General Information - elv ALC 7000 Operating Instructions Manual

1. General Information

This microprocessor-controlled multiple battery charging unit with back-lighted
LC display has been specially conceived for the demands made by the model
building sector and in those areas where different batteries or battery packs are
required at the same time and, thus, need to be constantly charged. The various
functions and program routines available enable comprehensive battery care.
The units distinguish themselves by the following characteristic and equipment:
• Designed for the connection of up to 4 batteries/battery packs
• Three batteries/battery sets can be charged/discharged
simultaneously
• Accurate determination of battery capacity, e.g. for selecting battery
packs
• Simple operation with graphical symbol indicators
• Separate monitoring and control for each charging connection
• Different charging programs for optimum battery care:
charge, discharge and discharge/charge, trickle charge after
charging, refreshing, cycle/regenerate, test/capacity measurement
• Data retention following power failure, continuation of program when
power returns
• RS232 interface for determining/evaluating measured value, print via
PC and control/programming from PC
• Display of charge current, cell voltage and capacity
• Integrated, temperature-controlled fan
• Temperature protection switch for transformers and end stages
Intended use
The charging unit is intended for fast, normal charging, discharging and trickle
charging of batteries conforming to NiCd, NiMH, lead and lead gel types. The
maximum charging current is 3.5 A, batteries in the nominal voltage range
between 1.2 V and 24 V can be used. Any other use is considered unintended
use and results in loss of rights to claims under warranty and liability. This also
applies to reconstructions and modifications performed.
Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before starting to
operate the unit. Observe and follow the relevant safety information. This
manual is only applicable for the finished unit.
Only charge rechargeable batteries complying with NiCd, NiMH, lead
and lead gel technology using this charging unit, never batteries which do
not comply with these types! Other batteries can explode during charging
and cause severe damage to health!
Observe the charging regulations of the respective battery manu-
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