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WaveSurfer is a trademark of LeCroy Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
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Reproduction or reprinting of the contents of this manual without prior permission from LeCroy is prohibited. If you have questions about the BATTERY CHARGER, please contact LeCroy Corporation. (Refer to the contact address given at the end of this manual.) Revision History...
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• User's manual ................1 Sending Back for Repairs If the instrument is inoperable, send it back to LeCroy Corporation. (Refer to the contact address given at the end of this manual.) We will repair it without charge as long as it is under warranty.
Table of Contents Safety Requirements ............... 2 Product Disposal and Recycling............6 Overview ..................7 Configuration ................... 7 Units ....................8 (a) BATTERY CHARGER..............8 (b) CHARGE CONTROL Cable............9 (c) Front Panel ................9 (d) Rear Panel................10 Operating Procedures ..............11 (a) Checking the Remaining Battery Charge Level of the BATTERY PACK ..................11 (b) Connecting the BATTERY PACK to the BATTERY...
BATTERY CHARGER User's Manual Safety Requirements This section contains information and warnings that must be observed to keep the BATTERY CHARGER operating in a correct and safe condition. You are required to follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions specified in this section.
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Use only as intended. The BATTERY CHARGER is intended to be used only with the BATTERY PACK of LeCroy WaveSurfer series oscilloscopes. Do not connect the CHARGE CONTROL cable of the BATTERY CHARGER to any device other than the BATTERY PACK. Use...
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BATTERY PACK or that the BATTERY PACK has exceeded the nominal battery life. If this occurs, please contact LeCroy sales or service office. • Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the DC...
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If the input current is excessive, the internal fuse is blown up to shutdown the power. At this time, to recover the BATTERY CHARGER, it is absolutely necessary to replace the internal fuse and make the adjustment. Ask LeCroy Corporation to repair the defective BATTERY CHARGER. •...
This electronic product is subject to disposal and recycling regulations that vary by country and region. Many countries prohibit the disposal of waste electronic equipment in standard waste receptacles. For more information about proper disposal and recycling of your LeCroy product, please visit www.lecroy.com/recycle.
Configuration When charging the BATTERY PACK, the BATTERY PACK is connected to the BATTERY CHARGER (WS-BATT-CHRG) with the CHARGE CONTROL cable (supplied with the BATTERY CHARGER) and DC OUT cable as shown in Figure 1 below to charge the BATTERY PACK.
BATTERY CHARGER User's Manual Units (a) BATTERY CHARGER Figure 2-1 shows the outside view of this product. Side panel Top panel Name Label Front panel Rear panel Side panel Rubber foot (4 locations) Unit: mm Figure 2-1 Outside View of BATTERY CHARGER...
WaveSurfer Accessory (b) CHARGE CONTROL Cable The CHARGE CONTROL cable is supplied with the BATTERY CHARGER and it is connected to the BATTERY PACK during charging. Figure 2-2 shows the outside view of the CHARGE CONTROL cable. Unit: mm Figure 2-2 Outside View of CHARGE CONTROL Cable (c) Front Panel Name Description...
Power voltage: 90 to 264 Vrms Power frequency: 47 to 63 Hz Name label LeCroy logo mark, logo mark of CE/UL standard, BATTERY CHARGER model name, power consumption, manufacture No., and manufacturer name are described on this name label.
WaveSurfer Accessory Operating Procedures Operate this product using the following procedures. (a) Checking the Remaining Battery Charge Level of the BATTERY PACK 1. An indication switch used to check the remaining battery charge level is provided at the upper portion of the name label of the BATTERY PACK.
BATTERY CHARGER User's Manual (b) Connecting the BATTERY PACK to the BATTERY CHARGER Follow the steps below to connect the AC power cord, DC OUT cable, and CHARGE CONTROL cable. NOTE 2 Before starting the cable connections, always turn OFF the POWER switches on the BATTERY PACK and BATTERY CHARGER.
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WaveSurfer Accessory 3. Connect the CHARGE CONTROL cable to the CHARGE CONTROL connector at the lower left portion of the front panel of the BATTERY CHARGER. (See Figs. 3-4a and 3-4b.) NOTE 4 Insert the connector (male) of the cable into the CHARGE CONTROL connector (female) firmly.
BATTERY CHARGER User's Manual (c) Turning ON the POWER Switch on the BATTERY PACK Make sure that the POWER switch is turned ON. If the POWER switch is OFF, always turn it ON. (See Figure 3-6.) POWER switch Black Green Figure 3-6 POWER Switch on BATTERY PACK (d) Turning ON the POWER Switch on the BATTERY CHARGER to Start Charging...
WaveSurfer Accessory (For details, see the section, "Charge LED Lamp Indications", on page 15 of the instruction manual for BATTERY PACK.) If the remaining battery charge level becomes 80% or more, five charge LED lamps are lit in red. Charge the BATTERY PACK until all five LED lamps are lit in red.
Protective circuits for electrical connection and temperature conditions are provided on this product. Table 4 describes the protective functions and symptoms. If any symptom stated in Table 4 occurs, contact LeCroy Corporation. Table 4 Protective Functions and Corrective Actions <Protective function>...
WaveSurfer Accessory Specifications (a) Product Specifications (1 of 2) Item Specifications <Electrical specifications> Method Switching Charging method Constant current and voltage Output voltage 25.2 Vdc±2 % ± Output current 5.0 A 7 % (During charging) 0.2 A ± 58 % (During pre-charging) Power voltage Single-phase, 90 to 264 Vrms, sine wave Power frequency...
BATTERY CHARGER User's Manual (b) Product Specifications (2 of 2) Item Specifications <Environmental specifications> Operation: +5 °C to +40 °C Temperature Storage (non-operating): −20 °C to +60 °C Operating: Maximum relative humidity (RH) 80 % for temperatures up to 31 C decreasing Humidity linearly to 50 % RH at 40...
WaveSurfer Accessory (c) Certifications Meets intent of the European Council Directives 73/23/EEC for product safety and 89/336/EEC for electromagnetic compatibility. This declaration is based upon compliance of the Battery Charger to the following standards: C Declaration EN 61326: 1997 +A3:2003 EMC requirements for of Conformity electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use.
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BATTERY CHARGER User's Manual Conforms to UL 61010-1, 2 UL and cUL Listed - Edition and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1-04...
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