Icom BC-211 Instructions - page 2
NOTE:
After charging has completed, the BC-211 will automatically recharge a Li-ion battery
pack when the battery voltage decreases to 8 V. If the battery pack is often left in the BC-
211 for long periods of time, the battery life cycle will be shortened.
HOW TO CHARGE
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Connect the BC-157S power adapter as
shown below.
• No status indicator lights up.
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Insert a battery pack, with or without the
transceiver, into a charging slot.
• The status indicator for the slot lights orange.
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When the status indicator changes to
green, battery charging is completed.
Ensure the slits on the
battery
pack
are
correctly aligned with
the guide rails inside
the charger adapter.
(Different types or no power adapter is supplied,
depending on the charger version.)
BC-157S
AC
ADPTER
Transceiver
Battery pack
Status indicator
(Individual indicators)
Charger adapters* are installed in each slot.
The shape of charger adapter may difer depending
on the charger version.
*
Connect to a DC power source (12 ~ 16 V, at least 7 A)
Red line :
+
Black line :
_
OPC-656
DC
POWER
CABLE
(purchase separately)
Turn OFF the power
The six AD-127s are supplied and already installed into the BC-211. See the following table
for the battery packs that the BC-211 can support.
BC-211 Charger Type
Battery pack
With AD-127* charger adapter
Li-ion battery pack: BP-271, BP-272
* The name of charger adapter is printed on the inside bottom of the adapter.
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Lights orange: While charging
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Lights green: Charging is completed.
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Blinks red:
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There is a problem with the battery pack and/or the charger.
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The protection circuit is activated (not a malfunction) when:
• The battery pack temperature exceeds +45°C (+113˚F).
– Remove and cool down the battery pack.
• The battery pack is at the end of its working life.
– When the indicator blinks within 1 hour from the start of the charging, charge the battery pack
again. If the indicator still blinks red, replace the battery pack with a brand new one.
STATUS INDICATOR
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:
303.2 (W)
×
179.7 (D)
×
78.2 (H) mm, 11.9 (W)
×
7.5 (D)
×
3.1 (H) inch
(projection is not included)
Weight:
Approximately 1200 g, 2 lb 10 oz (with AD-127)
(with six charger adapters / without power adapter)
Charging temperature range:
10˚C ~ 40˚C, 50˚F ~ 104˚F
Power supply requirement:
12 ~ 16 V DC or the specified power adapter (BC-157S)
Charging current:
840 mA ±10%
(rapid charging)
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
INFORMATION
CAUTION:
The transceiver power
MUST be turned OFF during charging,
otherwise:
• The battery pack will not correctly
charge.
• The battery life may be shortened.
The transceiver cannot be used, even
while charging.
Charging period
(approximately)
NOTE: When the indicator turns off, even while a battery pack is inserted:
May be a poor connection—reinsert the battery pack.
BP-271: 3 hours
BP-272: 3.8 hours
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