La Crosse Technology BC700-CBP battery charger
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1. Discharging time elapsed mAh Charging current 2nd charging time elapsed Capacity of the battery determined in discharging Trickle charging Discharging time Capacity of the battery discharging 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 operational mode will automatically be set to Charge mode at 200 mA to charge up the battery once the power source is back to normal regardless the operating mode Charge Discharge Refresh or Test which has been selected by user before CARE AND MAINTENANCE Extreme temperatures vibration and shock should be avoided as these may cause damage to the unit Place charger on a hard flat surface When cleaning the displays and casings use a soft damp cloth only Do not wet the exposed metal part of the charging unit Do not use solvents or scouring agents as they may mark the LCD and casing Do not spill water to the charging unit Do not make any repair attempts to the units Return it to its original point of purchase for 26 LIABILITY DISCLAIMER The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any improper or incorrect use and any consequences occur Any performance of r2. The maximum charging current is 700 mA and is not affected by the number of rechargeable batteries inserted After the test mode is finished the display will shift between the Full sign and the battery capacity in mAh or Ah automatically in 3 second intervals until the rechargeable batteries are removed The user can switch to other displays by pressing the DISPLAY key on m on LI Battery capacity displayed in mAh mAh as the checking is CHARGE finished in Test mode TEST 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 kept in the charging unit The signal Full will be displayed on the LCD 20 Table 4 Various displays in Charge Mode Various displays toggled by pressing DISPLAY key Time Capacity hh mm mAh Ah Stage in Charge mode Voltage V Current mA During Charging charging current Charging time Accumulated Instantaneous Full stage Battery voltage Trickle charging current elapsed capacity Capacity Milliamp hours mAh is the capacity of the battery or the amount of charge added to a battery If a 2600mAh capacity battery is already half full when you charge it you will not add 2600mAh of capaci
3. NOTE Press the compartment key to select a particular compartment before pressing the MODE key otherwise the mode of all the compartments will be changed at the same time Within the 8 seconds after the last key press select the charging current in the test mode 200 500 or 700 mA NOTE Although the individual bays are operated in different modes the charging current of the second third and fourth battery placed into the charger cannot be set higher than that of the first placed battery 10 8 seconds after the last key press the display will blink once to indicate that the time allowed for setting is over and the Test mode will start Once charging has started the current can no 35 longer be changed Now the batteries in compartments 1 and 2 are being charged while the battery at compartment 3 is undergoing Test mode Insert the fourth battery for Refresh into compartment 4 Within 8 seconds of placing a battery into compartment 4 press the corresponding compartment key 4 Then the No 4 display will be flashing 7 nn 7 HHE 5 no l 3 The No 4 display will flash after ii mmi mmi mm the compartment No 4 is pressed CHARGE CHARGE CHARGE i TEST k i Within 8 seconds press and hold the MODE key for 2 seconds then press and release the MODE key to select the Refresh mode Within 8 seconds from the last key press select the refreshing current in the test mode 100 250 or 350
4. vicrersing current 250 mA mA DISCHARGE Refresh mode the battery is REFRESH A 3 being discharged 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 different discharging current by pressing the CURRENT key see Note in Discharge mode and Table 2 within 8 seconds after inserting the batteries Or the display will blink once to indicate the end of setting and the current cannot be changed afterward It may take up to several days to finish the refreshing process depending on the selected discharging current The maximum refresh current is 700 mA and is not affected by the number of rechargeable batteries inserted TEST MODE In the Test mode the rechargeable batteries will first be fully charged and then discharged to determine the capacities Finally the rechargeable batteries are charged up again and the capacity in mAh or Ah will alternate every 3 seconds with the FULL sign 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
5. Transformer Instruction Manual FUNCTION KEYS There are three easy to use function keys and four number keys on the charging unit Compartment Number keys 7 B20 bs cunnenr CURRENT key 1t _ MODE key DISPLAY 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 Test and Refresh mode To change the operating mode for an individual rechargeable battery first press the corresponding NUMBER key then press the MODE key DISPLAY key Press and release the DISPLAY key to view Charging current in mA Time elapsed in hh mm the Terminal voltage in V and Accumulated capacities in mAh or Ah during the charging or discharging process To change the display content of an individual rechargeable battery first press the corresponding NUMBER key then press the DISPLAY key CURRENT key Press and release the CURRENT key to select the amount of current to be applied within the first 8 seconds after batteries are inserted in different operating modes also see Start CHARGE MODE Charging at 200 mA is the default operating mode of the charging unit NOTE The highest charging curren
6. 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 charge NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride or NiCd Nickel Cadium rechargeable batteries only may be used in this product Charging other types of batteries may result in failure of the charger 39 Storing batteries Store between 40 and 80 degrees F Do not refrigerate Batteries will self discharge if left unused If unused for 30 60 days they may completely deplete of power after long storage 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 reserved This handbook must not be reproduced in any form even in excerpts or duplicated or processed using electronic mechanical or chemical procedures without written permission of the publisher This handbook may contain mistakes and printing errors The information in this handbook is regularly checked and corrections made in the next issue We accept no liability for technical mistakes or printing errors or their consequences All trademarks and patents are acknowledged
