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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Manual – Orbit POCKETLADER 2.1 Contents Preface..................3 Safety Notes.................. 4 Technical Specifications..............5 Connectors..................6 Controls..................7 Turning On and Off............... 8 Charging and Discharging.............9 1. NiCd and NiMh (NiXx) Batteries .......... 9 2. Lithium Ion and Lithium Polymer Batteries......14 3.

  • Page 3: Preface

    The latest control software (firmware) can be downloaded at any time via the Internet from the Orbit website (http://orbit-electronic.de) and saved in the flash memory of your POCKETLADER. Thus your POCKETLADER is optimally prepared for today's and tomorrow's applications.

  • Page 4: Safety Notes

    Manual – Orbit POCKETLADER 2.1 Safety Notes In order to guarantee a safe operation of your POCKETLADER, please always observe the safety notes on this page. Orbit electronic takes no responsibility for damage caused by improper use. Only connect suitable power adapters (8 V - 15 V DC, stab- ●...

  • Page 5: Technical Specifications

    Manual – Orbit POCKETLADER 2.1 Technical Specifications Power supply (reverse 8 V - 15 V DC (stabilised) or battery polarity protected): typ. 54 mA - max. 5 A Operating current: Stand-by current (OFF): < 100 µA 1 V - 21,5 V / 50 mA - 4 A...

  • Page 6: Connectors

    Manual – Orbit POCKETLADER 2.1 Connectors On the left side of the housing, you will find the connector for the power supply (stabilised DC power adapter or battery). On the right side are the plug sockets for the connection of the battery to be charged as well as the SIO interface for data ex- change with a PC (e.g.

  • Page 7: Controls

    Manual – Orbit POCKETLADER 2.1 Controls All keys and displays for controlling the device are located on the upper side of the housing. More information about using the keys and the meaning of the displays can be found in the following sections.

  • Page 8: Turning On And Off

    Setup mode. In this mode, you can modify the basic configuration settings of your POCKETLADER. For more information, see the section Setup Mode starting on page 22. To turn the charger off, press the SET key again and keep it ●...

  • Page 9: Charging And Discharging

    Manual – Orbit POCKETLADER 2.1 Charging and Discharging First select the charging program (mode) suitable for your battery type by pressing the Up/Down keys. The program is shown in the upper left corner of the display. 1. NiCd and NiMh (NiXx) Batteries These battery types are charged with a selectable constant cur- rent.
  • Page 10 Manual – Orbit POCKETLADER 2.1 Program Delta peak per cell NiMh -0.30 % ≈ -4.5 mV ▲ ▲ -0.50 % ≈ -7.5 mV NiMh+ ▲ -0.70 % ≈ -10.5 mV NiCd ▲ -1.30 % ≈ -19.5 mV NiCd+ NiXx CC/CV Voltage SETUP22: NiXx-cell...
  • Page 11 Manual – Orbit POCKETLADER 2.1 Program Recommended charging current NiMh 1.5 C to 2 C* ▲ ▲ 0.5 C to 1.5 C* NiMh+ ▲ 1.5 C to 4 C* NiCd ▲ 0.5 C to 1.5 C* NiCd+ NiXx NiMh: 0.1 C to 0.5 C* (format mode) NiCd: 0.1 C to 1.0C*...
  • Page 12 Manual – Orbit POCKETLADER 2.1 Combi mode A follow-up charge or discharge (combi program) process can be activated by pressing the SET key for longer 1 second during the Charging current preselection (tick, tick). Use the Up/Down keys to switch between the available combi values.
  • Page 13 Manual – Orbit POCKETLADER 2.1 The following Setup parameters are relevant for these programs (see section Setup Mode starting on page 22): 12: AUTO-DISCHRG YES / NO 13: CHARGEPOWER 10W to 60 W 22: NiXx-CELL *1.45V 23: KEY-LOCK YES/NO Caution: Please use always the charging amperage and...

  • Page 14: Lithium Ion And Lithium Polymer Batteries

    First select the charging program (mode) suitable for your battery type (Lion or LiPo) by pressing the Up/Down keys. The program is shown in the upper left corner of the display. If an Orbit LiPo- Checker (see page 29) is actively monitoring at the SIO interface (flashing), a * is displayed behind the program name (LiPo*).
  • Page 15 For your 4.2 V lithium batteries, we recommend the Orbit LiPo-Checker (see page ) as an additional protection. Charging current preselection...
  • Page 16 Manual – Orbit POCKETLADER 2.1 Limiter preselection To limit a charge or discharge [mAh], press the SET key for longer 1 second (tick) and then the Up/Down keys to switch bet- ween the available values [mAh] Range: 50mAh – 9900mAh During the charge or discharge process the Limiter will be displayed by a toggling charge mAh, i.e.
  • Page 17 Manual – Orbit POCKETLADER 2.1 To re-adjust the charge or discharge current during the running process simply use the Up/Down keys to switch between the available values. The SET key for longer 1 second cuts the running process, if desired.

