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La Crosse Technology BC-500 Instruction Manual
Summary of BC-500
Page 1
1 table of contents topic page features 4 inventory of contents 5 operating modes 6 charge mode 7 charge times 9 defect indicator 11 discharge mode 12 test mode 12 trickle charge 16 care and maintenance 16 specifications 17 safety instruction 18 warranty information 19 fcc disclaimer 21.
Page 2: Bc-500
2 bc-500 battery charger instruction manual before using our battery charger, please read all information contained in this manual. Keep this manual in a safe place as you may need to use it later. Attention : to all users of this device - please follow the safety and maintenance instructions in thi...
Page 3: Introduction
3 introduction : congratulations on purchasing the bc-500 charging unit. This device provides quick and efficient charging of “aa” and “aaa” rechargeable nimh or nicd batteries. The bc-500 offers several charging functions as well as individual lcd displays for the charging compartments. The bc-500 ...
Page 4: Features
4 rechargeable batteries only. The charger will not charge znmn, nizn or li-ion batteries. Never use this device to charge other types of batteries, such as alkaline, lithium, carbon zinc battery or any other type of battery that is not specified. The charging unit shall only be used at normal indoo...
Page 5: Inventory Of Contents
5 simultaneously. Minus delta voltage (-dv) detection for charge termination. Defective battery detection. Discharge mode (first discharging and then charging) to remove memory effect of rechargeable batteries. Test function to check the capacity of rechargeable batteries. The charging/discharge/tes...
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6 after the ac wall adaptor or dc car power adaptor has been plugged into an appropriate power source (figure 1), insert a rechargeable battery into the charging unit and plug the dc jack into the battery charger. After about 5 seconds the status will be displayed, along with the battery voltage (ex...
Page 7: Charge Mode
7 3. (test) check the rechargeable battery capacity in ah. Charge mode when in this mode, the unit charges the rechargeable battery(s). It will automatically switch to trickle charging after the rechargeable battery is fully charged. During the charging process, the display will show the “charge” si...
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8 once the battery is full, the voltage will display the “full” sign (see figure 4). The trickle charging then starts providing around 5% of the charging current to keep the rechargeable batteries full. The estimated charging time of the different battery sizes is tabulated in table 1. (figure 3) (f...
Page 9: Notes:
9 table 1. Charging time with two types of battery size size of battery battery capacity charging current (ma) estimated charging time aa 2600mah around 500ma ~6 hrs aaa 1000mah ~2 hrs notes: the default charging current is around 500ma. The actual charging current of rechargeable batteries depends ...
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10 when the ac wall adaptor is first plugged into the power source, all the segments light up momentarily and then the version number of the charger (for example “48”) is displayed. If no batteries are in the unit, the “--” sign is displayed (see figure 5). If attempting to recharge alkaline or carb...
Page 11: Defect Indicator
11 carbon or alkaline batteries may cause the charger to display the “defect”. These types of batteries are not suitable for this charger. Defect indicator the “defect” indicator will flash (figure 6) for a while on the lcd while the charger detects the battery condition. If a defective battery cond...
Page 12: Discharge Mode
12 discharge mode to select the discharge mode, press the mode key for 3 seconds after the status of the batteries is displayed. Discharge mode will first discharge the battery, then charge it. When discharging, the “discharge“ sign and battery voltage (figure 7) will be shown on the lcd. After full...
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13 rechargeable batteries will first be fully charged and then discharged to determine the battery(s) capacity(s). They are then fully charged again. During the first charging cycle, the display of current (figure 8) and voltage (figure 9) will alternate on the lcd. The charging current test mode (f...
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14 when in the discharging stage, the voltage (figure 10) and discharging capacity (figure 11) are displayed alternately. During the second charging cycle, the voltage and the total capacity are displayed alternately. (figure 11) the discharging capacity (figure 10) the voltage test mode test mode.
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15 when the rechargeable batteries are fully charged, the capacity (ah) (figure 12) and the voltage (v) (figure 13) will be shown alternately with “fulltest” displayed on the lcd. Note: when any one of the batteries is in the test mode, do not change the other battery(s). To test additional battery(...
Page 16: Trickle Charging
16 trickle charging after the rechargeable battery is fully charged, the charger will give a small amount of current to the rechargeable batteries to maintain the fully charged level. This stage is automatically launched after the rechargeable batteries are fully charged and kept in the charging uni...
Page 17: Specifications
17 specifications : input voltage for ac/dc adapter: 110v ac ~ 240v ac input voltage for dc car adaptor: 12v dc input voltage for charger unit: 12v dc (use supplied adaptors only) charging current: approximately 500ma (each battery) max charging capacity (capacity of rechargeable batteries): 3000mah...
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18 attention – warnings and safety instructions! Please carefully read the following important safety instructions: as stated above, only use nicd or nimh rechargeable batteries. The unit is for indoor use only. Do not expose it to humidity. Do not place it in water or submit it to rain and/or snow....
Page 19: Warranty
19 warranty 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 the original...
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20 carrier); (3) damage to, or deterioration of, any accessory or decorative surface; (4) damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your owner’s manual; (5) damage resulting from the performance of repairs or alterations by someone other than an authorized la crosse technolog...
Page 21: Fcc Disclaimer
21 to contact customer support / warranty work by email : www.Lacrossetechnology.Com/support/ la crosse technology ® on the web: www.Lacrossetechnology.Com fcc disclaimer this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not...