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La Crosse Technology BC-1000U Instruction Manual

Summary of BC-1000U

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    Contents language page english 1.

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    1 table of content topic page features 4 inventory of contents 5 function keys 5 operating modes charge mode 8 discharge mode 16 refresh mode 18 test mode 19 trickle charge 22 display mode information 22 the size c and d battery adapter 29 care and maintenance 30 specification 31 warranty informatio...

  • Page 3: Battery Charger Bc-1000U

    2 battery charger bc-1000u instruction manual introduction: congratulations on purchasing this intelligent charging unit which enables quick and optimum charging to ―aa‖ and ―aaa‖ rechargeable batteries. With charging, discharging, refreshing and capacity test functions as well as individual lcd dis...

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    3 cautions: 1. The charger is restricted to charging nicd and nimh rechargeable batteries only. Never use this charger for other types of batteries such as alkaline, lithium, carbon zinc or other types that are not specified. 2. The charging unit should only be used at normal indoor room conditions....

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    4 features: the charging unit charging rechargeable batteries in various currents (200, 500, 700 or 1000 ma). The charging current can be set up to 1500 or 1800 mah when two batteries are charged. Fast charging – 70 mins to charge up 2000 mah batteries individual lcd display for all compartments cha...

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    5 inventory of contents 1. Charging unit 2. Transformer 3. Size ―c‖ battery adapter & size ―d‖ battery adapter (total of 4 adapters) 4. Holding bag 5. ―aa‖ rechargeable battery (4) & ―aaa‖ rechargeable battery (4) 6. Instruction manual function keys: there are three easy-to-use function keys and fou...

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    6 compartment number key press and release the number key to select a particular battery compartment for charge modes and/or display mode adjustment. Mode key hold the mode key for about 1 second to activate the mode change. Press and release the mode key to toggle between the ―charge‖, ―discharge‖,...

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    7 charging the rechargeable batteries ‖ below). To change the charging current of an individual rechargeable battery, first press the corresponding number key then press the current key (within the first 8 seconds after batteries are inserted). Operating modes of the charging unit this powerful char...

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    8 charge mode charging at 200 ma is the default-operating mode of the charging unit. A charging current up to 1500 or 1800 ma may be set by the pressing the current key when only one or two rechargeable batteries are charged, using only compartment 1 and compartment 4. When charging three or four re...

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    9 the estimated time of charging by various charging current is tabulated in table 1. Note: it is acceptable to charge aa and aaa batteries at the same time. When charging four batteries – max. Charging current: 1000 ma when charging two batteries at compartment 2 & 3 – max. Charging current: 1000 m...

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    10 table 1. Charging time with various charging current size of battery battery capacity charging current selected (ma) estimated charging time aa 2600 mah 1800 ~80 min 1500 ~100 min 1000 ~2 hr 30 min 700 ~3 hr 30 min 500 ~5 hr 200 ~12 hr aa 2000 mah 1800 ~70 min 1500 ~80 min 1000 ~2 hr 700 ~3 hr 50...

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    11 note: always observe the recommended maximum charging current of the rechargeable batteries. In general, 200 ma is a recommended charging current if rapid charging is not necessary. It is definitely safe and optimum to the life of the rechargeable batteries. It may be necessary to charge and disc...

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    12 start charging the rechargeable batteries once a rechargeable battery is inserted after the transformer has been plugged into the power source, the battery voltage (for example, ―1.39v‖) will be displayed for 4 seconds. Then ―200 ma charge‖ (default mode) will be shown on lcd for another 4 second...

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    13 during charging, the different displays- charging current (in ma), time elapsed (in hh:mm), terminal voltage (in v) and accumulated capacities (in mah or ah) may be toggled and selected by pressing the display key (refer table 4). After the rechargeable battery is fully charged, ―full‖ will be sh...

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    14 note: the current cannot be altered once the setting has been confirmed in the initial stage. This prevents the user from changing the current setting accidentally while setting other rechargeable batteries. If one wants to change the applied current afterward, the rechargeable batteries must be ...