7. x 1 57 75 x 130 x 40 mm determination and service procedures Warranty service can only be performed by a La Crosse Technology Ltd authorized service center The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to La Crosse Technology Ltd or La Crosse Technology Ltd s authorized service center La Crosse Technology Ltd will repair or replace this product at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above All replaced parts and products become the property of La Crosse Technology Ltd and must be returned to La Crosse Technology Ltd Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty or ninety 90 days whichever is longer La Crosse Technology Ltd will pay all expenses for labor and materials for all repairs covered by this warranty If necessary repairs are not covered by this warranty or if a product is 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 return shipping charges to the owner of the product to a USA address only Your La Crosse Technology Ltd warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the foll
8. mA 8 seconds after the last key press the display will blink once to indicate that the time 36 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 you check battery condition 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 remove and test is not longer says Full When you replace a charged battery it goes to trickle and it can take from 1 to several hours to get back to a full charge depending on the condition of your battery What is the charger capacity Maximum charging capacity is 3000 mAh My battery reads Null This charger requires at least 9v in the battery in order to charge it If the battery is depleted below that point you will not be able to charge it on this battery charger You may want to invest in a small charger holder that will bring the battery back above 9v when attached for 20 30 seconds The battery can then be charged in our charger 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 b
9. Contents Language English French Spanish BATTERY CHARGER BC 700U 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 displays for charging compartments this charging unit is reliable user friendly and ideal for use in the home office or on a journey The Charging unit FEATURES The Charging unit Charging rechargeable batteries in various currents 200 500 or 700 mA Fast charging 70 mins to charge up 2000 mAh batteries Individual LCD display for all compartments Charging both AA and AAA rechargeable batteries simultaneously Overheat detection to protect rechargeable batteries from over charging Minus delta voltage dV detection for charge termination Damaged batteries detection Discharge mode first discharging and then charging to remove memory effect of rechargeable batteries Refreshing old rechargeable batteries by discharging charging cycles Test function to check the capacities of rechargeable batteries Charging Discharging functions can be launched independently and simultaneously to each rechargeable battery in the compartments Various display modes
10. ay will be flashing State Some States do no allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you For warranty work technical support or information contact La Crosse Technology Ltd 2817 Losey Blvd S La Crosse WI 54601 Phone 608 782 1610 Fax 608 796 1020 Question Instructions Please visit http www lacrossetechnology com support home php sales lacrossetechnology com information on other products web www lacrossetechnology com 31 Select Current Indicate Press de Charge 200 to no MODE key Discharge 700 more for all or Refresh varies chance NUMBER Test by to key then number change MODE key and for type individual battery You have 8 seconds to You You have 4 select mode have 4 seconds seconds Charge four batteries at different modes at the same time Example Two batteries at charge mode one at discharge mode and one at test mode 1 Plug the transformer into the power source 2 Insert the two batteries for charging within 8 seconds to compartments 1 and 2 33 CL The No 3 display will flash after the compartment No 3 is pressed i I Je YMI V CHARGE 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
11. during charging discharging the charging current in mA time elapsed in hh mm the terminal voltage in V and accumulated capacities in mAh or Ah TABLE OF CONTENT Topic Features Inventory Of Contents Function Keys Operating Modes Charge Mode Discharge Mode Refresh Mode Test Mode Trickle Charge Display Mode Information Care and Maintenance Specification Warranty Information Troubleshooting 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 The charging unit should only be used at normal indoor room conditions Place charger on a hard flat surface Always follow the charging instructions for the rechargeable battery Observe the recommended charging current of the rechargeable batteries Never use a charging current higher than recommended in the charging process Never use any power cable and transformer other than those originally supplied with the charging unit The rechargeable batteries may become hot during charging especially when a high charging current is chosen User should take extra care when taking out the batteries after charging Unplug the charging unit from the power source when not in use INVENTORY OF CONTENTS Ai 2 3 Charging unit
