using the AC adapter included The backlight will turn on the firmware version will be temporarily displayed all segments are momentarily displayed and null or no value will be displayed in each battery slot if no battery is installed The charger is now ready for use Only use the AC adapter shipped with this unit 3 3 Quick Start Guide Although the manual is...

Страница 5: ... and compensates for self discharging of the batteries For LiIon batteries only use protected batteries Protected Li Ion batteries will automatically stop charging when the maximum voltage is reached If you are uncertain contact the manufacturer The charger includes over temperature protection and will shut off the current flow to protect the rechargeable batteries and charger itself from overheat...

Страница 6: ...esh Test and Quick Test mode Charge Discharge Refresh Test Quick Test 5 3 Slot Selection SLOT button The SLOT button is used to select the desired slot for the different working modes charge current or display mode When a slot is selected the LCD display will flash The sequence is as follows 1 2 3 4 all four slots exit 5 4 Adjusting the Charging Current CURRENT button Once the normal working mode ...

Страница 7: ...s full FULL will be displayed 2 Charge discharge Accumulated Capacity The accumulated battery capacity in mAh of the current cycle is displayed 3 Charge discharge Time Elapsed The charging discharging time in hours minutes of the current cycle is displayed 4 Charge discharge Current The instantaneous current in mA is displayed 5 6 Operational Modes 1 Charge Mode The rechargeable battery is charged...

Страница 8: ...ar its end of life Always use batteries with similar load resistance when used in serial to achieve maximum battery life Alkaline and any other 9V batteries can be tested on this charger If a completely empty or dead battery is tested it is impossible to measure the load resistance Please note that since the internal battery resistance can be very small and contact resistance can be a major factor...

Страница 9: ...de material compared to the metallic lithium used in a non rechargeable lithium battery The electrolyte which allows for ionic movement and the two electrodes are the constituent components of a lithium ion cell mA Milli amps or battery current units of measure mAh Milli amp hours or battery capacity units of measure Memory effect Memory effect is an effect observed in nickel cadmium and nickel me...

Страница 10: ...installed incorrectly Immediately remove and inspect the battery polarity Discard the battery if defective Battery is excessively hot to the touch The battery is defective or installed incorrectly Immediately remove and inspect the battery polarity Discard the battery if defective 11Liability Disclaimer Reading the User manual is highly recommended The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any r...

Страница 11: ...nty Information Ambient LLC provides a 3 year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship This limited warranty begins on the original purchase date and is valid only on products purchased and used in the United States only to the original purchaser of this product and only from an authorized dealer To receive warranty service the purchaser must cont...

Страница 12: ...s strongly damages the environment The user is legally required to return used batteries and rechargeable batteries to any collecting point of your local authority Disposing used batteries in the household waste is prohibited Batteries rechargeable batteries containing hazardous substances are marked with the crossed out wheeled bin The symbol indicates that the product is forbidden to be disposed...

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