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    15 therefore, place the battery with the highest expected charging current in compartment 1 first. To release the restriction of setting charging current, user must take out all four rechargeable batteries from the charging unit. To change the operating mode during charging, one can press the mode k...

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    16 for a new rechargeable battery it is recommended to charge it with 200 ma current to re- condition it from the long storage status. Discharge mode discharge mode will first discharge the rechargeable battery then charge it. It is for removing the memory effects of rechargeable batteries. Press th...

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    17 note: the discharging current is always set to be half of the charging current whose upper limit is 1000 ma (see table 2). Therefore the user is recommended to carefully select the discharging current so that the charging current afterward will not be too high. Hold the mode key for about 1 secon...

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    18 refresh mode old rechargeable batteries and those that have not been used for a long time require refreshing. This process will recover the optimum capacity of the rechargeable batteries. Press the mode key within 8 seconds after inserting the rechargeable batteries; the refresh mode can be selec...

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    19 note: press the mode key within 8 seconds after inserting the rechargeable batteries; the refresh mode can be selected. (hold the mode key for about 1 second to activate the mode change. Press and release the mode key to select the ―charge‖, ―discharge‖, ―test‖ and ―refresh‖ mode.) select differe...

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    20 press the mode key within 8 seconds after inserting the rechargeable batteries; the test mode can be selected. (hold the mode key for about 1 second to activate the mode change. Press and release the mode key to select the ―charge‖, ―discharge‖, ―test‖ and ―refresh‖ mode) note: after selecting th...

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    21 table 3. Test mode current user-selected charging current 200 ma 500 ma 700 ma 1000 ma thereafter discharging current 100 ma 250 ma 350 ma 500 ma the maximum charging current is 1000 ma and is not affected by the number of rechargeable batteries inserted. After the test mode is finished, the disp...

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    22 trickle charging after the rechargeable battery is fully charged in any of the operating modes, the charger will give a small amount of current to the rechargeable batteries to maintain the fully charged level. This mode is automatically launched after rechargeable batteries are fully charged and...

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    23 different operating modes different display modes are exhibited: charging current, time, voltage and capacity.

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    24 table 4. Various displays in charge mode stage in charge mode various displays (toggled by pressing display key) voltage (v) current (ma) *time (hh:mm) capacity (mah/ ah) during charging instantaneous battery voltage charging current charging time elapsed accumulated capacity full stage trickle c...

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    25 (milliampere hour) reaches 2000 the display switches to ah (ampere hour) by moving the decimal point. A mah is 1/1000 of an ah. Example: 2.29ah and 2.34 ah would be 2290mah and 2340 mah. Table 5. Various displays in discharge mode stage in discharge mode various displays (toggled by pressing disp...

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    26 table 6. Various displays in refresh mode stage in refresh mode various displays (toggled by pressing display key) voltage (v) current (ma) *time (hh:mm) capacity (mah/ ah) during discharging processes instantaneous battery voltage discharging current discharging time elapsed capacity during disc...

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    27 table 7. Various displays in test mode stage in test mode various displays (toggled by pressing display key) voltage (v) current (ma) *time (hh:mm) capacity (mah/ ah) during charging instantaneous battery voltage charging current charging time elapsed ―--- mah‖ during discharging discharging curr...

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    28 note: *the timer will be resumed and counted from 00:00 again after the time elapsed is longer than 20 hours. (for example, 1:45 will be shown after the battery has been refreshed for 21 hr and 45 min.) in case the power source is interrupted or terminated when the charger is being operated, the ...

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    29 2. Ensure the polarity is correct and the assembling condition is good. The aa battery used with the size c adapter the aa battery used with the size d adapter (it is required to place the battery into the “c” adapter first and then the “d” adapter).

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    30 note: stop using the adaptor when there are any cracks or damages observed in the adaptor, and in case an undesired smell comes out while applying the adapter in certain kinds of battery operated devices. Care and maintenance: extreme temperatures, vibration and shock should be avoided as these m...

