XCell BC-X500 Battery Charger User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- XCell
Table of Contents
XCell BC-X500 Battery Charger
WELCOME
Thank you for choosing the XCell BC-X500 charger. The operating instructions will help you to get the best from the functions of your new charger. We wish you much pleasure with this new device.
Your XCell Team
INTENDED USE
The device is used for charging NiMH and NiCd batteries. It automatically recognizes the battery type and sets itself accordingly.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read the operating instructions carefully before use and keep them for future reference.
- If the housing is damaged, do not operate the device. Contact your authorized dealer.
- Do not open or manipulate the device.
- Insert only nickel metal hydride (NiMH) or nickel-cadmium (NiCd) batteries, other batteries may cause an explosion hazard.
- Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
- Always insert the batteries according to the correct polarity (+/-).
- The device complies with protection class II. No protective earthing is required.
- Only carry out maintenance and cleaning work when the mains plug is disconnected.
- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, use the product only in closed, dry indoor spaces and protect it from moisture.
- Keep the device out of the reach of children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- The device is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or lack of experience/knowledge. Such persons must be instructed or supervised by a person responsible for their safety.
- Non-observance of the safety instructions can lead to damage to the device, the batteries or to dangerous injuries to persons.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Input: 100-240V AC 50-60Hz 160mA
- Battery types: NiMH / NiCd
- Charging current: 500mA (AAA, AA) / 13mA (9V)
- Operating temperature: 0°C…+25°C
- Storage temperature: -25°C…+60°C
- Protection type: IP20 (for indoor use only)
- Protection class: II
- Dimensions: 106x66x64mm
- Weight: 102g
FUNCTIONS OVERVIEW
- Charger for 1-4 AAA or 1-4 AA or 1-2 9V rech. batteries (NiMH/NiCd)
- Automatic start of charging after insertion of the rech. battery
- Individually slot controlled (separate charging for each rech. battery)
- Automatic start of a repair mode when deeply discharged rech. batteries are detected + gentle precharging with reduced current
- Double overload protection through voltage monitoring (-dV) and safety timer
- Microcontroller-monitored charge control
- Automatic switchover to trickle charge when the rech battery is fully charged
- Battery defect detection
- Display of the charging status by multicoloured LEDs per charging bay
- Mechanical reverse polarity protection
- Worldwide use (100V-240V AC / 50-60Hz)
OPERATION
- Plug the device into a suitable power outlet (100-240V AC 50-60Hz).
- The device carries out a short self-test in which all control LEDs for the round cells flash 3x in orange.
- You can insert up to 4x NiMH or NiCd batteries of the sizes Mignon AA or Micro AAA or 2x 9V batteries (also mixed).
- Make sure that the polarity of the batteries is correct (+/-), according to the symbols in the charging slot
- The charging process starts automatically. The charging status of each battery is indicated by the LED control lamps. It is not necessary to insert the batteries at the same time, as the charging processes of the batteries are controlled independently.
- If the LED starts blinking a defect is detected
- It is normal for the batteries to heat up during the charging process.
- When the battery is fully charged, the device automatically switches to pulse conservation charging. This function prevents self-discharge of the battery without overcharging.
LOADING TIMES
The charging currents apply per battery bay.
Charging time = (Battery capacity mAh / Charging current mA) * 1,2
DISPLAY
AAA & AA Batteries
- Flashing orange: charger self test
- Red permanent: charging process
- Flashing red: non-rechargeable battery, wrong polarity (+/-) or defective battery
- Green permanent: battery full + trickle charge
9V Batteries
- Red permanent: charging process
- LED goes out: Batteries fully charged
- LED remains off: Non-rechargeable battery or defective battery
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect the power supply to the device before cleaning and remove all batteries. Use a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
DISPOSAL
Do not throw electrical appliances in the household waste! Dispose of the device via an approved disposal company or via your municipal waste disposal facility. Observe the currently applicable regulations. In case of doubt, contact your disposal facility.
Batteries and accumulators are subject to hazardous waste treatment and do not belong in household waste. Used batteries and rechargeable batteries must be handed in at a municipal collection point.
DISCLAIMER
the energy inside GmbH does not accept any liability for direct, indirect, accidental or other (consequential) damage caused by improper handling or disregard of the information contained in this operating manual. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.
WARRANTY
The product is covered by a 3-year warranty. No guarantee can be given for damage resulting from failure to observe the operating instructions.
The energy inside GmbH accepts no liability for printing errors. 02/2022
CE: The product meets the requirements of the European Union.
Energy inside GmbH, Ludwig-Elsbett-Straße 8
97616 Salz
Germany