OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Version 04/09
UNIVERSAL CHARGER P-600 LCD
Item No. 20 26 00
INTENDED USE
1.
The charger is intended to charge or discharge one to four NiMH rechargeable batteries of types AAA / AA / C /
D. It can also charge one or two 9V-block batteries. One USB device can also be charged separately.
The charger integrates the minus delta voltage (-∆V) function, which monitors the voltage over the charging
cycle. When the battery pack is fully charged, the charger will begin a trickle charging automatically, to keep
the battery at its optimum capacity level. The charger has short-circuit, overload, wrong polarity and wrong
polarity detection function.
The charger is powered by 100-240V~ / 50 or 60Hz mains outlet. Only operate the charger in a dry, indoor
environment. Do not expose it to moisture.
This product fulfils European and national requirements related to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
CE conformity has been verified and the relevant statements and documents have been deposited at
the manufacturer.
Unauthorised conversion and/or modification of the device are inadmissible because of safety and approval
reasons (CE). Any usage other than described above is not permitted and can damage the product and lead to
associated risks such as short-circuit, fire, electric shock, etc. Please read the operating instructions thoroughly
and keep them for further reference.
DELIVERY CONTENT
2.
Battery charger
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Power adapter
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Operating instructions
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SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS
3.
We do not assume liability for resulting damages to property or personal injury if the
product has been abused in any way or damaged by improper use or failure to observe
these operating instructions. The warranty/ guarantee will then expire!
The icon with exclamation mark indicates important information in the operating
instructions. Carefully read the whole operating instructions before operating the device,
otherwise there is risk of danger.
Personal safety
The product is not a toy and should be kept out of reach of children!
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Product safety
Remove charger from mains outlet when it is not in use.
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There are no serviceable parts inside the device, therefore, never disassemble the device.
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There is a risk of fatal electric shock when touching electric components. Capacitors inside the
unit may carry voltage even if it has been separated from all voltage sources.
The insulation, including the housing and the mains cable, must not be damaged.
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Sufficient ventilation is essential when operating the charging unit. Never block the ventilating
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slots on the sides of the housing.
Never place the unit on a table cloth or on a carpet. Place the unit on a level, solid and flame-
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resistant surface.
The product should not be connected immediately after it has been brought from an area
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of cold temperature to an area of warm temperature. Condensed water might destroy the
product. Wait until the product adapts to the new ambient temperature before use.
When used in conjunction with other devices, observe the operating instructions and safety
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notices of connected devices.
The product must not be subjected to heavy mechanical stress.
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The product must not be exposed it to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, intense vibration,
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or dampness.
On commercial premises, the accident prevention regulations of the Association of Industrial
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Professional Associations with respect to electrical systems and operating equipment must
be observed.
In schools, training centres, Hobby and DIY workshops, the handling of measuring appliances
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must be responsibly supervised by trained personnel.
The charging unit must not be operated in locations or rooms with adverse environmental
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conditions. This might damage the sensitive electronic inside the charging unit and might lead
to life-threatening danger. Adverse environmental conditions are:
High humidity of the air (> 80 % relative, condensing),
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Dampness,
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Dust, burnable gas, solvent fumes, gasoline,
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High surrounding temperature (> approx. +50°C),
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Electromagnetic fields (motors, transformers, etc.) or electrostatic fields
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Battery safety
This charger is intended for Ni-MH rechargeable batteries only. Attempting to charge other
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types of batteries may cause personal injury or damage to the charger.
Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
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The manufacturer’s instructions for the respective batteries must be observed, before they
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are charged.
Correct polarity must be observed while inserting the batteries.
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Batteries should be removed from the device if it is not used for a long period of time to
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avoid damage through leaking. Leaking or damaged batteries might cause acid burns when in
contact with skin, therefore use suitable protective gloves to handle corrupted batteries.
Batteries must be kept out of reach of children. Do not leave the battery lying around, as there
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is risk, that children or pets swallow it.
All the batteries should be replaced at the same time. Mixing old and new batteries in the
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device can lead to battery leakage and device damage.
Batteries must not be dismantled, short-circuited or thrown into fire. Never recharge non-
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rechargeable batteries. There is a risk of explosion!
Miscellaneous
Repair works must only be carried out by a specialist/ specialist workshop.
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If you have queries about handling the device, that are not answered in this operating
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instruction, our technical support is available under the following address and telephone
number: Voltcraft
®
, 92242 Hirschau, Lindenweg 15, Germany, phone 0180 / 586 582 7.
OPERATING ELEMENTS
4.
9V battery connector
1.
Release button for cover
2.
“D” button for discharge function
3.
LCD screen
4.
“L” button for backlight function
5.
Negative terminal for AAA / AA / C / D battery compartment
6.
Power socket
7.
USB socket
8.
POWER SUPPLY
5.
Connect the provided power cord to the power socket (7) of the charger.
1.
Plug the power adapter to the mains outlet.
2.
The LCD screen (4) displays blue backlight for 3 seconds, indicating power has been connected. If there are
3.
no batteries in the unit, the screen displays the USB Function Indicator.
These operating instructions are published by Voltcraft
®
,
Lindenweg 15, D-92242 Hirschau/ Germany, Phone +49 180 586 582 7.
The operating instructions reflect the current technical specifications at time of print.
We reserve the right to change the technical or physical specifications.
© Copyright 2009 by Voltcraft
®
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LCD DISPLAY
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To turn on the blue backlight on the LCD, press the button “L” (5). The light will turn on for 10 seconds.
The charging status and the battery capacity is shown on the screen during charging / discharging.
a. CHARGE
Batteries are being charged
b. DISCHARGE
Batteries are being discharged
c. FULL
Batteries are fully charged
d. BAD
Batteries are defective or unsuitable
Also indicates wrong polarity / short circuit
e. USB charging indicator
USB charging function is available
f.
