Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for Bren-Tronics BTC-70844
Summary of Contents for Bren-Tronics BTC-70844
- Page 1 OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL SOLDIER PORTABLE CHARGER BTC-70844 USA Tel: (631) 499-5155 · Fax: (631) 499-5504 email address: sales@bren-tronics.com www.bren-tronics.com 850026 Rev B...
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
WARNING HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT IN THE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT Avoid contact with AC supply voltage connections during installation, operation or maintenance of the battery charger. CAUTION ACID CONTAMINATES NICKEL-CADMIUM, LITHIUM-ION, LITHIUM-POLYMER and NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Every effort must be made to keep Nickel-Cadmium, Lithium-Ion, Lithium Polymer and Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries as far away as possible from Lead-Acid batteries because Lead-Acid batteries contain sulfuric acid. -
Page 3: Chapter 1 - Introduction
INTRODUCTION 1-1. SCOPE The Soldier Portable Charger (P/N BTC-70844) is a CE –compliant, state-of-the-art, high performance lightweight portable battery charger designed for field deployment or shop usage. It provides fast reactivation of various rechargeable batteries. It is capable of sequentially charging up to eight batteries completely unattended. -
Page 4: Technical Specifications
INTRODUCTION 1-2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions ......……... 580mm W x 375mm D x 230mm H Weight )….…...12.5kg (less adapters and cables 15kg with adapters and cables)……… Power Requirements AC operation ..... ……… Automatic selection: 85 to 264 VAC, single- phase, 47 to 440 Hz, 375 VA max, with 1.95m detachable three-wire power cord. -
Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity
INTRODUCTION 1-3. Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer’s Name: Bren-Tronics, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 10 Brayton Court Commack, New York 11725 U.S.A. Declares the Product: Product Name: Solder Portable Charger Model Number: BTC-70844 Conforms to the following Product Specifications: Safety: IEC 60950-1 EMC:... -
Page 6: Accessories
INTRODUCTION 1-4. ACCESSORIES Table 1 shows the various batteries and appropriate adapter plates the Charger can charge as of the writing of this document. Table 2 shows the various power cables and other accessories. Table 1 - Supported Batteries and Adapters ADAPTER ADAPTER NSN BATTERY... - Page 7 INTRODUCTION BTA-70740 BT-70740 Li Ion BTA-70763 6130-01-555-7821 BN-2250 NiCd 6140-13-116-5482 BTA-70774 5940-01-573-9679 Motorola – NNTN7032A Li Ion NTN9816A NiCd NTN9815A NiCd BTA-70807 5940-01-493-6750 BB-2800/U Li Ion 6140-01-490-5372 BTA-70808 5940-01-493-6388 BB-2588/U Li Ion 6140-01-493-7623 BB-388/U NiMH 6140-01-490-4313 BTA-70810 5940-01-493-6751 THALES – MBITR Li Ion BTA-70811 5940-01-493-7622...
- Page 8 INTRODUCTION Table 2 - Power Cables and Other Accessories DESCRIPTION ORDER NUMBER PART NUMBER ---- ---- IEC AC POWER CORD US 591609 ---- ---- IEC AC POWER CORD EU 590233-3 IEC AC POWER CORD UK 590233-UK ---- ---- ---- ---- DC POWER CABLE BTA-70844-24 DC HUMMER CABLE...
-
Page 9: Charge Cycle Description
INTRODUCTION 1-5. CHARGE CYCLE DESCRIPTION Each of the battery types that are capable of being charged by the Charger is connected to the charger via their respective battery adapter (plate or cable). Each adapter can charge two batteries simultaneously. The appropriate battery adapter is installed on the control panel and serves as the electrical interface between the batteries being charged and the charger circuits. -
Page 10: Sequential Charging Description
INTRODUCTION 1.6. SEQUENTIAL CHARGING CYCLE DESCRIPTION The Charger is a dual-channel sequential charger. It automatically charges up to eight batteries. The charge time depends on the battery type and state-of-charge. Two independent charging channels, designated A and B, can charge one battery at a time. -
Page 11: Upgrading Charger Software
INTRODUCTION battery that has already been charged, it will attempt to Trickle or Top-off that battery (if necessary) for approximately 5 minutes (10 minutes for dual section batteries like the BB-390, BB-2590, BB-557, and BB-2557) and then continue onto the next Port. This means batteries added later may charge first, depending their position on the charger. -
Page 12: Chapter 2 - Operating Procedures
OPERATION CHAPTER 2 OPERATING PROCEDURES 2-1. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Battery charger panel components are described below and shown in Figure 2-1. Item Function AC ON/OFF power switch ..Turns battery charger AC supply on or off. AC CKT BREAKER ....Turns power to the charger off in an overload condition. Remove the overload condition and push to reset. - Page 13 OPERATION Figure 2-1 – Charger Front Panel Components...
