Specifications

US 2011/0181242 A1
[0069] CHANNEL SELECT BUTTONiWhen pressed
Will move the focus point of the LCD screen from the left
to the right channel in succession and the cycle repeats as
follows:
63‘ CHANNEL 1I=> CHANNEL 2I=> CHANNEL 3I=> CHAN
NEL 4%
[0070] The selected channel shoWs the charging status and
voltage condition of the battery in it under the STATUS head
mg.
[0071] DC-OUT SELECT BUTTONiWhen pressed
the variable DC voltage output at the back of the charger
changes from loWest to highest level in succession and
the cycle repeats as follows:
[0072] The selected DC voltage output is regulated at a set
level to match the required poWer input setting of the appro
priate digital device being poWered or charged.
[0073] DC-OUT CHARGING FUNCTION
[0074] The REZAP® PRO is equipped With a variable volt
age, DC-OUT socket at the back of the charger. This socket
outputs three different preset regulated voltage levels of 4.2V,
6V and 8.4V Which can be selected by the DC-OUT select
button, located on the control panel. Linking via a l-IN,
6-OUT multi-headed DC-OUT cable (described in details on
page 5), alloWs the charger to poWer a range of otherWise
unpoWered devices or charge up different battery packs in
many self-poWered devices.
[007 5] DC-OUT DEFAULT VOLTAGE:
[0076] By default, the DC-OUT setting is initialised at
the loWest level of 4.2V When the charger is ?rst
poWered ON.
[0077] VOLTAGE SELECTION:
[0078] Select 4.2Vito poWer devices accepting
3.0V-4.5V input.
[0079] Select 6Vito poWer devices accepting 5.0V
6.5V input.
[0080] Select 8.4Vito poWer devices accepting
7.0V-9.0V input.
[0081] DUAL USB CHARGING FUNCTION
[0082] The REZAP® PRO is also equipped With tWo high
poWered USB ports located at the back of the unit. By using
standard USB cables that come With many digital devices at
time of their purchase, the charger can poWer a range of
otherWise unpoWered devices or charge up different battery
packs in many 5-volt, self-poWered devices.
[0083] DYNAMIC BATTERY TESTER FUNCTION
[0084] The REZAP® PRO has a built-in dynamic battery
tester function, Which constantly monitors and measures the
voltage conditions of all batteries being charged. This infor
mation is alWays there in the system and readily available
on-demand and, at a touch of a button, Will be displayed on the
LCD screen.
[0085] Rechargeable and Alkaline batteries are rated at
1.2V and 1.5V respectively. FULL charge condition for
NiCd and NiMH batteries only shoW a voltage reading
betWeen 1.34V to 1.44V Whereas alkaline batteries
shoW 1.5V or more.
[0086] Some exhausted and or faulty alkaline batteries
often shoW a false voltage of up to 1.5V or higher When
measured by means of a volt meter or the built-in tester
function, hoWever When these are put to use they quickly
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die out. These batteries are considered no longer useful
and should also be disposed of straight aWay to avoid
eventual battery leakage.
[0087] During the charging of alkaline batteries, the
charging voltage can rise up to 1.8V or higher. This is
quite normal and should not be alarmed. Once the charg
ing process is ?nished, the battery voltage Will stablise
and drop doWn to a loWer level.
[0088] The batteries that should be charged are: Alka
line, RAM (Rechargeable Alkaline Manganese), NiCd
and NiMH batteries. Batteries that should not be charged
are: Carbon Zinc (such as those With no battery type
printed on them or those labelled as SUPER HEAVY
DUTY or GENERAL PURPOSE) or primary Lithium
batteries (such as those used in cameras, 3V or 6V and
labellediLITHIUM) in this charger (Refer to Table l
for details of various different battery types and hoW to
recogniZe them). These unsupported battery types Will
be rejected or not properly charged if put into the
charger.
[0089] Charge alkaline cells before they go completely
?at. If the cells are discharged beyond the point of return
(less than 0.9V), chances are that they Will not be revived
properly. Most electronic devices cut off at the 0.9 volt
level; hoWever devices such as torches, radios, clocks,
remote controls or the like do have the tendency to drain
the batteries completely.
[0090] Alkaline cells should be disposed of promptly if
they are rejected by the charger (green light turns off
after ?ashing) or their service life is very short after
recharged.
[0091] After batteries are charged, only batteries that
shoW the same voltage strength should be used together.
For alkaline batteries, use those With voltage strength
above 1.44V together and for rechargeable batteries, use
those With voltage strength above 1.30V together. Mix
ing Weak or partially charged With fully charged batter
ies Will result in your device not functioning properly or
not poWering on at all. Also remember not to mix differ
ent battery types together (eg: Alkaline With recharge
able).
[0092] For best results, charged alkaline cells should be
promptly removed Within a feW hours after charging is
completed. Continuous connection to the metal plates
(Whether the charger is ON or OFF) for a prolonged
period Will shorten battery life. Recharged alkaline cells
should be used as soon as possible as they are not suit
able for long term storage due to their rapid self dis
charge.
[0093] Different brands of alkaline cells may give differ
ent results, depending on the chemical composition used
in making the batteries. Do not be surprised to ?nd that
some top brand alkaline cells may yield feWer cycle lives
than less Well-knoWn brands. Try different brands of
batteries and decide for yourself the brands that Work
best in your applications and in the REZAP® PRO
charger.
[0094] The charger has four main slots With four corre
sponding green lights. Only put one battery per slot. Do
not try to put one battery on top of another In a single
slot.
[0095] 9V alkaline batteries are not charged using “indi
vidual cell” technique due to their internal structure
(multiple cells linked together in series to give a higher