Battery capacity for AAA / AA / C / D
Charging capacity for each of the four AAA / AA / C / D battery
compartment
g. Battery capacity for 9V block
Charging capacity for each of the two 9V block batteries
CHARGING BATTERIES
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for type AAA / AA / C / D batteries
Only charge batteries of the same type, size and capacity at one time.
You may charge up to four rechargeable batteries of either one type of AAA, AA, C or D.
1.
Press the release button (2) to open the cover.
2.
Pull back the negative terminal (6) before inserting the rechargeable battery into the compartment. Ensure
3.
that the correct polarity is observed.
The rechargeable batteries do not have to be inserted simultaneously since the charging processes are
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independent of each other.
The charging process will automatically start once the battery is inserted properly.
5.
During charging, the LCD displays “CHARGE” with a permanent blue backlight.
6.
Once the batteries are fully charged, the LCD displays “FULL” to indicate that the batteries are ready for use.
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The charger will then automatically switch to trickle charging.
8.
The blue LCD will turn off when trickle charging completes.
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The trickle charging current and time is as follows:
10.
Battery size:
AAA
AA
C
D
Charging current:
25 mA
50 mA
50 mA
50 mA
Time:
2.5 hours
2.5 hours
2.5 hours
2.5 hours
The trickle charge function prevents the rechargeable batteries from being overcharged and
compensates for self-discharging of the rechargeable batteries. Each rechargeable battery will be
individually charged up to its maximum capacity.
for 9V block battery
9V block has charging processes independent of the four charging compartments. You may charge
up to four AAA or AA batteries with two 9V blocks.
Type C or D batteries cannot be charged with 9V blocks due to physical limitations.
Press the release button to open the cover.
1.
Insert one or two 9V rechargeable batteries to the battery connectors (1). 9V battery connectors are designed
2.
to avoid wrong polarity by allowing only one possible configuration. Do not insert the batteries by force.
Two 9V block rechargeable batteries can be charged simultaneously.
3.
Once the batteries are fully charged, the LCD displays “FULL” to indicate that the batteries are ready for use.
4.
There is no trickle-charging for 9V block batteries. Remove them once they are fully charged.
5.
Charging time
Determine the your battery type and capacity to find the charging time.
The safety cut-off timer will automatically cut off charging to prevent overcharge.
Battery type
Battery capacity
(mAh)
Charging current
(mA)
Charging time
(hours)
Auto safety
cut-off timer (hours)
AAA
1000
500
2
2.5
AA
2500
1300
2
2.5
C
2800
1300
2.25
4
4500
1300
4
4
D
2800
1300
2.25
7.5
9000
1300
7.5
7.5
9V-Block (PP3)
200
30
7
10
250
30
10
10
CHARGING A USB DEVICE
8.
You may charge or operate one USB device using this charger.
The USB charging function is only available when charging is completed or when there are no batteries in
1.
the charger compartment.
The USB charging indicator will be displayed on the LCD screen to indicate the USB socket is ready for use.
2.
Insert one USB device into the USB socket (8) at the back of the charger.
3.
Check your USB device for the charging status.
4.
The total current consumption of the USB devices connected at anytime must not be higher than
500 mA.
DISCHARGING
9.
The discharge function is unavailable for 9V block batteries.
The charger allows you to discharge up to four batteries of type of AAA, AA, C or D.
Pull back the negative terminal before inserting the rechargeable battery into the compartment. Ensure that
1.
the correct polarity is observed.
The charging process will start.
2.
To activate the discharging process, press the “D” button (3) within one minute of the start of the charging
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process.
The LCD will display a blue backlight with the word “DISCHARGE”.
4.
The battery capacity icons will flash until all batteries are completely discharged.
5.
The charging function will start automatically once all batteries are completely discharged.
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MAINTENANCE AND CARE
10.
There are no serviceable parts inside the device, therefore, never disassemble the device.
Before cleaning, separate the charger from all power sources. For cleaning the exterior of the charger with dry,
anti-static cloth. Do not use abrasive or solvents!
DISPOSAL
11.
Dispose of waste electrical and electronic equipment
In order to preserve, protect and improve the quality of environment, protect human health and
utilise natural resources prudently and rationally, the user should return unserviceable product to
relevant facilities in accordance with statutory regulations.
The crossed-out wheeled bin indicates the product needs to be disposed separately and not as
municipal waste.
Used batteries/ rechargeable batteries disposal
The user is legally obliged (battery regulation) to return used batteries and rechargeable batteries.
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 via the domestic refuse. The chemical
symbols for the respective hazardous substances are Cd = Cadmium, Hg = Mercury, Pb = Lead.
You can return used batteries/ rechargeable batteries free of charge to any collecting point of your local
authority, our stores or where batteries/ rechargeable batteries are sold.
Consequently you comply with your legal obligations and contribute to environmental protection!
TECHNICAL DATA
12.
Power adapter:
Input: 100 - 240 V/AC, 50/60 Hz , 0.33A
Output: 12V/DC, 1A
Battery types:
(size / capacity)
Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries
AAA : 500 - 1100 mAh
AA : 1300 - 2700 mAh
C : 1300 - 4500 mAh
D : 1300 - 9000 mAh
9V-block : 150 - 250 mAh
Charging current:
30 mA to 1300 mA (depending on battery)
Trickle charging current:
25 - 50 mA (depending on battery)
Discharging current
400 mA (max.)
Operating humidity:
10 % to 85 %
Operating temperature:
0 ºC to 35 ºC
Dimensions ( L x W x H):
174 x 128 x 65 mm
Weight:
393 g