12. e used in a product under load then charged used charged at least 5 times or more to reach full capacity Batteries sitting in storage may lose some charge over time It is not recommended to condition batteries until after they have been charged and used 10 times As you use your batteries they will gain greater capacity and last longer It is common for your batteries to run down quickly at first allowed for setting is over and the Refresh mode in compartment 4 will start 14 Once charging has started the current can no longer be changed 15 Now batteries in compartment 1 and 2 are being charged while batteries in compartment 3 and 4 are undergoing Test and Refresh mode respectively During the operation press and release the DISPLAY key to view various display modes 16 Full sign or trickle charge current will be displayed once the battery is fully charged Different display modes are exhibited Charging current Time Voltage and Capacity ma TAH DISCHARGE REFRESH Different operating modes My batteries are getting warm It is common for batteries to get warm will charging The charger has a built in temperature sensor which will stop the charging cycle if it has become too hot Charging may resume when the battery has cooled Allow batteries to cool before placing into a product to be used I cannot change modes Within 8 seconds of installing a battery
13. eable 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 charging unit provides the following operating modes Charge the rechargeable battery CHARGE to charge the rechargeable battery automatically switches to trickle charge after the rechargeable battery is full Discharge then charge the rechargeable battery DISCHARGE to discharge the rechargeable battery then charge it to minimize the memory effect Refresh the rechargeable battery REFRESH to refresh the rechargeable battery to its maximum capacity by charging and discharging the rechargeable battery repeatedly until no further increase in the capacity is estimated For old rechargeable batteries or those have not been used for a long time refreshing may bring the rechargeable battery back to the optimum condition Check the rechargeable battery capacity in mAh Ah TEST 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 Table 1 Charging Time with various charging current Size of battery Battery Capacity Charging current selected mA Estimated charging time 700 3 hr 35 min AA 2500 mAh 500 5 hr 200 13 hr 700 60 min AAA 700 mAh 500 84 min 200 3 hr 30 min NOTE Always
14. epairs or alternations by someone other than the original supplier will invalidate the warranty This product is designed to be used only by people who have read and understood this instruction manual The specifications of this product may change without prior notice This product is not a toy Keep out of the reach of children No part of this manual may be reproduced without written consent of the manufacturer 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 the original purchaser of this product To receive warranty service the purchaser must contact La Crosse Technology Ltd for problem 28 current elapsed determined in discharging repair by a qualified engineer Opening and tampering with the units may invalidate its guarantee Do not expose the unit to extreme and sudden temperature changes this may lead to damage to the electronic parts in the unit 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 700 mA Max charging capacity capacity of rechargeable batteries Dimensions H x W x D Charging unit 3000 mAh 2 95 x 5 11
15. er the last key press the LCD will blink one time to indicate the end of changing When overheating conditions occur over about 127 F 53 C usually due to too a high charging current selected the charging will be stopped immediately and the display will read 000 mA the charging process will only resume once the temperature of the 13 Press the MODE key within 8 seconds after inserting the rechargeable batteries the Discharge mode can be selected Then select different discharging current see Table 2 by pressing the CURRENT key within 8 seconds after inserting the batteries The display will blink once to indicate the setting has been confirmed and the current cannot be changed afterward Discharging current 250 mA DISCHARG Discharge Mode The discharging current is always set to be half of the charging current whose upper limit is 700 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 second to activate the mode change Press and release the MODE key to select the Charge Discharge Test and Refresh mode 15 Refresh mode will start with discharging the rechargeable battery then charging it The repeated discharging and charging cycles will be launched until no further increase in the measured capacities is estimated or 20 cycles whichever comes first g OF j
16. h 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 shown on the display and the user may take out them at this time If the rechargeable batteries are left in place in the compartments trickle charging will start The trickle charging current is around 5 of the selected charging current to keep the rechargeable batteries full Full Full sign is shown The battery is fully charged rechargeable batteries drops to a safe level If overheating conditions continue to occur the rechargeable batteries must be taken out to cool down and then charge at a lower current nnn ULIL mA CHARGE When the battery is overheated the charging will cease automatically 000 mA will be displayed 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 Table 2 DISCHARGE MODE Current User selected Discharging 100 mA 250 mA 350 mA current Thereafter Charging current 200 mA 500 mA 700 mA Finally batteries will be fully charged in discharge mode and Full will be displayed If the user presses the DISPLAY key at
17. n Capacity Discharge mode Voltage V Current mA Time hh mm mAh Ah During discharging During charging Full stage Instantaneous Battery voltage Discharging current Discharging time elapsed Capacity during discharging Charging current Trickle charging current Charging time elapsed Accumulated capacity Table 6 Various displays in Refresh Mode Stage in Refresh mode Various displays toggled by pressing DISPLAY key Table 7 Various displays in Test Mode Voltage V Current mA Time hh mm Capacity mAh Ah During discharging processes Instantaneous Battery voltage Discharging current Discharging time elapsed Capacity during discharging Stage in Test mode Various displays toggled by pressing DISPLAY key Voltage V Current mA Time hh mm Capacity mAh Ah During charging During charging processes Instantaneous Battery voltage Charging current Charging time elapsed Capacity determined in last time discharging During discharging Full stage Instantaneous Battery voltage Trickle charging current Elapsed time of last discharging Maximum battery capacity determined in During 2nd charging Full stage Instantaneous Battery voltage Charging current Charging time elapsed mAh Discharging current
