Specifications

Diag.-1
Once a battery has been properly connected to the appropriate adapter plate, the charger will determine the status of the battery and
begin the proper phase of the charging cycle. There are 3 phases to the charge cycle. The battery may be removed during any of the
charging phases without harm to the battery or charger unit.
Phase I – Initial Charge: All 3 LED’s flashing in sequence from MED (left) to MAX (right) (see diag.-2). If the battery is low, this
will be the first charge phase. With high capacity batteries, this phase can sometimes be the longest of the 3 phases. Similarly, with
some low capacity batteries and batteries reaching the end of their life, this phase can be very short.
Diag.-2
Note:
When the battery is first connected, the LED’s may instantly indicate MED, HI or MAX charge depending on the charge status
of the battery. The process will continue normally from that point forward.
Note:
It is normal for the charger, AC adapter, or the battery to become warm during charging.
Phase II – MED Charge: The MED LED is on continuously and other LED’s are flashing in sequence (see diag.-3). At this point
the battery is typically about 50% charged. Some batteries, if they are worn out and near the end of their life, can be as low as 10%
charged.
Diag.-3
Phase III – HI Charge: The MED and HI LED’s are on and the MAX LED is flashing (see diag.-4). At this point the battery is
typically, about 70% charged.
Diag.-4
Charge Complete – MAX Charge: All three LED’s are on at the same time (see diag.-5). Charging has completed and the battery
is fully charged. It is recommended to remove the battery at this time.
Diag.-5
Error Condition – Charge Terminated: If the battery is removed before a complete charge has been reached, the charger will
continue indicating the last complete charging phase for up to 1 minute. After that time, an ‘Error’ indication will appear on the
LED’s, shown by the MED and MAX LED’s coming on together while the HI LED is off (see diag.-6).
Diag.-6
The Error Condition will also be indicated if the charger senses any problem with the battery being charged. To reset the error
condition, unplug the charger from the power adapter for a few seconds, then reconnect it to the power adapter. If the Error occurs
again, there may be a defect in the battery that will prevent safely charging.
Estimated Battery Charge Times:
Battery Capacity
Time to MAX Charge
*
1200mAh 45 min.
1600-1800mAh 50 min.
3800mAh 100 min.
* Actual charge times may vary depending on the battery, cell condition and capacity.
Trouble Shooting Tips:
• Batteries should be replaced when runtime becomes short.
• If the LED status indicator does not light up when the charger is plugged into either supplied power adapter, recheck the connections and make
sure that the AC socket or cigarette lighter has power.