INSTRUCTIONS - CDA with Yellow, Pink, Orange label.
Congratulations on the purchase of your Schumacher CDA (Charge, Discharge, Auto
Test) NiCad management system. The CDA uses the latest technology to achieve a
system with all the features needed to keep your NiCad packs in top condition. CDA has
been developed over a long period and is manufactured using the highest possible
standards. To achieve maximum benefit from your CDA please read the full instructions
carefully before use.
FAST INSTRUCTIONS - EASY AS 1-2-3
Connect power supply
Push to select C, d or A
Connect NiCad
SPECIFICATIONS
Nicad pack: - 5 to 7 cells (6V to 8.4V)
Charge current: - 6 Amps soft pulse, 4.5 Amps average.
Discharge current: - 6 Amps pulsed, 4.5 Amps average (heatsink is temperature
controlled for safety)
POWER SUPPLY
The Schumacher CDA is designed to work on a 12 Volt power supply. This can be an
automobile type battery or a stabilised mains power supply that meets the following
requirements: -
The voltage must be well smoothed and between 12 an 15 Volts.
The continuous current rating MUST be at least 6 Amps.
POWER ON
Connect Red and Black to the 12 Volt power source.
RED to POSITIVE (+), BLACK to NEGATIVE (-).
Display will show 8. for approx. one second.
CDA then tests: -
If a NiCad has been connected without the 12 Volt supply. Test failure displays a flashing
P for Power. Disconnect the NiCad and connect the 12 Volt supply.
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