Rice Lake MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh - Manual (Page 15)

Introduction 11
1.9.3 Battery Charger
Each MSI-4260 is shipped with a battery charger designed to charge and maintain the
battery. Exact charging time will depend on the degree of discharge of the battery. A
battery removed when the low battery warning first appears should take about 4 hours
to fully charge.
Note
When the battery is new, it might take significantly longer for the initial
charge. MSI recommends charging a new battery for 24 hours. It might
take several charge/discharge cycles before full capacity is reached.
Deep discharged batteries will also take significantly longer to charge.
Charge Indicator Light
Amber = Charging
Green = Float
Figure 1-2 Battery Charger
The charger is a universal input type and is rated for 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz. AC
power cords suitable for any world location are available from MSI.
Using the Charger
1. Remove the battery from the MSI-4260. See Figure 1-3.
2. Connect the charger assembly to the AC supply (86-260VAC). The charge
indicator light should be green.
Note
Note
If the power status light fails to illuminate, check your AC power
connection and make sure the Vin jack is fully seated. AC power cords
suitable for any world location are available from MSI.
3. Plug in the polarized connector to the jacks on the battery.
4. The Charge Status light should turn AMBER indicating fast charge.
5. Charge until the status light turns GREEN.
The charger is a 3 stage float charger that can be left on the battery
indefinitely. It has a dual color LED to indicate the charging state:
RED – Fast Charge Mode.
GREEN – Charged or Float Charge.
If the status light remains Green when the battery is first plugged in, the
battery may be defective.
When the charge cycle is complete you can (and should) leave the battery on the
charger until it is needed. The charger keeps a maintenance float charge on the battery
to ensure the best possible operation times. For scales that are in high usage, MSI
recommends obtaining a spare battery so one can always be on the charger.
Note
To obtain maximum service life from your batteries, the manufacturer
suggests recharging after each 20 hours of use. Continuous deep
discharging will reduce maximum battery life cycle estimated at 2000
cycles.