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    31 specifications: input voltage for ac/dc adapter: 100-240 vac but must have the proper adapter. Twisting prongs on a/c cord will only damage the unit. Charging current range: 200 ma - 1800 ma max charging capacity (capacity of rechargeable batteries): 3000 mah dimensions (h x w x d): 5 x 3 x 1.5‖ ...

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    32 warranty information la crosse technology, ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on products purchased and used in north america and only to th...

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    33 examined which is not in need or repair, you will be charged for the repairs or examination. The owner must pay any shipping charges incurred in getting your la crosse technology, ltd product to a la crosse technology, ltd authorized service center. La crosse technology, ltd will pay ground retur...

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    34 la crosse technology, ltd will not assume liability for incidental, consequential, punitive, or other similar damages associated with the operation or malfunction of this product. This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information. This product is not a toy. Keep out of...

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    35 http://www.Lacrossetechnology.Com/support/home.Php (warranty work) sales@lacrossetechnology.Com (information on other products) web: www.Lacrossetechnology.Com/bc1000

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    36 quick start for charging battery place battery in charger, plug it in, and let it sit for 10 hours. Note: the charger has many features like ―conditioning‖ batteries, which means discharging and charging. It is not recommended to condition batteries until after they have been charged and used 10 ...

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    37 notes select: charge discharge refresh test current 200 to 1000, varies by number and type indicate no more chance to change press de mode key (for all) or number key then mode key for individual battery you have 8 seconds to select mode you have 4 seconds you have 4 seconds charge 2 batteries at...

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    38 3. ―charge‖ will be displayed in the lcd as charge mode is the default mode. 4. Within 8 seconds after inserting the batteries, select the charging current at 1500 or 1800 ma by pressing the current key. 5. 8 seconds after the last key press, the display will blink once to indicate that the time ...

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    39 once charging has started, the current can no longer be changed. The user can then change the current only by taking out all the batteries out and repeating the above steps. 6. ―full‖ sign (or trickle charge current) will be displayed once the battery is fully charged. Charge four batteries at di...

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    40 6. Now, batteries in compartment 1 and 2 are being charged. Insert the third battery for ―test‖ in compartment 3. 7. Within 8 seconds from inserting the battery into compartment 3, press the corresponding compartment key ―3‖. Then the no. 3 display will be flashing. The no. 3 display will flash a...

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    41 within 8 seconds from pressing the compartment key, press and hold the mode key for 2 seconds then press and release the mode key to select the ―test‖ mode for compartment 3. Note: press the compartment key to select a particular compartment before pressing the mode key, otherwise, the mode of al...

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    42 the no. 4 display will flash after the compartment no. 4 is pressed within 8 seconds, press and hold the mode key for 2 seconds then press and release the mode key to select the ―refresh‖ mode. 12. Within 8 seconds from the last key press, select the refreshing current in the test mode: 100, 250 ...

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    43 different display modes are exhibited: charging current, time, voltage and capacity different operating modes if you must switch batteries in your product before they die what mode would you use to charge? -- refresh and charge…if you have several days --in a hurry just regular charge mode how do...

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    44 mode —test charge… display —use battery rating…re-chargeable never go whole way so for voltage check for a 1.5 you are looking at 1.2 to 1.4 for capacity on 2400 looking for about 1900 to 2100 (first time the capacity will be less like about 1700 to 1800). Why after i charge the battery to full, ...

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    45 i cannot change modes. Within 8 seconds of installing a battery, press and hold the mode button for 5-10 seconds to change modes. Why does my display flash a number? Your station will flash when first plugged in. If it continues to flash your a/c cord may be defective. What type of batteries can ...

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    46 why do my new batteries not show full capacity? Due to storage and shipping times, you should charge your batteries fresh out of the package. All rechargeable batteries need to be used in a product ―under load‖, then charged, used, charged, at least 5 times or more to reach full capacity. Batteri...

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    47 nimh batteries should be stored fully charged and recharged every 30 days to keep in peak capacity. Nicd batteries should be stored fully discharged. Do not ―store‖ batteries in the charger. How do you charge the smaller aaa battery? Just place it in the smaller tabs in the charger. All rights re...