Velleman VL7168 - Manual (Page 3)

VL7168 VELLEMAN 3
VL7168 – CHARGER FOR TOY BATTERY PACKS NiCd & NiMH
1. Introduction
To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product
This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm
the environment.
Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialized
company for recycling.
This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service.
Respect the local environmental rules.
If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.
Thank you for buying the VL7168! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service.
If the device was damaged in transit, don't use it and contact your dealer.
Your VL7168 can charge toy battery packs from 1 to 10 cells (1.4V to 14V) powered by a 12VDC source.
2. Safety Prescriptions
• Do not expose this device to rain or moisture and only use it indoors.
• Only connect rechargeable NiCd or NiMH batteries. Any attempt to recharge other battery types or non-
rechargeable batteries may result in exploding batteries, injury and a damaged device.
• Do not mix the two battery types (NiCd & NiMH).
• Disconnect the charger from the power source and remove the batteries when it is not being used.
• Do not try to open or repair the charger when it is damaged. Return the charger to your supplier for repair.
3. Operating Instructions
1. Connect the charger with a 12VDC outlet and connect the battery pack. The red 'power' LED should be lit.
2. First the charger will test the battery pack: the 'charge' LED is lit and the other 3 flash alternately.
3. To discharge: press the yellow charge/discharge button - the device is discharging if the LED above lights up.
4. After discharging, the VL7168 will automatically start charging. Select the appropriate charge current with the
rotary button. We recommended to select a charge current between 0.25C and 1C (C = the battery's capacity).
5. Remove the temperature sensor from its compartment at the right and put it around the battery pack. If the pack
should get too hot during charging, the charger will automatically reduce the charging current.
6. First, only the 'charge' LED will be lit. As the pack is charging, the '40%' and '80%' LEDS will be added. Then the
green 'ready' LED will be added and the 'charge' LED will go out. As the charging cycle is nearing completion, the
'40%' and '80%' LEDs will go out. When only the green 'ready' LED is on, the battery pack is fully charged.
7. Disconnect the battery pack from the charger and disconnect the charger from the DC source.
4. Technical Specifications
Input
12VDC
Output voltage 1.4~14VDC
Charge current 100~4000mA
The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.