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QUICK START
To try out your SmartCharger right away without reading the entire manual first, follow
these simple steps to recharge a single battery. For more detailed information and
instructions on how to charge up to four batteries at one time, see Section One.
Warning: Read IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION overleaf before you start!
Make sure there are no batteries installed in the
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compartment.
2
Plug the jack of the AC-DC adapter into the socket of
the SmartCharger. Then plug the AC-DC adapter into a
wall socket (see KEYS AND FEATURES).
Open the lid by pressing the button that is in front of the
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lid.
4
Pull back one of the metal contact plates and insert your
a slot, making sure that the battery is placed so that the
recharge a 1.2V prismatic battery instead, first insert the
prismatic adapter into the slot (see section 1.2). Then
insert the 1.2V prismatic battery. Again, make sure that
the position of the"+" symbol on the battery matches
with that of the"+" symbol inside the compartment.
Close the lid and watch the LCD as the SmartCharger
evaluates your battery to test its recharging needs.
Charging will then begin automatically. If the battery is
not suitable for recharging, the Bad Battery symbol $
will appear on the LCD. Open the lid, remove the bad
battery and then try another battery!
If you are in a hurry to use the battery you are charging,
you may remove and use it as soon as you see the Top-
during Top-Off Charge mode, the battery may only be
battery is fully recharged by looking out for the Charged
Battery symbol ^. Either way, your battery will be ready
to use, with a new lease on life!
To learn how to charge up to four batteries at one
The SmartCharger
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KEYS AND FEATURES
INTRODUCTION
SECTION ONE: BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 Batteries Out, Power On
1.2 Inserting the Batteries
1.3 Charging Begins
1.4 Checking 1.2V Ni-Cd/Ni-MH Batteries
1.5 Revitalising 1.2V Ni-Cd/Ni-MH Batteries
1.6 9V Battery Charging
1.7 Bad Battery Symbol Appears? Here's Why!
1.8 Recharging is Complete!
1.9 Batteries Out, Power Down
SECTION TWO: SPECIAL FEATURES ON RECHARGING 1.2V Ni-Cd/Ni-MH
BATTERIES
2.1 Built-in Microprocessor
2.2 1.2V Ni-Cd/Ni-MH Battery Checking
2.3 High-tech, Super-fast Charging Capabilities on 1.2V Ni-Cd
or Ni-MH Batteries
Negative Pulse
Soft-Start
Intelligent Discharge System (IDS)
Negative Delta V and Delta V Square over Delta t Square
Technologies
2.4 Advanced Features on Charging 1.2V Ni-Cd/Ni-MH Batteries
Super-fast Charging Capabilities
User-friendly Operation
Negative Delta V and Delta V Square over Delta t Square
Memory Effect Suppressor
Triple Overcharge Guard
SECTION THREE: TECHNICAL DETAILS
3.1 Care and Maintenance
3.2 Technical Specifications
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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- Page 1 QUICK START To try out your SmartCharger right away without reading the entire manual first, follow these simple steps to recharge a single battery. For more detailed information and instructions on how to charge up to four batteries at one time, see Section One.
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Page 2: Save This Information For Future Reference
SmartCharger compartment. • Place the SmartCharger on a dry, stable surface when in use. Do not position th< unit above a heater or a heating vent. Do not place the unit where it can fall into STORING THE SMARTCHARGER or come into contact with water. -
Page 3: Keys And Features
2 and 3 while you are recharging a 9V battery. 4. DISCHARGE KEY Skip the Intelligent Discharge System (IDS) by pressing this key. Conversely, to force the SmartCharger to switch to IDS mode while in Soft-Start mode, press and hold the DISCHARGE key for around three seconds 5. -
Page 4: Lcd Display
The bottom four energy bars of the Energy symbol will also light up, while the top bar will flash. When the 1.2V Ni-Cd/Ni-MH battery is fully recharged, the SmartCharger will enter Trickle Charge mode. During this time, all of the energy bars will light up, the Charged Battery symbol ^ will appear and the Top-Off/ Trickle Charge icons of the symbol will flash. -
Page 5: Section One: Basic Operating Instructions
The Loading symbol will disappear and the SmartCharger will times. The SmartCharger is also equipped with a number of state- begin analyzing the batteries. The Battery Analyzer symbol will... - Page 6 Inserting the prismatic battery adapter: Tilt the prismatic battery adapter into a battery compartment of the SmartCharger. Using two fingers, as shown, gently pull the adapter back against the metal contact plate until the adapter is lodged firmly into position.
- Page 7 During this process, the Fast Charge symbol will light up and the FAST icon You can also force the SmartCharger to skip the IDS phase inside the symbol will flash. The Fast Charging current varies and enter Soft-Start directly by pressing the IDS key. However, according to the quality of the battery.
- Page 8 Open the lid and place one 1.2V Ni-Cd/Ni-MH battery into a between several minutes and many hours. Your SmartCharger will battery slot. Press ANALYZE. The SmartCharger will take just a take as much time as necessary to recharge your batteries few seconds to evaluate the condition of your battery, during which properly and safely.
- Page 9 Charge one of these type of batteries on its own and unit and it is ready to use! If you are not yet ready to use the allow the SmartCharger to try to revitalise the battery by battery, it is recommended that you leave it in the unit without running through several charging and discharging opening the lid and without disconnecting the AC-DC adapter.
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Page 10: Section Two: Special Features On Recharging 1.2V Ni-Cd/Ni-Mh Batteries
Energy Batteries symbol (see 1.4). If the SmartCharger detects that the battery is The SmartCharger has a number of unique features specific unsuitable for recharging, the Bad Battery symbol will appear, in to the charging of 1.2V Ni-Cd (Nickel-Cadmium) and Ni-MH... -
Page 11: Section Three: Technical Details
SECTION THREE: TECHNICAL DETAILS replace it with a Saitek adapter of the same model only (please Care and Maintenance contact your nearest supplier). Improper use or failure to use the The SmartCharger is a precision electronic device and correct Saitek adapter will render the warranty null and void. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting Guide
"analyze" mode after 10 Replace it with a new Contact your local Defective AC-DC adapter. Defective unit. Saitek adapter that is distribution centre. animation is still specifically for this running). charger. Secure the battery The charger does not... - Page 13 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ACTION TO TAKE ACTION TO TAKE SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES Clean the contact with Contact your local The 9V LED does not The DISCHARGE Dirty 9V contacts. Defective unit. a soft cloth. distribution centre. flash after a 9V battery button does not respond when in IDS...