Modes Of Operation; Operations Steps - Skyrc NC2600 Instruction Manual

MODES OF OPERATION

MODES OF OPERATION
This section explains various modes and when to use them. To enable each mode, refer to the
"Operation" section.
1. Charge:
Charge the battery at the selected rate. Suitable for batteries used frequently.
2. Discharge:
Discharges the batteries at the selected rate.
Refresh & Analyze:
3.
Suitable for batteries stored for more than two weeks but less than 3 months or the batteries
showing poor performance. This mode can also determine the battery capacity for battery
matching. In most devices, usually two or more batteries are used together. When batteries are
used in a series, the performance is limited by the worst one. In other words, one poorly
performing battery can significantly reduce the runtime. Battery matching refers to grouping
batteries with similar "actual" capacity. To perform this, use the Refresh & Analyze mode to
determine the battery capacity. Group batteries with capacity within about +/- 5%of the rated
capacity.
The charger will charge battery to full and rest for one hour, discharge, rest one hour again then
recharge. You can select charging and discharging rate.
4. Break-In (Battery Forming):
New batteries and those stored for more than 3 months extended period become chemically
deactivated. Battery forming is a charge-discharge-charge cycle which forces a full charge into
the battery at a very low rate. This process activates the battery. In certain case, it needs to be
repeated two or three time.
Charges battery at 0.1C for 16 hours, rest for one hour, discharges battery at 0.2C, then
recharges again at 0.1C for 16 hours.
Cycle:
5.
Performs charge-discharge cycle for up to 12 times. Cycle mode can remove memory effect of
rechargeable batteries. This mode will recharge battery after final cycle.
Battery Condition
NiMH batteries that have been used
frequently (at least once every two weeks)
Batteries in storage for more than two
weeks but less than 3 month
Batteries in storage for more than 3 month
Batteries showing poor performance
Battery Rescue Steps
For batteries that do not perform favorably after using the mode recommended above, the following
sequence can be applied.
1. Cycle for one to three times.
2. If capacity is still low, use Break-In mode.
3. If the step 1 to step 2 shows some capacity improvement (> 10%), repeat Break-In mode for one
to three times. If no significant improvement, battery probably at end of useful life.
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Mode
Charge
Refresh & Analyze
Break-In
Cycle for two to three times.
NC2600

OPERATIONS STEPS

1. Connect the power adapter DC connector to the charger and then plug the power adapter into
outlet (100-240V AC, 50/60Hz).
2. Insert AA or AAA battery
Inserting AA Batteries
3. When a new battery is inserted and detected, the battery sign and "CHARGE" in correspond
slot will blinking. Use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to toggle the desired mode. Press
ENTER to make the selection. If no button is pressed within five seconds, the charger will
proceed to the default mode which is charging with 1000mA rate for AA battery and 400mA rate
for AAA battery.
DisCharge Rate DisCharge Rate DisCharge Rate DisCharge Rate
Capacity Volt Time Capacity
mAh
DISCHARGE
REFRESHIST.
BREAK-INO.
REST CYCLE
4. If CHARGE mode is selected. The charger will prompt for the charging rate by flashing "Charge
Rate". Use the UP and DOWN button to choose the desired current. Press ENTER to confirm the
selection. Refer to the "General Battery Knowledge" section for choosing an appropriate rate.
DisCharge Rate DisCharge Rate
Capacity Volt Time Capacity
mAh
DISCHARGE DISCHARGE
REFRESHIST. REFRESHIST.
BREAK-INO. BREAK-INO.
REST CYCLE REST CYCLE
Default charging rate
for AA battery is 1000mA
for AAA battery is 400mA
NC2600
OPERATIONS STEPS
Inserting AAA Batteries
Volt Time Capacity Volt Time Capacity Volt Time
mAh mAh DONE mAh
DISCHARGE DISCHARGE DISCHARGE
REFRESHIST. REFRESHIST. REFRESHIST.
BREAK-INO. BREAK-INO. BREAK-INO.
REST CYCLE REST CYCLE REST CYCLE
DisCharge Rate DisCharge Rate
Volt Time Capacity Volt Time Capacity Volt Time
mAh mAh
DISCHARGE DISCHARGE
REFRESHIST. REFRESHIST.
BREAK-INO. BREAK-INO.
REST CYCLE REST CYCLE
Dis Charge Rate DisCharge Rate
Capacity Volt Time Capacity Volt Time
mAh
ENTER
DISCHARGE DISCHARGE
REFRESHIST. REFRESHIST.
BREAK-INO. BREAK-INO.
Press ENTER to
REST CYCLE REST CYCLE
start charging
mAh
mAh
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