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Revision Record Manual #600087 Series 491198-48 NiMH Battery Fast Charger Revision Description Date Release 4/99 Changed Area Code 2/00 Added charging information 5/00...
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Warning No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. To prevent electrical shock, do not remove cover. Warning If this instrument is used in a manner not specified by Holaday Industries, the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired.
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Warning This battery charger incorporates parts, such as a switch and relays, that are likely to produce sparks or arcs. Therefore, when charging a battery in a garage or in a similar location, locate the battery charger in a room or enclosure provided for this purpose, if applicable.
THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE, PROVIDED THAT HOLADAY INDUSTRIES' EXAMINATION DISCLOSES TO ITS SATISFACTION THAT THE PRODUCT WAS DEFECTIVE. HOLADAY INDUSTRIES, INC. MAY, AT ITS OPTION, REPLACE THE PRODUCT IN LIEU OF REPAIR. IF THE DEFECT WAS CAUSED BY MISUSE, NEGLECT, ACCIDENT, UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE OR ABNORMAL CONDITIONS OF OPERATIONS, REPAIRS WILL BE BILLED AT A NOMINAL COST.
Fast Charger Manual Page -- 1 DESCRIPTION The 491198-48 NiMH Battery Fast Charger is a dual power source battery charger. It charges 4.8 volt 25 mA NiMH batteries and is powered by 85 - 264 Vac line power or 12.5 Vdc. The 491198-48 uses a -(dV)/(dT) (negative delta V) technique to determine when the battery is fully charged, typically one hour.
Fast Charger Manual Page -- 3 UNPACKING AND ACCEPTANCE Introduction This section contains information on unpacking and acceptance of the 491198-48 NiMH Battery Fast Charger. Step 1. Upon delivery of your order, inspect the shipping container(s) for evidence of damage.
Fast Charger Manual Page -- 5 SPECIFICATIONS Power: Main: IEC filtered AC power input module 110 - 240 Vac 500 mA MAX. 50 - 100 Hz Alternate: Automobile cigarette lighter to 2mm power plug adapter cord. 12.5 Vdc 100 mA Fuses: 250 Volt, 1.0 Amp, Type T (5 mm x 20 mm) Output:...
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6 -- Page Fast Charger Manual Power Cable Set Information: Holaday # Unicable # and information 2217500 Unicable #5850-02M-BB Type SVT, Foil shielded, PVC Jacketed, 60 Molded PVC Grounding Plug NEMA 5-15P UC-004 Molded PVC Receptacle IEC320/C13 UC-005 18 Ga. 3 Cond. 10A-125V 2217506C Unicable #5892-02M-BB Type SVT, Foil shielded, PVC Jacketed, 60...
Fast Charger Manual Page -- 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The 491198-48 battery charger is intended to charge the 4.8 volt NiMH batteries within the HI-6005, either in the lab or in the field. Input Power Requirements The 491198-48 charger can be powered by standard line voltage (110 - 240 Vac, 50 - 60 Hz) or by an optional automobile cigarette lighter plug (12.5 Vdc) (see...
Fast Charger Manual Page -- 9 Charging a Battery After connecting the battery charger to a proper power source, the battery charger simply plugs into the charger jack on the HI-6005. The HI-6005 must be turned off or the battery will not charge. CAUTION! NEVER attempt to recharge a non-rechargeable battery.
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10 -- Page Fast Charger Manual If the probe is turned on during the fast charge period of the charge cycle, the current surge that the battery provides to the electronics in the probe will cause a momentary voltage drop on the battery, causing the charger to terminate the fast charge based on a peak voltage detect condition.
Fast Charger Manual Page -- 11 Discharging a Battery Connect the charger to the unit, as described above. Press the Discharge button and the DISCHARGE LED (amber) will light. You may press the Discharge button at any time. The battery is now being fully discharged, a process that may take up to 5 hours.
250 Volt, 1.0 Amp, Type T (5 mm x 20 mm). If the battery charger still fails to operate, or if you have any questions concerning charging your products, contact Holaday Customer Service. Holaday Industries, Inc. 14825 Martin Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 phone: (952) 934-4920 fax: (952) 934-3604 e-mail: sales@holadayinc.com...