Charge Regulator; Led Patterns (Routine); Led Patterns (Exceptions) - Gecko Compact Product User Manual

Charge Regulator

Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries require a particular power delivery cycle
for optimum charging and battery life. An unregulated power supply can provide a NiMH
battery pack with charge, but without proper regulation the battery can become damaged
from over-charging or over-heating. Please use the supplied charge regulator and AC plug
pack to maintain battery condition.
Depending on the options ordered, the charge regulator may be supplied in a small
weatherproof casing or packaged in a wall-mountable box containing other optional
components. In either case, a single LED on the charge regulator provides the status of the
charging cycle and displays any errors. Use the information below to decode the status of
the charge regulator and the battery condition.

LED Patterns (routine)

Traffic light (Red-Orange-Green)
Orange

LED Patterns (exceptions)

Slow Red blink (Once every 5 sec)
Orange blink (Once every 0.5 sec)
Slow Orange blink
Solid Orange
with Green blink
Solid Green
Three Red Flashes
Two Red Flashes
Fast Red blink
Solid Red
System reset. Occurs at power-on
and when battery is connected
System waiting. Battery disconnected
Constant current phase
Constant voltage phase
Charge Complete. Float Charge continues
Charge suspended. Battery voltage too low
Charge suspended. Battery voltage too high
Charge suspended. Battery or PCB too hot
Thermistor error. Needs input power reset
Timeout
Fault. Needs input power reset
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