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U5042A PAG PULSAR INSTRUCTION MANUAL
selected 5 seconds after the last button activity. The screen will now display
the instruction "SETTING SAVED. PLEASE WAIT FOR RESTART". The selection
will be stored in memory, and will become the default charge rate for both
the Main Charge program and the Discharge-then-Charge program.
4.6 CONNECTING A BATTERY
PAG Pulsar chargers are intelligent, requiring only the battery positive and
negative connections (no thermal sensors are necessary). Some batteries can
be connected directly to the charger; other batteries should be connected to
the charger using the appropriate adaptor leads. The first battery to be
connected, irrespective of the channel chosen, will be the first battery
selected.
NOTE: All PAG Pulsar chargers offer a choice of connector on each channel.
Batteries may be connected to either but not both connectors at the same
time. Connection of a battery to a front panel 2.1mm socket will disconnect
the alternative connector (depending upon model) for that channel.
4.7 MAIN CHARGE
Charger set to Auto Mode: connect the battery to the charger. A period of
analysis lasting a minimum of 30 seconds is required before the correct
charge rate is determined, and the display will then indicate the rate by
flashing 'AU' and the charge rate (2A, 3A, or 4A) alternately. PAG intelligent
batteries control their own charge rate, and are identified separately.
Charging will then automatically commence. A 'charging' indication will blink
once every second to show that the charging program is being executed, and
the on-charge battery voltage will be displayed.
Charger set to Manual Selection: the display will indicate the charge rate,
and charging will automatically commence. PAG intelligent batteries control
their own charge rate, and are identified separately. A 'charging' indication
will blink once every second to show that the charging program is being
executed, and the on-charge battery voltage will be displayed.
A 'waiting' indicator will be displayed on any other channel that has a battery
connected. The balancing process is indicated by 'balance'. At the end of the
program the screen will display a 'ready' indication.
The charge current loaded into the battery can be viewed at any time during
charge by pressing the Function button once. The screen will first display the
discharge capacity and then the charge current loaded, for all channels. The
charge current loaded into the battery can be a useful guide as to the
battery's fitness for use. If a fully discharged battery only accepts a small
amount of charge current against its rated capacity the battery will require
further investigation.
4.8 DISCHARGE-THEN-CHARGE (not Model No. 9797)
Hold the Function button in while connecting a battery. This will select the
Discharge-then-Charge program for that channel and indicate the selection on
the screen. A 'waiting for discharge' indication will be displayed if the
charger is currently occupied on another channel.
The battery will be automatically discharged to the correct end voltage, and
will then be charged. The screen will indicate 'discharge' or 'charging'
respectively.
The discharge capacity can be viewed at any time by pressing the Function
button once. If the battery was fully charged at the start of the program,
this figure will give a useful indication of battery capacity.
4.9 RECOVERY CHARGE
IMPORTANT: SELECTION OF RECOVERY CHARGE IS A PRIORITY COMMAND, AND
WILL TEMPORARILY SUSPEND OPERATIONS ON ANY OTHER CHANNEL.
Press the Function button twice. The screen will indicate the selection and
any further operation of the button will move the recovery indication to the
next channel. The selection will skip over any channel on which the
Discharge-then-Charge program has been selected. A dwell time of over five
seconds on the selected channel will allow the Recovery Charge program to
be initiated. After a period of one hour the charger will automatically enter
the Main Charge program, which will run until the battery is fully charged. If
a battery is severely faulty, and has not responded to treatment by the
Recovery Charge program, it will be indicated as faulty when the Main Charge
program is entered, and will not be charged. Rejected batteries should be
investigated.
4.10 BATTERY INTERROGATION FEATURE (Model No. 9795 only)
NOTE: This feature operates in conjunction with PAG intelligent batteries
ONLY. It is available only on the side-mounted Snap-On compatible
connectors. It is not available on the front-mounted PP90 sockets.
Information stored in the battery can be displayed on the screen as follows:
◗ Press the Function button in and hold until the information screen appears
(6 seconds) then release the button. Information screen Page 1 for Channel
1 will be displayed.
◗ If the button is pressed briefly and released the selection will move to the
next channel.
◗ If the button is held in for more than 1 second, the information screen
Page 2 will be displayed.
◗ Page 2 will not be available for a channel on which a battery is actually
undergoing charge or discharge.
◗ The information screen will remain displayed for 30 seconds, and will then
auto-exit.
4.11 SUPPLY FAILURE
If the AC mains power fails during operation, the charger will shut down
safely; no damage will occur to either the charger or the batteries.
When the mains power is restored the charger will default to the Main Charge
program. Batteries which had been identified as 'charged' or 'faulty' before
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