Chargers - Ametek Solartron Metrology Wigauge WHT User Leaflet

8.3.

Chargers

There are three types of chargers:
Charger Type
Standard Smart
Charger
Trickle Charger
Inductive Charger /
Cradle
WARNING: Use of the wrong type of charger can cause damage to the equipment, ensure that the correct charging
method is used for the application.
CAUTION: Do not charge in ambient temperatures of more than 30 degC. (86 degF.) as this may degrade battery life.
8.3.1.
The smart charger operates on three cycles, fast charge (1.5 A approx) until it detect that the batteries are almost at full charge, top up where the
batteries are brought to maximum capacity with a pulsed charging current with a lower average current and trickle (30 mA) to sustain charging. The
smart charger is designed to charge battery packs off line. For maximum battery life do not leave the charger connected to the battery pack.
If using the smart charger in an application where it is left connected to the tool/battery for any length of time observe the following:
•
Each time the charger is disconnected from the battery for more than 20 seconds it will reset. This forces the charger into high charge
mode; it takes a minimum of 10 minutes before it switches into top up.
If the charger is continually connected/disconnected this can result in the batteries being exposed to too much fast charge
and result in overheating of the batteries.
502848 Issue11 Wigauge User Leaflet
Battery Pack Type
Standard Battery Pack
Standard Battery Pack
Inductive Battery Pack
SMART CHARGER
Charger Description
Smart charge with integral Led that indicates
charge status
Trickle charger (100mA) continual charge
Inductive charger cradle with integrated charging
indication
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