18. 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 Charge default mode will be shown on LCD for another 4 seconds indicating that charging with 200 mA is to be started if no alteration in setting is made Select the operating mode by the MODE key Charge Discharge Refresh and Test mode may be chosen within this 8 second time after inserting the batteries Then within 8 seconds from pressing the last key select the charging discharging current by pressing the CURRENT key NOTE Hold the MODE key for about 1 second to activate the mode change Press and release the MODE key to select between the Charge Discharge Test and Refresh mode There is an 8 second time allowed for choosing further functions after each key pressing If no keys are pressed the LCD will blink one time to indicate the end of setting The current can no longer be changed during the process and the selected mode will begin After 8 seconds from the last key press the LCD will blink once to indicate the setting is confirmed and CHARGE the selected mode is activated Fa Charge Mode 11 nn Chargi 4 lt ging current 200 mA euu mA During charging the different displays Charging current in mA Time elapsed in h
19. owing specified exceptions 1 damage caused by accident unreasonable use or 29 neglect including the lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance 2 damage occurring during shipment claims must be presented to the 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 Technology Ltd authorized service center 6 units used for other than home use 7 applications and uses that this product was not intended or 8 the products inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference This warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself and does not cover the cost of installation or removal from a fixed installation normal set up or adjustments claims based on misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation related circumstances 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 CHILDREN S REACH This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights specific to your 30 Q
20. t will be in compartment 1 The other compartments cannot be higher Example When charging two batteries at compartment 2 amp 3 max charging current 700 mA When charging four batteries max charging current 700 mA It may be necessary to charge and discharge new rechargeable batteries several times in the beginning before the optimum capacity of the rechargeable batteries can be obtained Use the Refresh mode after new rechargeable batteries have been used under load and charged several times in order to achieve the optimum battery capacity When the transformer has been plugged into the power source the version number of the charger for example 35 will be displayed first Then all the segments will light up momentarily and the null sign will be shown before batteries are placed If damaged batteries or batteries below 0 9V are placed into the charging unit the charger will also show null on LCD uf MiL null displayed No battery or damaged battery is placed to the charging unit 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 10 charging the rechargeable batteries below To change the charging current of an individual recharg
21. this time charge icon instead of discharge icon will be displayed 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 selected 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 taken out and inserted again The current setting of the first charging compartment restricts the maximum charging current of the other rechargeable batteries For instance if the first compartment rechargeable battery is set to charge at 500 mA then the second third and fourth rechargeable batteries can be only set to charging at a maximum current of 500 mA 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 key for selecting all rechargeable batteries or NUMBER key then MODE key for selecting individual rechargeable battery 8 seconds aft
22. ty to the battery Amp hours Ah is the capacity of the battery or the amount of charge added to a battery When the battery charger shows values above 1999mAh it changes to Amp hours Due to the limited space on the four displays the charger cannot display over 1999mAh When the mAh 22 The Charging current in mA Test mode NOTE After selecting the Test mode the user may select different charging currents in the Test mode by pressing the CURRENT key within 8 seconds after the batteries are inserted The discharging current will be half of the selected charging current see Table 3 Table 3 TEST MODE Current User selected Charging 200 mA current Thereafter Discharging current 100 mA DISPLAY MODE INFORMATION The user can use different display modes to monitor the rechargeable battery condition during the different operations see below figure and Table 4 to 7 Different display modes are exhibited Charging current Time Voltage and Capacity G 37 028 V me MAH CHARGE CHARGE DISCHARGE REFRESH TEST im Different operating modes 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 Various displays toggled by pressing DISPLAY key Stage i
23. uick 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 times Overview of Using Modes and Current Options Follow these steps left to right gt Steps Plugin Place Select Select Display To change To Change batteries in mode Charge Blinks jor mode amount of charger Hold for 5 10 to select during charge or seconds to current charging current repeat activate level all steps from beginning Charge will be displayed in the LCD as Charge mode is the default mode Within 8 seconds after inserting the two batteries select the charging current at 200 500 or 700mA by pressing the CURRENT key 8 seconds after the last key press the display will blink once to indicate that the time allowed for setting is over and the charging will start Once charging has started the current can no longer be changed ann an 11 gg ta Alt nuli me TA me TA CHARGE CHARGE Now batteries in compartment 1 and 2 are being charged Insert the third battery for Test in compartment 3 Within 8 seconds from inserting the battery into compartment 3 press the corresponding compartment key 3 Then the No 3 displ
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