Palmer PBC400AA Professional 19 Rackmount Battery Charger User Manual

Palmer PBC400AA Professional 19 Rackmount Battery Charger

Specifications

• Item number: BC 400 AA
• Product type: Professional 19 Rackmount Battery Charger PBC400AA
• Type: Battery Charger
• Maximum number of rechargeable AA/AAA batteries: 4
• Rechargeable AA/AAA batteries charging current max.: Not specified
• Charging time for AA/AAA rechargeable batteries: Not specified
• Maximum number of rechargeable 9V block batteries: Not specified
• Charging current for rechargeable 9V block batteries max.: Not specified
• Charging time for rechargeable 9V block batteries: Not specified
• Control elements: Power switch, LED indicators
• Operating voltage: Not specified
• Power consumption: Not specified
• Protective functions: Overcharge protection
• Power supply connection: IEC power socket
• Fuse: Integrated fuse holder
• Ambient temperature range: Not specified
• Relative humidity: Not specified
• Enclosure material: Not specified
• Enclosure color: Not specified
• Dimensions (W x H x D): Not specified
• Weight without rechargeable batteries: Not specified
• Additional features: Installation bores for 19″ rackmount, Fan and ventilation slots for cooling

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Information

This product is not intended for use in tropical climates. Please ensure proper ventilation during operation and avoid covering fan and ventilation slots.

Connections, Control, and Display Elements

• Power Connection: Connect the included IEC power cable to the power inlet on the charger. Use only the provided fuse type in the fuse holder.
• Power On/Off: Use the power switch to turn the charger on or off. The switch indicator will light up when the device is powered on and ready for operation.

Operation

Charging Batteries: Insert up to four AA or AAA rechargeable batteries into the charging trays provided. The LED indicators will show the charging status: – Red light: Charging in progress – Green light: Batteries fully charged – Flashing red
light: Battery error or deep discharge – refer to the operation manual for instructions.
Note: Rechargeable 9V block batteries are not included in the scope of delivery.

FAQ

• Q: Can I use this product in tropical climates?
  A: No, this product is not intended for use in tropical climates due to its design limitations.

• Q: How many rechargeable batteries can be charged simultaneously?
  A: The charger can accommodate up to four AA or AAA rechargeable batteries at a time.

• Q: What should I do if the fuse keeps tripping?
  A: If the fuse trips repeatedly, please contact an authorized service center for assistance.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Please read these instructions carefully.

2. Keep all information and instructions in a safe place.

3. Follow the instructions.

4. Observe all safety warnings. Never remove safety warnings or other information from the equipment.

5. Use the equipment only in the intended manner and for the intended purpose.

6. Use only sufficiently stable and compatible stands and/or mounts (for fixed installations). Make certain that wall mounts are properly installed and secured. Make certain that the equipment is installed securely and cannot fall down.

7. During installation, observe the applicable safety regulations for your country.

8. Never install and operate the equipment near radiators, heat registers, ovens or other sources of heat.
   Make certain that the equipment is always installed so that is cooled sufficiently and cannot overheat.

9. Never place sources of ignition, e.g., burning candles, on the equipment.

10. Ventilation slits must not be blocked.

11. Keep a minimum distance of 20 cm around and above the device.

12. Do not use this equipment near water (does not apply to special outdoor equipment – in this case, observe the special instructions noted below. Do not expose this equipment to flammable materials, fluids or gases. Avoid direct sunlight!

13. Make certain that dripping or splashed water cannot enter the equipment. Do not place containers filled with liquids, such as vases or drinking vessels, on the equipment.

14. Make certain that objects cannot fall into the device.

15. Use this equipment only with the accessories recommended and intended by the manufacturer.

16. Do not open or modify this equipment.

17. After connecting the equipment, check all cables to prevent damage or accidents, e.g., due to tripping hazards.

18. During transport, make certain that the equipment cannot fall down and possibly cause property damage and personal injuries.

19. If your equipment is no longer functioning properly, if fluids or objects have gotten inside the equipment or if it has been damaged in anot her way, switch it off immediately and unplug it from the mains outlet (if it is a powered device). This equipment may only be repaired by authorized, qualified personnel.

20. Clean the equipment using a dry cloth.

21. Comply with all applicable disposal laws in your country. During disposal of packaging, please separate plastic and paper/cardboard.

22. Plastic bags must be kept out of reach of children.

23. Please note that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment
    FOR EQUIPMENT THAT CONNECTS TO THE POWER MAINS

24. CAUTION: If the power cord of the device is equipped with an earthing contact, then it must be connected to an outlet with a protective ground. Never deactivate the protective ground of a power cord.

