302145 - Battery charger Aplic - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	4-bay battery charger
Brand	Aplic
Model	302145
Power supply	100-240 V, 50 Hz power adapter; charger: 12 V DC
USB output	5 V DC, 1000 mA
Compatible battery types	NiCd, NiMH, Li-ion
Compatible battery models	AA, AAA, A, SC, C; 26650, 22650, 18650, 17670, 18490, 17500, 17335, 16340 (123A), 14500, 10440
Charging current per bay	300 mA, 500 mA, 700 mA, 1000 mA (adjustable)
Discharge current per bay	250 mA, 250 mA, 500 mA, 500 mA (depending on charging current)
Operating modes	Charge, Test (discharge then charge)
Display	LCD screen with backlight
Functions	Display current, voltage, capacity, internal resistance, charging time; capacity test; reverse polarity protection
Number of independent bays	4, independent management
Maintenance and cleaning	Unplug, wipe with dry soft cloth, do not use harsh cleaners
Safety instructions	Do not open, avoid contact with mains voltage, do not short-circuit, use indoors dry, keep away from children
Recycling	Do not dispose of with household waste, drop off at WEEE collection point
Approximate weight	200 g (estimated)
Approximate dimensions	150 x 100 x 50 mm (estimated)

Frequently Asked Questions - 302145 Aplic

What types of batteries can I charge with the Aplic 302145 charger?

The charger supports rechargeable NiCd, NiMH, and Li-ion batteries. It accepts AA, AAA, A, SC, C formats, as well as cylindrical lithium-ion batteries like 18650, 26650, 14500, etc. Never charge non-rechargeable batteries.

How do I adjust the charging current?

Press the Current button to select from 300, 500, 700, or 1000 mA. You can adjust each bay individually after selecting the bay with the selection button.

What does Test mode mean?

The Test mode first discharges the battery to measure its actual capacity, then fully recharges it. It allows you to check the condition and maximum capacity of the battery.

What should I do if the display shows 'null' after placing a battery?

This may indicate that the battery is defective or completely discharged. Try a lower charging current (300 mA) or check the contacts. Clean the charger and battery contacts with isopropyl alcohol if necessary.

Can I charge different types of batteries at the same time?

Yes, the four bays are independent and can simultaneously charge batteries of different types, sizes, and capacities, with individually adjustable charging currents.

How do I interpret the internal resistance display?

The internal resistance (mR) indicates the health of the battery. A high value means a worn or damaged battery. Measure it on a fully charged battery for a reliable reading.

Can the charger be used as a power bank?

Yes, thanks to the USB output of 5 V / 1000 mA, you can recharge a smartphone or other external device.

What safety precautions should I follow?

Never open the charger, avoid contact with water or humidity, use it only in a dry place, do not short-circuit the terminals, and keep it out of reach of children. Use only the provided power adapter.

How do I clean the charger?

Unplug the charger from the mains. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the device. Do not use harsh cleaning products or solvents.

What to do at the end of the charger's life?

Do not dispose of the device with household waste. Drop it off at a WEEE collection point (recycling center, store) for recycling. Used batteries must also be recycled separately.

USER MANUAL 302145 Aplic

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USER MANUAL

INTELLIGENT 4-BAY BATTERY CHARGER

Mod.-Nr. 302145

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Temperatura ambiente + 0	-3°C a 35-40°C

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Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information. If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling in this manual, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.

Never operate the product unattended. Despite the extensive and varied protective circuits, malfunctions or problems when charging a battery cannot be ruled out.

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Thank you for choosing an aplic product. Please read the following user manual carefully to have an enjoyable experience with your purchased product. Before using the delivered product, check that they are complete, faultless and undamaged.

1. Scope of supply

• 4-Bay battery charger
- Power adapter
- User manual

2. Technical data

Operating voltage • Power supply: 100-240V, 50HzBattery charger: 12V DC
Output • 4 charging bays	• 1 USB port 5V DC / 1000mA
Battery types NiCd, NiMH, Li-ion
Compatible battery types • AA, AAA, A, SC, C• 26650, 22650, 18650, 17670, 18490, 17500, 17335, 16340 (123A), 14500, 10440
Charging current per bay (adjustable)	300mA 500mA 700mA	1000mA
Discharging current per bay (half of the configured charging current)	250mA 250mA 500mA	500mA
Modes • Charge	• Test / discharge
Features • LCD display	• Backlight• Test function (check battery capacity and internal resistance)• Battery discharging function• Internal resistance display• Battery reverse polarity protection

3. Function

When the device is put into operation for the first time, check the intactness of the product or components and their function again. The aplic charger is intended for charging and testing microprocessor-controlled NiCD, NiMH or Lithium-ion batteries. The four independent charging bays can accommodate and control batteries of different type, size and capacity at the same time. The large, easy-to-read display shows information that can be optionally selected such as charging current, charged capacity, internal resistance or the current charging time per charging bay. Batteries are not subject to any capacity limits and can be charged using a charging current of 300mA, 500mA, 700mA, or 1000mA, whereby this can be selected independently for each bay. In addition, the charger also has a USB socket using which an external device having a maximum current consumption of 1000mA can be loaded or operated.