  • Page 18: Lead And Lead Acid Batteries (Pb)

    Manual – Orbit POCKETLADER 2.1 3. Lead and Lead Acid Batteries (Pb) These battery types are charged with a manually selected current CC and a constant charging voltage CV. The charging process is terminated automatically when a full battery is detected due to a drop-down of the charging current (see SETUP:18 Li-Pb CUT- OFF), or, at the latest after 14 hours (cut-off timer).
  • Page 19 Manual – Orbit POCKETLADER 2.1 Program Charging voltage Pb2V to Pb16V per cell 2.45 V 4.9 V 7.35 V 9.8 V *2.45 V see 12.25 V 14.7 V 17.15 V 19.6 V Setup 19 Caution: Always make sure that the correct charging voltage...
  • Page 20 Manual – Orbit POCKETLADER 2.1 Limiter preselection To limit a charge or discharge [mAh], press the SET key for longer 1 second (tick) and then the Up/Down keys to switch bet- ween the available values [mAh] Range: 50mAh – 9900mAh During the charge or discharge process the Limiter will be displayed by a toggling charge mAh, i.e.
  • Page 21 Manual – Orbit POCKETLADER 2.1 To re-adjust the charge or discharge current during the running process simply use the Up/Down keys to switch between the available values. The SET key for longer 1 second cuts the running process, if desired.

  • Page 22: Setup Mode

    Manual – Orbit POCKETLADER 2.1 Setup Mode In the Setup mode of the Orbit POCKETLADER, you can modify the basic configuration settings of the charger. To enter the Setup mode, press the SET key while the device is off and keep it pressed until the Setup mode is shown in the display (after about 4 seconds).

  • Page 23: Configurable Setup Parameters

    Manual – Orbit POCKETLADER 2.1 Configurable Setup Parameters No. Name Settings Description SOUND OFF, Ring tone selection for SHORT, "battery full" signal MARCH, CLASSIC, HAPPY AUTO-DISCHRG Enables / disables I/2 – I/160 automatic discharging with current reduction CHARGEPOWER 10 W to 65 W Adaptation of the max.
  • Page 24 Manual – Orbit POCKETLADER 2.1 No. Name Settings Description 2.00V to 2.50V Cell voltage CV for Pb-CELL reset: 2.45V lead batteries. Standby: 2.30V Fastcharge: 2.45V 4.00V to 4.20V Cell voltage CV for Lion-CELL reset: 4.10V lithium-ion batteries. 4.10V to 4.23V...

  • Page 25: The Sio Interface

    Manual – Orbit POCKETLADER 2.1 The SIO Interface The SIO connector (Serial Input / Output) of your Orbit POCKET- LADER serves as an interface for data exchange with a PC. For the data transfer, you need a serial SIO cable, which you can order via the Orbit webshop (http://orbit-electronic.de, item no.

  • Page 26: Updating The Pocketlader Firmware

    Manual – Orbit POCKETLADER 2.1 Updating the POCKETLADER Firmware 1. Connect the POCKETLADER to the PC using the SIO cable. 2. Launch the Microlog application on the PC and select the menu item Firmware-Info / Flash-Utility in the Options menu.
  • Page 27 Select the desired version and language, and click on OK. 6. The new firmware is transferred into the flash memory of the POCKETLADER. This will take about 2 minutes. After that, your POCKETLADER is immediately ready for operation again.

  • Page 28: Specifications Of The Sio Interface

    Manual – Orbit POCKETLADER 2.1 Specifications of the SIO Interface During operation, the POCKETLADER constantly sends the cur- rent operating parameters via the SIO interface according to the following specification: 3.5 mm stereo jack Plug 9600 bps, 8/n/1 Transmission format #[MC],[seconds],[mV],[±mA]CRLF...

  • Page 29: Accessory: Orbit Lipo-Checker 4.2 V

    If the allowed voltage range is exceeded nevertheless, an SIO signal is sent to the POCKETLADER via a 3.5 mm stereo jack cable. The charging current is then automatically reduced to protect the battery cells.

  • Page 30: Recommended Charging Currents (Overview)

    Manual – Orbit POCKETLADER 2.1 Recommended Charging Currents (Overview) Battery type Program Recommended charging current Nickel metal NiMh 1.5 C to 2 C* hydride NiMh+ 0.5 C to 1.5 C* Nickel cadmium NiCd 1.5 C to 4 C* NiCd+ 0.5 C to 1.5 C*...
  • Page 31 Manual – Orbit POCKETLADER 2.1 Notice:...

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