BL329 - Battery charger ALECTO - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Battery Charger
Brand	Alecto
Model	BL329
Compatible batteries	NiCd and NiMH, AA and AAA sizes
Number of batteries	2 or 4 batteries simultaneously
Supply voltage	12-13.8 VDC (via 230V adapter or 12V cigarette lighter cable)
AA charge voltage	2.8 V (2 batteries) / 5.6 V (4 batteries)
AAA charge voltage	2.8 V (2 or 4 batteries)
AA charge current	800 mA (fast charge) / 80 mA (trickle charge)
AAA charge current	300 mA (fast charge) / 30 mA (trickle charge)
Discharge current	85 mA
Maximum power	4.48 VA
Functions	Fast charge, trickle charge, discharge, Refresh function (anti-memory effect)
LED indicators	Red (charge), yellow (discharge/refresh), green (trickle charge)
Protection	Mechanically protected against battery reversal
Included accessories	230V mains adapter and 12V cigarette lighter cable
Maintenance	Clean contacts with a dry cloth; do not expose to moisture
Safety	Use only with supplied accessories; avoid shocks and drops
Repairability	Have repairs done only by qualified personnel

Frequently Asked Questions - BL329 ALECTO

What types of batteries can I use with the Alecto BL329 charger?

The charger is designed for rechargeable batteries of type NiCd and NiMH in sizes AA (LR6) and AAA (LR03). Do not use alkaline batteries or other non-rechargeable types.

How many batteries can I charge at once?

You can charge 2 or 4 batteries simultaneously. Use the switch in position '2' for two batteries (placed in the left compartments) or position '4' for four batteries.

How to start charging?

Insert the batteries, set the switch to '2' or '4', then plug in the mains adapter or the 12V cable. The DISCHARGE/CHARGE LED lights up red, indicating the start of fast charging.

What to do if the red LED does not light up?

First check that the wall outlet is live and the adapter is properly connected. If the problem persists, clean the charger and battery contacts, or make sure the batteries are placed correctly (respecting polarity).

How to use the Refresh function?

Set the switch to the center position (REFRESH). The yellow LED lights up. After it turns off, you can start charging normally. This function fully discharges the batteries to combat memory effect on NiCd batteries.

What does each LED color mean?

Red: fast charging in progress. Yellow: discharge or refresh in progress. Green: trickle charge (batteries maintained at full charge).

Why do my batteries get hot during charging?

During fast charging, a high current (800 mA for AA) flows through the batteries, which can heat them up to 65°C. This is normal. Do not cover the charger during use.

Can the charger be used in a car?

Yes, use the supplied 12V cable with cigarette lighter plug. Plug it into your vehicle's 12V socket. Do not use it with a non-supplied adapter.

What to do if the yellow refresh LED does not light up?

Make sure the switch is in the center position (REFRESH). Also check the proper contact of the batteries and their orientation. If the LED remains off, clean the contacts.

How to know when the batteries are fully charged?

The charger automatically switches to trickle charge mode once the batteries are full. The LED then turns green. The batteries are maintained at their optimal capacity.

USER MANUAL BL329 ALECTO

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- Suitable for rechargeable batteries (NiCd and NiMH), size AAA en AA.

- Intelligent charger/tricklecharger with discharge function.

- Mechanical protection against faulty placing of the batteries.

- With REFRESH function against the memory-effect of NiCd batteries.

- Batteries are kept 'ready for use'

- Including a 230 Volt power adapter for indoor use and a 12 Volt powercord with lighter-plug for mobile use in a car.

How to use:

1. Connect the power adapter or the 12V DC powercord with the charger.
2. Install 2 batteries on the left side of the charger and slide the switch into position '2' or install 4 batteries and slide the switch into position '4'.
3. Plug the power adapter in a 230 Volt power outlet or plug the 12 Volt lighter plug into the concerning jack in your car. After some seconds the DISCHARGE/CHARGE LED will glow red and the charging begins.
4. Press button DISCHARGE/CHARGE to first discharge the batteries to a reference voltage of 1V prior to continue the charge cycle. The DISCHARGE/CHARGE LED will turn yellow.

This discharge-mode will take a wile, depending on the capacity of the installed batteries. To interrupt the discharge-mode and return to the charge-mode, press the DISCHARGE/CHARGE button.

1. When the batteries are discharged to 1V, the BL-329 automatically switches over to the charge-mode. The DISCHARGE/CHARGE LED turns red again.

2. As soon as the batteries are fully charged, the BL-329 constantly measures the batteries using delta-V measurements, the charger switches over to trickle-charge, the DISCHARGE/CHARGE LED turns green. The batteries are kept charged in this mode and are ready for use when needed.

Refresh:

To eliminate the dreaded memory effect found in NiCd batteries and to assure that your NiCd batteries are always performing to their full capacity, the BL-329 has a MEMORY REFRESH function.

1. To activate the MEMORY REFRESH function, simply set the REFRESH switch in the center position (Between the 2 and the 4) and place either 2 or 4 batteries in the BL-329. At this point the REFRESH LED will turn YELLOW.

2. When the REFRESH LED switches off, than you have to set the switch to either '2' or '4' to automatically start charging the batteries to their fully charged state.

Remarks:

• Suitable for rechargeable NiCd or NiMH batteries only, size AA or AAA.
  • Always install 2 or 4 batteries to charge / discharge
• Never mix battery types in each bank. When charging batteries in Bank 1 or Bank 2, the batteries must be of the same type, size, and capacity.

- Use the charger in a car or indoor only, avoid moisture.

- Avoid dropping or damaging of the charger, in case of a suspected problem consult your dealer. Repairs to be carried out by qualified personnel only.

- If the charger is not in use, disconnect it from the powersource.

- Exhausted batteries must be threaded as chemical waste.

Specifications:

powersupply: 12V-13,8VDC - —●— +

chargevoltage: AA 2,8V/5,6V

AAA 2,8V/5,6V

chargecurrent: AA 800mA quickcharge

80mA tricklecharge

AAA 300mA quickcharge

30mA tricklecharge

decharge: 85mA

powerrequirement: 4,48VA (max)

Possible problems and solutions:

First always check whether the power adapter is plugged in a 230 AC wallsocket or the 12 V DC plug is connected with the cigar-lighter in your car.

Problem:	Possible cause:	Solution:
The red LED on the power adapter does not light.	No power on the wall-socket.	Check the mains power by connecting another device with the wall socket.
The yellow LED does not light in the “refresh”-mode.	The switch is not set in the correct position.	The switch should be set in the middle position.
	Bad electrical contact.	Clean the charger's contacts as well as the contacts of the batteries.
	The batteries are installed incorrectly.	Re-install the batteries in the correct way.
The “discharge/charge” LED does not light in the charge-mode.	Bad electrical contact.	Clean the charger's contacts as well as the contacts of the batteries.
	The batteries are installed incorrectly.	Re-install the batteries in the correct way.
	The switch is not set in the correct position.	The switch should be set in the left position (2 batteries) or in the right position (4 batteries)
	When charging only 2 batteries, these are not installed in the 2 left banks.	Re-install the 2 batteries into the 2 most left banks.
	Only one batterie is installed.	Install a second batterie (same sort and capacity).
	Only three batteries are installed and the switch is set to 4 batteries	Install a 4th batterie or remove one battery. Check the switch position (2 or 4 batteries)
	The batteries are complete emty because:* they are not used for a longer period* they were empty and still installed in an apparatus	Keep the batteries in the charger. If they are not defect, the charging will effect in a couple of minutes
	One or more batteries are defect.	Replace the defective batteries.
Batteries getting hot.	In the quick-charge-mode, a high currecnt flows through the batteries and they will get warm. The maximum allowable temperature of 65°C feels like hot but is acceptable for batteries	N.a.
Fully charged batteries are empt too soon.	The batteries are old and/or have the memory effect.	Fully discharge the batteries with the “refresh” function one or more times. In case this does not help solve the problem, the batteries must be replaced.

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