-
Page 14: Preliminary Setup Procedures
OPERATION 2-2. PRELIMINARY SETUP PROCEDURES Step 1. Place the unit on the work surface. Unscrew the pressure equalization valve (near the carrying handle) in a counterclockwise direction about two full turns. Unfasten latches and open cover. Step 2. Set AC and DC power ON-OFF switches, to OFF position. Step 3. -
Page 15: Operating Procedures - Charging Batteries
OPERATION 2-3. OPERATING PROCEDURES – CHARGING BATTERIES Step 1. With the appropriate battery adapter installed, insert the first battery to be charged in the Port-1 Channel-A battery location. Insure the battery is fully seated into the adapter. Observe that CHARGE LED (amber) for the corresponding location is lit or blinking rapidly. -
Page 16: Battery Revitalization And Destorage
OPERATION 2-4. BATTERY REVITALIZATION AND DESTORAGE The procedures outlined below describe the means of invoking the Revitalization and Destorage functions of the Charger as well as the sequence of operations the charger will execute to perform the commanded tasks. NiCad and NiMh Batteries are always Revitalized. - Page 17 OPERATION 3. Once the Adapter is recognized (the BAT LED’s blink Amber in Position 1), press the RECONDITION SW pushbutton for the A or B channel; the RECON LED will light Amber for the corresponding channel. 4. Plug the battery into the activated channel. 5.
-
Page 18: Battery Charger Cover Label
OPERATION 2-5. BATTERY CHARGER COVER LABEL Shown below are the instructions contained on the "SHORT FORM - OPERATING PROCEDURE" label, attached inside the Charger cover. LED INDICATIONS FOR EACH BATTERY S = STEADY, F = FLASHING, RF = RAPID FLASHING YELLOW GREEN RECON MEANING... -
Page 19: Solid Red Led Troubleshooting
OPERATION 2-6. SOLID RED LED TROUBLE SHOOTING 1. Remove battery and inspect all contacts. Clean if nessasary. Then, reinstall at same location for another charge cycle. Note battery and adapter location for later review. 2. If charge indications go "red" again at the same location remove battery and do the following: a. -
Page 20: Operation In Extreme Environmental Conditions
OPERATION 2-8. OPERATION IN EXTREME ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Observe these precautions when the Charger is operated in areas where severe climatic conditions may exist: a. Operation in Arctic Climates. The battery charger is designed to function in temperature extremes as low as -4°F (-20°C.). The following precautions should be observed: (1) Handle equipment carefully. -
Page 21: Battery State-Of-Charge Displays
OPERATION 2-10. BATTERY STATE-OF-CHARGE DISPLAYS Batteries equipped with state-of-charge (SOC) displays indicate battery charge status on a five-segment LCD bar graph readout. The number of LCD segments activated corresponds to the battery state-of-charge as follows: Segments State-of-Charge 0% (fully discharged) 1 to 20% 21 to 40% 41 to 60%... -
Page 22: Battery Storage
OPERATION 2-12. BATTERY STORAGE Nickel based batteries may require 1 or more charge / discharge cycles after a long period of storage. They may not charge fully on the first charge cycle. Repeat the charge if necessary. If the battery does not fully charge after 3 cycles it may no longer be serviceable. -
Page 23: Introduction
MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 3 OPERATOR MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 3-1. INTRODUCTION Periodic maintenance, inspection and cleaning will help insure the Charger is kept at full readiness. 3-2. CLEANING 1. Brush loose dirt and dust from the charger. Low-pressure air may be used to remove heavy dust from the case, connectors and power switches. -
Page 24: Basic Functional Test
MAINTENANCE 3-4. BASIC FUNCTIONAL TEST 1. Turn off all power switches, and remove all adapters. 2. Connect the Charger to AC power. 3. Turn On the AC power switch. 4. The front panel LED’s should light in sequence. Amber, then Green, then Red. Insure all LED’s light. -
Page 25: Simplified Operator Troubleshooting Procedures
Re-program the unit. All LED’s light and stay lit after the charger is turned on. b) The unit requires repair. Call or e-mail Bren-Tronics. Info on warranty tag. 1) Verify the Temp Fault and Veh Power indicators are not lit. - Page 26 3) Operating the chargers edge to edge can cause overheating of the charger on the right. 4) The internal fan has failed. The unit requires repair. Contact Bren-Tronics. Info on warranty tag. Fault LED stays lit after battery is 1) Batterty is defective. Cycle power to clear fault.
-
Page 27: Warranty / Repair Information
3-6. WARRANTY / REPAIR INFORMATION If the Charger or Adapters fail to function they must be returned to Bren-Tronics for repair. The warranty label gives the expiration date on each unit. Contact Bren-Tronics for an RMA Number before returning the charger. Have the serial number and a description of the reason the charger requires repair.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the BTC-70844 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers