Tektronix THS7CHG Instructions

THS7CHG

Battery Charger

ZZZ
Instructions
*P070930904*
070-9309-04
Using the Battery Charger
The THS7CHG is for use with the THS7BAT
battery packs.
1. Insert the plug on the adapter cable into the
jack on the battery charger.
2. Connect the adapter to the power source.
3. Insert the battery pack into the battery
charger. LED indicates state of the battery
charge:
Steady red - charging at full rate
Steady green - ready, trickle charging
Flashing red - battery problem, replace
battery
CAUTION. To avoid damage to the battery
charger or AC adapter, do not substitute
another AC adapter in place of the one
provided or use the AC adapter to power
another instrument.
Table 1: Specifications
Voltage Input 12 to 18 VDC
Input Connector Size 2.1 mm
Input Polarity Center conductor
positive

Automotive Adapter

For use with 12 VDC,
Input negative ground systems
only
Do not operate the
THS7CHG Battery
Charger with the
automotive adapter
while cranking the
vehicle engine or
troubleshooting the
vehicle electrical system
Charging Charge in a dry
Information location, not to exceed
45 °C. The THS7CHG
Battery Charger will
not overcharge the
THS7BAT battery pack
A fully discharged battery
pack typically recharges
in 2 hours. A partially
discharged battery pack
recharges in less time
To maintain peak
performance of
NiCd batteries, it is
recommended to fully
discharge them before
recharging

Charge Time

2 hours, typical (fully
discharged battery pack)

Safety

Only charge THS7BAT
battery packs in the
THS7CHG Battery
Charger
NiCd batteries must be
recycled or disposed of
properly

Cleaning

Clean with a soft cloth
dampened with water or
a 75% isopropyl alcohol
solution

Replaceable Parts

There are no
user-replaceable parts
inside the THS7CHG
Battery Charger