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Maintenance
The device is maintenance-free, but should be cleaned occasionally. When cleaning, the device must
be removed from any power source. Only use a dry and soft cloth to clear the housing of the charger.
Do not use liquid, abrasives or solvents.
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Specifications
Operating Voltage
12 Vdc
Power Adapter
Input:
100~240V
～
,
50/60Hz
Output:
12V DC
Charging Current range
200 ~ 1400 mA
Discharging Current range
100 ~ 500 mA
Max. Charging Capacity
1 ~ 20000mAh
Operating Temperature
0 to 40 degC / 32 to 104 degF
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Accessories
A conversion kit (BC-2000-CONVERT) allows C and D size rechargeable batteries to be charged
from the BC-2000. This product is available at AmbientWeather.com.
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Glossary of Terms
Term
Definition
Battery load resistance
The internal resistance of a battery is dependent on the
specific battery's size, chemical properties, age,
temperature and the discharge current. The units of
measure is ohms.
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–metal hydride rechargeable batteries that
causes them to hold less charge. It describes the
specific situation in which certain NiCd and NiMH
batteries gradually lose their maximum energy capacity if
they are repeatedly recharged after being only partially
discharged. The battery appears to "remember" the
smaller capacity. The source of the effect is changes in
the characteristics of the underused active materials of
the cell.