25. If the equipment has been exposed to strong fluctuations in temperature (for example, after transport), do not switch it on immediately. Moisture and condensation could damage the equipment. Do not switch on the equipment until it has reached room temperature.

26. Before connecting the equipment to the power outlet, first, verify that the mains voltage and frequency match the values specified on the equipment. If the equipment has a voltage selection switch, connect the equipment to the power outlet only if the equipment values and the main power values match. If the included power cord or power adapter does not fit in your wall outlet, contact your electrician.

27. Do not step on the power cord. Make certain that the power cable does not become kinked, especially at the main outlet and/or power adapter and the equipment connector.

28. When connecting the equipment, make certain that the power cord or power adapter is always freely accessible. Always disconnect the equipment from the power supply if the equipment is not in use or if you want to clean the equipment. Always unplug the power cord and power adapter from the power outlet at the plug or adapter and not by pulling on the cord. Never touch the power cord and power adapter with wet hands.

29. Whenever possible, avoid switching the equipment on and off in quick succession because otherwise, this can shorten the useful life of the equipment.

30. IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
    Replace fuses only with fuses of the same type and rating. If a fuse blows repeatedly, please contact an authorized service centre.

31. To disconnect the equipment from the power mains completely, unplug the power cord or power adapter from the power outlet.

32. If your device is equipped with a Volex power connector, the mating Volex equipment connector must be unlocked before it can be removed. However, this also means that the equipment can slide and fall down if the power cable is pulled, which can lead to personal injuries and/or other damage. For this reason, always be careful when laying cables.

33. Unplug the power cord and power adapter from the power outlet if there is a risk of a lightning strike or before extended periods of disuse.

34. CAUTION
    RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

35. CAUTION:
    To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Maintenance and repairs should be exclusively carried out by qualified service personnel.
    The warning triangle with the lightning symbol indicates dangerous uninsulated voltage inside the unit, which may cause an electrical shock.
    The warning triangle with an exclamation mark indicates important operating and maintenance instructions.

36. Warning!
    This symbol indicates a hot surface. Certain parts of the housing can become hot during operation. After use, wait for a cool-down period of at least 10 minutes before handling or transporting the device.

37. Warning! This device is designed for use below 2000 metres in altitude.

38. Warning! This product is not intended for use in tropical climates

SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHARGER AND RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

1. The battery charger is exclusively suitable for rechargeable type AA (Mignon), AAA (Micro), and 9V block NiCd and NiMH batteries!
2. Exclusively use quick-charging, branded products, preferably nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries!
3. Do not recharge single-use batteries!
4. Before charging: check all batteries for damage and do not use any damaged batteries!
5. Correctly dispose of damaged and drained batteries at the corresponding collection points!
6. Make sure battery contacts and charging trays are clean and have not oxidized!
7. Do not use the charger in ambient and battery temperatures below 0°C and over 40°C!
8. Do not leave charging batteries unattended!
9. Make sure the polarity of the batteries is correct when you insert them into the charger (see illustrations in the charging trays)!
10. Do not use different battery cell types simultaneously in one device!

INTRODUCTION

• The Palmer BC400AA charger is suitable for simultaneously quick-charging up to 16 type NiMH and NiCd AA or AAA rechargeable batteries. In this process, the charging status of each individual battery is monitored electronically and this is illustrated by separate status LEDs. The charger is suitable as a stand-alone unit or for installation in a 19″ rack.
• Charging trays for rechargeable 9V block batteries are optionally available as accessories (item no. PBC400DRA9V
• Charging trays for rechargeable AA or AAA batteries are available as spare parts (item no. PBC400DRAAA

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

• 19″ charger with four slots
• Four charging trays for rechargeable AA or AAA batteries
• Power cable
• User manual

CONNECTIONS, CONTROL AND DISPLAY ELEMENTS

1. POWER IN
   IEC power socket with integrated fuse holder. A suitable IEC power cable is included in the delivery.
   IMPORTANT NOTE : Exclusively replace the fuse with a fuse of the same type and values. If a fuse trips repeatedly, please contact an authorized service center.

2. POWER
   On/off switch with light. The switch lights up as soon as the device has been correctly connected to the mains and it has been switched on. The charger is then ready for operation.

