INSPRIRED ENERGY CH4040A Dual Bay Quick Charger User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- INSPRIRED ENERGY
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INSPRIRED ENERGY CH4040A Dual Bay Quick Charger
CH4040A/E/U/C Dual Bay Simultaneous Smart Charger
The CH4040 is a standalone dual bay, simultaneous desktop smart, standard
battery charger with the ability to recharge two smart battery packs at the
same time. It works with all Inspired Energy® brand “N-Series” smart standard
packs and hybrids irrespective of size, shape, voltage, cell chemistry or
capacity.
What’s in the box?
- One CH4040 dual bay desktop charger unit
- Two sets of three plastic spacers to modify the battery bays to suit your battery size
- One 24V 2.5A DC power supply with universal mains input.
- One mains cable.
- North American chargers (CH4040A) are packed with a US 3-pin mains cord
- European chargers (CH4040E) are packed with a European 2-pin mains cord
- UK chargers (CH4040U) are packed with a UK 3-pin mains cord
Safety
- Do not expose the charger or power supply to water or liquids; the case is not sealed.
- Do not open the charger or power supply case; no user serviceable parts are inside.
- Do not cover the fan exhaust or obstruct the airflow, this will cause overheating.
- Use only the manufacturer’s power supply and observe terminal polarity.
- the cha In a cool ,pot, away from external heat sources
Using your Charger
Place the charger on a flat, level surface away from sources of heat and
moisture. Plug the DC connector from the power supply into the back of the
charger and connect the power supply to the mains AC supply using the cable
supplied. All the LEDs will flash momentarily to let you know that power is
present.
Using the Plastic Spacers
Plastic spacers are supplied to assist in the correct insertion of all of the different sizes of smart standard packs. To insert a spacer, place the bottom of the spacer in the rear corner of the battery bay. Place a thumb on the top of the spacer and push it firmly towards the back of the charger. Correct insertion should be accompanied by a click as the guides lock into place. The cross reference of spacers to batteries is given below:
- Thick “L” shaped spacer: NC2560, Nl1030 & ND2017 Style
- Thin “L” shaped spacer: NJ1020 & Nl2020 Style
- Flat spacer: NL2020 & NL2024
No spacer is required for the 203x, 204x or 205x ranges of batteries.
Charging
Place the battery into either battery bay ensuring that the 5-way connector is
fully seated. The LEDs in the status window will provide status information
and the charger will automatically begin charging.
LED Indication
The status of the battery is indicated by the LEDs visible in the status
window:
Recharge Time:
Each bay is completely independent & the CH4040 can charge two batteries
simultaneously. Different battery packs require differing recharge times. The
times given below are for a full charge from 0% state of charge & are valid
for atl variants and custom hybrids of each battery model. (For example the
NJ1020HP has the same recharge time as the NJ1020.)
What are the SMBus and the SBS?
The Smart Battery System defines the parameters that are stored by an
SBS·compliant battery. These parameters include full battery status and fuel
gauging information. The System Management Bus is the language by which these
parameters are communicated between the battery, the charger and the host
device. For full details of the SBS information available from your battery
please refer to the battery specification sheet available at
www.inspiredenergy.com
How does the charger know what charge to deliver?
The CH4040 charger is capable of sensing and delivering an appropriate charge
to all Inspired Energy “N· Series” NiMH and Li Ion standard battery packs.
Upon inserting the battery into either bay, the battery communicates to the
charger over the SMBus telling the charger what type of cell chemistry it is
and what type of charge regime it needs. The CH4040 then configures its output
to provide the charge regime requested by the battery. If no SMBus
communications are issued from the battery, the charger interrogates the
thermistor/resistor I.D. pin on the battery terminal and delivers an
appropriate charge.
Compatibility
The CH4040 is fully compatible with all Inspired Energy® brand “N•Series”
standard battery packs and their custom hybrids. It can recharge a 12V NiMH
NJ1020 and a 3.6V ND2053 Li Ion battery at the same time. For optimum results
we recommend using only Inspired Energy® brand smart batteries. For a full
list of all compatible Inspired Energy batteries, please visit:
www.insptredenergy.com
Inspired Energy, LLC. 25440 NW 8th
Place, Newberry, FL 32669
US toll free: 1-888-5-INSPIRE
(1-888-546-7747) Tel: +1352472 4855
Fax: +1352472 4859
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