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Product description
The P200-LCD universal battery charger is intended for charging re-
chargeable NiCd or NiMH batteries of type Mono (C), Baby (D), Mig-
non (AA) and Micro (AAA) as well as 9-V block batteries, which are
suitable for charging current, specified in the technical data. In order
to avoid the memory effect, NiCd batteries will be automatically di-
scharged just after they have been inserted into the charging device.
The processor-controlled charging of batteries takes place according
to the "Minus Delta U" procedure; this means, that each battery, in-
dependent from its charge state, will be fully charged (100 %) without
being overcharged, as soon as it has been inserted into the charging
device. Because each battery type reacts differently, the device, as a
matter of course, is equipped with single-cell monitoring – each bat-
tery will be individually charged up to its maximum capacity. The bat-
teries must not be removed from the device after the charging
procedure has been completed. The trickle charge compensates for
self-discharging of batteries and prevents battery overcharging. Fur-
thermore, via this device so-called RAM cells can also be charged.
These cells are charged via the constant voltage; the charging end
voltage of 1.73 V or the 1.69 V open circuit voltage of the RAM cell
initiates the end of the charging procedure.
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Operation
Power supply
Select the desired power supply. As a power supply you can either
use the power adapter for 230VAC outlets, which is provided in the
delivery, or an optional 3 VDC/2.5 A adapter (e. g. a cigarette lighter
adapter intended for operation in camping cars or the like).
Connect the power adapter to a power socket. Connect the DC con-
nector of the power adapter or another adapter to the DC input socket
(8) which is on the upper front face of the P200-LCD. If the power ad-
apter is OK, the red Power LED (3) will flash red. If the LED does not
flash, please check the power supply.
If you use another adapter as a power supply for the P200-LCD,
make sure it has an output voltage of 3 VDC (direct-current voltage)
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