3. SLOTS WITH CHARGING TRAYS
   The front of the charger features four slots for one charging tray each.
   Each slot is suitable for a charging tray for four rechargeable AAA Micros or AA Mignons batteries as well as for a charging tray for two rechargeable 9V block batteries charging trays for rechargeable 9V block batteries are optionally available. Item no. PBC400DRA9Vs. The intelligent contact alignment makes sure that the correct charging voltage automatically applies to the corresponding rechargeable batteries. Grab the unlocking lever and the handle below with your thumb and index fi nger to easily remove the charging tray, lightly press the unlocking lever and pull the charging tray from the device towards the front to remove the charging tray see Fig A After having removed rechargeable batteries or having inserted rechargeable batteries into the charging tray for charging, once again slide the charging tray into the slot until the unlocking lever re-engages.

4. STATUS LEDS
   There are four LEDs above the slots to display the charging status of the inserted rechargeable batteries. If a slot is occupied with the charging tray for four rechargeable AAA Micros or AA Mignons batteries, all four LEDs show the corresponding charging status; with the charging tray for two rechargeable 9V block batteries, only the two outside ones will light up. If the charging bay in the charging tray remains unoccupied, the corresponding status LED remains off LED off s. Please refer to the following table for information about the charging status of inserted rechargeable batteries.LED permanently lights up red| =| Charging rechargeable battery
   ---|---|---
   LED permanently lights up green| =| Rechargeable battery fully charged
   LED flashes red| =| Battery cell error deep discharge

refer to “OPERATION” for descriptions

5. INSTALLATION BORES
   The 19″ charger features installation bores on both sides of the front for installation into a 19″ rack.

FAN AND VENTILATION SLOTS

One side of the enclosure features the enclosure fan, the other side features ventilation slots. Do not cover fan and ventilation slots and make sure air can circulate freely.

OPERATION

You can insert any number of rechargeable batteries into AAdAAA charging trays up to a maximum of four; in this process, you can also mix and charge AA and AAA rechargeable batteries Fig. B Insert the side with the positive terminal into the charging bay fi rst to place AAA rechargeable batteries in the corresponding charging tray. When inserting rechargeable 9V block batteries into the corresponding charging tray, make sure that the rechargeable batteries are inserted with the positive terminals pointing towards the outside Fig. Cs. Always note the illustrations and marks in the charging bays of the charging trays and do not stack rechargeable AAA and AA batteries .

Rechargeable batteries and a charging tray for rechargeable 9V block batteries are not included in the scope of delivery!

• If the status LED for one or more rechargeable batteries shows that the charging process has been completed, you can just remove the charging tray from the corresponding slot to remove fully charged rechargeable batteries. You need not switch off the charger for this purpose.
  After having reinserted the charging tray into the slot, the charging process of the rechargeable batteries remaining in the charging bay continues. Once the charging end voltage of rechargeable batteries has been reached corresponding status LED lights up greens, the quick-charging process is interrupted by overload protections and the rechargeable batteries’ charging status is maintained at this level until the battery is removed.

• Deep discharge: If a rechargeable battery has been deep discharged, it may be possible that the charging electronics identify it as faulty and the corresponding status LED flashes red. Leave the rechargeable battery in the charger for approximately 15 minutes, then remove the corresponding charging tray from the charger to interrupt the charging contacts and reinsert the charging tray into the charger. If the corresponding status LED then continues to flash red, the inserted rechargeable battery is damaged. Correctly dispose of the rechargeable battery at an off-call collection point.

• If fully charged rechargeable batteries are reinserted and charged, the charging electronics identify them as fully charged after a few minutes and the charger maintains the charging levels.

• You can charge up to sixteen rechargeable AA or AAA batteries and up to eight rechargeable 9V block batteries simultaneously in the Palmer BC400 charger. You can also mix charging trays for rechargeable Ada batteries and charging trays for rechargeable 9V block batteries in the charger.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MANUFACTURER´S DECLARATIONS

MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY & LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
You can find our current warranty conditions and limitations of liability at: https://cdn-shop.adamhall.com/media/pdf/MANUFACTURERS-DECLARATIONS PALMER5bb2340e52a8c.pdf To request warranty service for a product, please contact Adam Hall GmbH, Adam-Hall-Str. 1, 61267 Neu Anspach / Email: Info@adamhall.com / +49 (0)6081 / 9419-0.

CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT

(valid in the European Union and other European countries with a differentiated waste collection system)
This symbol on the product, or on its documents indicates that the device may not be treated as household waste. This is to avoid environmental damage or personal injury due to uncontrolled waste disposal. Please dispose of this product separately from other waste and have it recycled to promote sustainable economic activity. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details on where and how they can recycle this item in an environmentally friendly manner. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial waste for disposal.

Adam Hall GmbH | Adam-Hall-Str. 1 | 61267 Neu-Anspach | Germany Phone: +49 6081 9419-0 | adamhall.com
palmer-germany.com

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