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AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER
USER'S MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations for having purchased the AUTO-
TRICKLE ADAPTER III (ATA) by Tejera Microsystems Engineering, Inc. . You are now
the owner of the best and most cost effective way of keeping your NiCd batteries safely and
automatically in a constant state of readiness. The ATA's unique microprocessor circuitry
works with your existing overnight charger(s) to prevent overcharging. It also safely
maintains the charge on your batteries indefinitely by converting your charger into a pulse
trickle charger. The gentle pulse trickle effect not only gives you a visual indicator but tests
have proven it is actually better for your NiCd battery's life than conventional trickle
charging. The ATA is simple to use since there is nothing else to buy and no soldering is
required. Simply plug it in and go! For obtaining the maximum benefit from this product
please read the following instructions very carefully.
I. INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT PLUG ANY SURGE PROTECTING POWER STRIPS (REGULAR POWER STRIPS
WITH BREAKERS ARE OK), INTO THE AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER. This AUTO-TRICKLE
ADAPTOR is designed to work ONLY with STANDARD OVERNIGHT NiCd BATTERY
CHARGERS that operate at a CI10 rate (14-16 hour rate). Make sure you have matched the
charger to the battery so that it will require a 14-16 hr. charge. Example: Use a 50ma. charger
for 500 mah batteries, a 120ma charger for 1200 mah , a 25 ma charger for 250mah, etc. DO
NOT USE the AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER with: other types of Auto-trickle chargers, non-
mechanical battery cyclers, fast chargers, peak chargers, or trickle only chargers.
Switchable rate chargers must be set at the appropriate overnight charge rate.
INSURING COMPATIBILITY - PLEASE READ
The AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER has been tested and IS COMPATIBLE with most
inexpensive overnight chargers.
To insure compatibility prior to use, the following test must be made. Note that this
test does not require the use of the Auto-Trickle Adapter.
STEP 1. Fully charge your batteries in the normal fashion.
STEP 2. Unplug the battery charger from the wall while leaving the batteries connected
to the charger.
STEP 3. On a daily basis for the next seven days, test the batteries by temporarily
connecting them to your equipment and verifying normal operation. If after seven days your
batteries still have adequate capacity to operate your equipment, the charger may be safely
used with the Auto-Trickle Adapter.
The reason for this test is that some charger designs can actually DISCHARGE the
batteries when unplugged from the AC outlet. The AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER uses an on /
off technique to create a pulse trickle effect. Chargers that load down (discharge) your
batteries may not effectively produce enough charge to maintain an effective trickle. A diode
may easily be added to your charger to rectify this problem if necessary. For more information
on this visit our web site at "www.TMEnet.com"
MODEL ATA-CX3
IMPORTANT NOTE:
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Page 1: Important Note
INTRODUCTION Congratulations for having purchased the AUTO- TRICKLE ADAPTER III (ATA) by Tejera Microsystems Engineering, Inc. . You are now the owner of the best and most cost effective way of keeping your NiCd batteries safely and automatically in a constant state of readiness. The ATA’s unique microprocessor circuitry works with your existing overnight charger(s) to prevent overcharging. - Page 2 OPERATION STEP 1 Plug the unit into a standard 120 Volt 60 hertz receptacle. ( A surge protected power strip here is OK too. ) You may then plug your overnight NiCd chargers into the unit as provided. If you wish to plug in more chargers you will need to provide a power strip (breaker and switch OK) or a multiple extension cord.
- Page 3 HOW TO ADD NEW BATTERIES WHEN SOME ARE ALREADY IN CHARGE. You must push the “START” button momentarily to prematurely end the first charge and again press the START button to initiate a new 16 hour period. You may extend the charge time in this way, as long as you do not force a full charge for more than 32 hours.
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Page 4: Limited Warranty
The AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER is warranted so the original purchaser for a full 2 YEARS from the date of purchase to be free from defects in material and workmanship. During this period Tejera Microsystems Engineering Inc. will repair or replace, at their discretion, the defective unit. Be sure you fill out and return your warranty registration card below.
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