Codan 2110 series Reference Manual page 47

Requirements for alternative chargers
The Codan battery packs may be charged using alternative supplies, for example, third-
party solar panels or hand-powered battery chargers. In this situation, the voltage level
must not exceed 15.5 V and the current must be within 1 to 3 A. These chargers must be
connected between pin B (charge in) and pin A (ground) of the connector on the battery
pack.
Notes on charging batteries
A battery requires 3 to 5 discharge/recharge cycles when new before it reaches its full
capacity. In order to increase the battery service life, it is recommended that the battery is
not fully discharged during each cycle. Full discharge should only be carried out
periodically as follows:
Type
LiFePO
NiMH
SLA
For the periodic full-discharge cycle, run the battery down to zero capacity using the
transceiver. The transceiver switches off automatically when the battery is fully
discharged.
WARNING
WARNING
The Codan battery packs have in-built monitoring, which is reported in the Battery entry
in the Control List. You should view the Battery Cycle setting for the number of times
the battery has received input current (that is, has been charged).
NOTE
Manpack Transceiver 2110 series Reference Manual
It takes approximately 16 seconds following appropriate connections
NOTE
for the 3121, 3122/3522, solar and hand-powered battery chargers to
commence charging the battery pack.
Full discharge
No full discharge required
4
Two full discharge/recharge cycles every 20 charge cycles
One full discharge/recharge cycle every 20 charge cycles
If you are using alternative means to discharge the battery, the battery
voltage must not go below 10 V.
An SLA battery must be charged immediately after discharge to prevent
damage to the battery.
You must log in as administrator to see the Control List (see
Logging in to admin level from user
Preparing the transceiver for use
level).
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