Vectronics VEC-412K User Manual

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VEC-412K Owner's Manual

Rapid Battery Charger/Conditioner Kit

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is programmed by placing jumpers over Headers HD4 and HD5 as shown in
Table 2.

Charge Rate Current

HD4

HD5

250 mA

1-2

2-3

500 mA

1-2

1-2

1,000 mA

2-3

1-2

Table 2.

How the shorting clip is placed over jumper pins:

Shorting
block

Charge Rate Current is set with the headers HD4 and HD5 labeled CHARGE
CURRENT.

The Charge Rate Current is determined by the formula:

Icr =

Capacity of Battery ( mAh)

Charge Time ( hours)

WARNING: A too high charge current setting could

cause cells to explode or rupture. Consult

the battery manufacturer for the charging

current specifications of your battery!


Setting the Fast Charge Rate and Time Out: Rechargeable batteries have a
capacity, or C rating, associated with them. This value is defined in a milli-Amp
hour rating, or mAh. The Fast Charge Rate is determined by the capacity C of
the battery and by the time selected to charge the battery. The maximum Fast

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