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These programs are only suitable for charging NiMH (Nickel-Metal-Hydride) or NiCd
(Nickel-Cadmium) batteries associated with R/C model applications. Do not try to
charge any other type of battery using this program.
This program simply charges the battery using the current you set, the charge current ranges from 0.1
to 5A.
how to charge:
1. Choosing the right program:
niMh Batteries:
Select “PROGRAM SELECT NiMH BATT” from the main menu then select “NiMH
CHARGE” from the NiMH BATT menu by pressing the “Start/Enter” button.
niCd Batteries:
Select “PROGRAM SELECT NiCd BATT” from the main menu then select “NiCd
CHARGE” from the NiCd BATT menu by pressing the “Start/Enter” button.
The display should look similar to this:
2. The NiMH and NiCd charge processes can be “Aut” (Automatic) or “Man” (Manual). The selected
mode is shown in the top right of the display. To toggle between “Aut” and “Man” Press the “Start/
Enter” button to make the current field flash and then press and hold the “INC and “DEC” buttons
simultaneously.
3.
Manual:
The current field in the manual setting is
charge current
. If you need to alter the charge
current press the “Start/Enter” button to make it blink then change the value with “DEC” or “INC”
button. The value will be stored by pressing the “Start/Enter” button.
automatic:
The current field in the automatic setting is the
upper limit of charge current
. You
need to set this to avoid over charging the battery and damaging it. If you need to alter the charge
current press the “Start/Enter” button to make it blink then change the value with “DEC” or “INC”
button. The value will be stored by pressing the “Start/Enter” button.
4. Once the settings are correct press hold the “Start/Enter” button to begin the charge process. The
display will now show similar to the following:
5. The charger will emit a sound to inform you when the charge process is complete. To stop the
charge process early press the “Batt type/Stop” button .
NiMH CHARGE Man
CURRENT 2.0A
NiMH 2.0A 7.42V
CHG 022:45 00890
Battery type
Charging current
Battery voltage
Charging time
Charged capacity
