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PC-8500 Charger

Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium Battery Charger

2.4 VDC to 24 VDC (2 cells to 20 cells); 0.2 Amps to 5.0 Amps; Dual Output

Applications

  • Charges Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) and Nickel Metal Hydride  (NiMH) batteries
  • Optimally designed for batteries up to 40 Ampere Hours

COTS Charger Information

Features

  • Battery temperature monitoring capability
  • Four stage charger algorithm - microprocessor
  • Full charge based on zero slope voltage detect or rate of temperature increase
  • Microchip controlled charge termination
  • Programmed for specific cell count and capacity
  • Dual LED displays for charging status
  • Dual battery charger
  • Dual independent battery charging
  • Unattended charging

Operatinal Characteristics

  • Four stage algorithm operation
    • Soft start charge mode – the current increases gradually over the first two minutes from approximately one fifth of the bulk charge current up to the factory set bulk charge rate
    • Bulk charge mode – current is supplied to the battery at the rate programmed into the charger for the specific battery pack
    • Topping charge mode – current is supplied for two hours at a C-10 rate to complete the charge cycle
    • Maintenance charge mode – current is supplied at the C/40 rate until the battery is removed

 

Model No PC-8500
AC Input Range 95 VAC to 265 VAC; 50/60Hz
No. of Cells/Nom. Battery Voltage

2 cells to 20 cells / 2.4 VDC to 24 VDC  (factory set) (per output)

Battery Charge Current

• 0.2 to 5.0 Amps (factory set) (per output)

Charger Power Out 80 Watts max. (per output)
Battery Connection XLR 6-pin connector; located on front Output 1: Pin 1: Positive (+); Pin 2: Negative (-); Pin 3: Thermistor In Output 2: Pin 4: Positive (+); Pin 5: Negative (-); Pin 6: Thermistor In
Charger Indicators

LED Indicators:

• Solid red LED – Charger on, ready to charge, no battery connected
• Flashing green LED – Soft Start & Bulk Charge mode charging
• Solid green LED – Topping Charge  & Maintenance Charge mode charging
• No LED Indication – charging is complete

Weight 3.5 lbs. (1.6 Kg)
Dimensions 8” x 5.6” x 3.0” H (20.3cm x 14.3cm x 7.6cm)
Operating Temp -30°C to +40° C (-22°F to +104°F)
Storage Temp -40° C to +70° C (-40°F to +158°F)
Humidity 95% relative
Color Black, annodized
Charger Housing Extruded aluminum body, polycarbonate end caps
Harmonized Tariff Code 8504.40.9550
  • Nickel Cadmium Batteries (Ni-Cd)
  • Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)