Rice Lake MSI-4260 IS, Техническое руководство

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MSI-4260 IS Port-A-Weigh
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2.2.2 Battery Charger
The MSI-4260 IS is shipped with a battery charger, PN 170606, designed to charge and maintain the battery. Exact charging
time will depend on the degree of discharge of the battery. A battery removed when the low battery warning first appears should
take about eight hours to fully charge.
When the battery is new, it might take significantly longer for the initial charge. It is recommended to charge a new
battery for 24 hours. It might take several charge/discharge cycles before full capacity is reached. Deep discharged
batteries will also take significantly longer to charge.
The battery charger is not certified for use in hazardous environments. The battery must be removed and
charged in a non-hazardous area. Refer to the Conditions of Use in Hazardous Locations document (PN 184530)
for intrinsic safety information.
Figure 2-1. Battery Charger Connected to Battery
The battery charger is a universal input type that is a three-stage float charger that can be left on the battery indefinitely. It is
rated for 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz. It has a tricolor LED to indicate the charging state.
• Red – Charge mode
• Green – Top off mode
• Blue – Float (fully charged) mode
If the status light remains green when the battery is first plugged in, the battery may be defective.
Use the following steps to charge a battery.
1. Remove the battery from the MSI-4260 IS ( Figure 2-2 on page 7 ).
2. In a safe environment, plug the polarized connector into the jacks on the battery.
3. Connect the charger assembly to an AC power supply (86-260 VAC).
Unless the battery charger is first connected to the battery before plugging it into an AC power supply, the battery
charger will be stuck in float mode and will not charge the battery. This will not cause any damage to either the
charger or the battery. The charger will work properly if it is disconnected from the AC power and then plugged into
the AC power again after waiting for 30 seconds.
4. The charge status light should turn RED indicating bulk charging.
5. Charge until the status light turns
GREEN
. This indicates the charger is in top off mode. The battery has sufficient
charge for use, but continuing to charge until the status light turns
BLUE
will ensure that the battery has a full charge.
6. The charger and battery are in float charge mode when the charge indicator turns
BLUE
.
When the charge cycle is complete, the battery can be left on the charger until it is needed. The charger keeps a maintenance
float charge on the battery to ensure the best possible operation times.
For maximum service life from batteries, the manufacturer suggests recharging after each 20 hours of use.
Continuous deep discharging reduces maximum battery life cycle estimated at 2000 cycles.
Note
WARNING
Charge Indicator
Red = charge mode
Green = top off mode
Blue = float mode
Note
IMPORTANT