4. Product details

1 Battery charging bays

2 Selection buttons

3 Display (1 for each charging bay)

4 "Mode" button

5 "Display" button

6 "Current" button

4.1 Button functions

Selection buttons	With this button, you can select the desired charging bay to configure the mode or the charging current.
"Mode" button	Using the "mode" button, you can select between the two modes of "Charging" and "Test". To configure all the charging bays at the same time, press and hold the button for about 4 seconds till the display starts to flash. You can configure the charging current using the "current" button. If you want to individually configure the charging bays, then you need to select the desired charging bay (1-4) before-hand using the selection button.
"Display" button	By pressing the "Display" button, you can select the information about current, voltage, capacity, internal resistance and the previous charging time, on the respective display.
"Current" button	The charging and discharging current can be configured using this button. This button has only one function if you select one charging bay using one of the selection buttons, or all the charging bays by pressing the "Mode" button for 4 seconds.

5. Power supply

Use only the power adapter supplied or recommended by the manufacturer for this charger. All the LCD segments will be illuminated briefly as soon as the charger is switched on. A 'null' is displayed till all the batteries are inserted.

6. Initial use

Take the device out of the package and remove all the packaging material. Plug the supplied power adapter to a properly connected 230 v AC power socket and to the rechargeable battery charger. You can then insert the desired type of battery into the charger.

Please note! Charge only rechargeable batteries. Please do not use non-rechargeable batteries!

When a battery is inserted, the actual voltage is displayed for about 4 seconds. Then the actually configured charging current is displayed for 4 seconds. If you do not make changes using the "MODE" or the "Current" button, the charging process starts automatically with the default charging current of 300mA.

The mode can be changed at any time subsequently by selecting the desired charging bay using the selection buttons (1-4) and then pressing the "mode" button. You can choose between "Charge" and "Test". It may be that discharged or defective batteries cannot be recharged. In such cases, the display shows "null".

If you want to charge completely discharged batteries, it may be that the charging process is more effective if you load using a lower charging current. The device can display the internal resistance of the battery (mR). The internal resistance tells you something about the condition of the battery, and should be checked when fully charged. The higher the internal resistance, the worse the condition of the battery. Please note that the contacts of the charger as well as those of the battery also form a contact resistance, which can falsify the measurement result negatively. To do this, clean the contacts of the charger and the batteries with a cotton swab and some isopropanol.

6.1 Charging current

Within the first 8 seconds of inserting the battery, you can press the "Current" button to select between the various charging currents of 300mA, 500mA, 700mA or 1000mA. If you want to change the charging current or the mode subsequently, you can select the desired charging bay using the selection buttons "1-4".

As soon as the display starts to flash, you can change the mode using the "MODE" button, or configure the desired charging current using the "Current" button.

7. Operating modes

"Charge" mode: The battery is charged to the maximum capacity.

Start:

graph LR
    A["2:35 h\nCHARGE"] --> B["1000 mA\nCHARGE"]
    B --> C["4:10 V\nCHARGE"]
    C --> D["230 Ah\nCHARGE"]
    D -.-> E["←"]
    E --> F["←"]
    F --> G["←"]
    G --> H["←"]
    H --> I["←"]
    I --> J["←"]
    J --> K["←"]
    K --> L["←"]
    L --> M["←"]
    M --> N["←"]
    N --> O["←"]
    O --> P["←"]
    P --> Q["←"]
    Q --> R["←"]
    R --> S["←"]
    S --> T["←"]
    T --> U["←"]
    U --> V["←"]
    V --> W["←"]
    W --> X["←"]
    X --> Y["←"]
    Y --> Z["←"]
    Z --> AA["←"]
    AA --> AB["←"]
    AB --> AC["←"]
    AC --> AD["←"]
    AD --> AE["←"]
    AE --> AF["←"]
    AF --> AG["←"]
    AG --> AH["←"]
    AH --> AI["←"]
    AI --> AJ["←"]
    AJ --> AK["←"]
    AK --> AL["←"]
    AL --> AM["←"]
    AM --> AN["←"]
    AN --> AO["←"]
    AO --> AP["←"]
    AP --> AQ["←"]
    AQ --> AR["←"]
    AR --> AS["←"]
    AS --> AT["←"]
    AT --> AU["←"]
    AU --> AV["←"]
    AV --> AW["←"]
    AW --> AX["←"]
    AX --> AY["←"]
    AY --> AZ["←"]
    AZ --> BA["←"]
    BA --> BB["←"]
    BB --> BC["←"]
    BC --> BD["←"]
    BD --> BE["←"]
    BE --> BF["←"]
    BF --> BG["←"]
    BG --> BH["←"]
    BH --> BI["←"]
    BI --> BJ["←"]
    BJ --> BK["←"]
    BK --> BL["←"]
    BL --> BM["←"]
    BM --> BN["←"]
    BN --> BO["←"]
    BO --> BP["←"]
    BP --> BQ["←"]
    BQ --> BR["←"]
    BR --> BS["←"]
    BS --> BT["←"]
    BT --> BU["←"]
    BU --> BV["←"]
    BV --> BW["←"]
    BW --> BX["←"]
    BX --> BY["←"]
    BY --> BZ["←"]

End:

graph LR
    A["Full"] --> B["2.55 h CHARGE"]
    B --> C["1000 mA CHARGE"]
    C --> D["4.20 V CHARGE"]
    D --> E["240 Ah CHARGE"]
    E -.-> B

"Test" mode: This mode checks the actual capacity of a battery. The maximum capacity is determined by discharging the battery after charging it fully. If the maximum capacity is much lower than the rated capacity, then it may be that the battery has reached the end of its life.

In such cases, it might sometimes be useful to run the test mode again so that the battery reaches its full capacity again.

Charging:

graph LR
    A["1:30 h\nCHARGE\nTEST"] --> B["1000 mA\nCHARGE\nTEST"]
    B --> C["4.10 V\nCHARGE\nTEST"]
    C --> D["--- mAh\nCHARGE\nTEST"]
    D -.-> E["End"]

Actual capacityVoltageCurrentTime

Discharging:

graph LR
    A["1:30 h\nTEST"] --> B["500 mA\nTEST"]
    B --> C["3.75 V\nTEST"]
    C --> D["800 mAh\nTEST"]
    D -.-> A

Actual capacityVoltageDischarging

Discharging completed, recharge again:

graph LR
    A["0:05 h\nCHARGE\nTEST"] --> B["1000 mA\nCHARGE\nTEST"]
    B --> C["3.50 V\nCHARGE\nTEST"]
    C --> D["2.20 Ah\nCHARGE\nTEST"]
    D -.-> A

Actual capacityVoltageCurrentTime

The testing process is completed:

graph LR
    A["2:30 h\nCHARGE\nTEST"] --> B["1000 mA\nCHARGE\nTEST"]
    B --> C["4:20 V\nCHARGE\nTEST"]
    C --> D["2:20 Ah\nCHARGE\nTEST"]
    D -.-> E["End"]

Actual capacityVoltageCurrentT

8. Cleaning and Maintenance

Disconnect the device from the mains and make sure that it is not carrying any current. Wipe it using a dry and soft cloth. Please do not use aggressive cleaning agents.

9. Safety instructions and liability disclaimer

Never try to open the device to carry out repairs or conversions. Avoid contact with mains voltages. Do not short-circuit the product. The device is not certified for use in the open air; only use it in dry conditions. Protect it from high humidity, water and snow. Keep it away from high temperatures. Do not subject the device to sudden changes in temperature or heavy vibration as this might damage electronic components. Examine the device for damage before using it. The unit should not be used if it has received an impact or has been damaged in any other way. Please observe national regulations and restrictions. Do not use the device for purposes other than those described in the instructions. This product is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children or mentally impaired persons. Any repair or alteration to the device not carried out by the original supplier, will invalidate the warranty or guarantee. The product may only be used by persons who have read and understood these instructions. The device specifications may change without any separate prior notice to this effect.

10. Disposal instructions

Electrical and electronic devices may only be disposed of in accordance with the European WEEE Directive and not with household rubbish. Components must be disposed of or recycled separately as dangerous, toxic elements can inflict sustained damage on the environment if they are disposed of incorrectly. As a consumer, you are bound by the Electrical and Electronic Devices Act (ElektroG) to return electrical and electronic goods free of charge at the end of their useful life to the manufacturer, the place of purchase or to specially set up, public collection points. The details in each case are governed by national law. The symbol on the product, the operating instructions and/or the packaging refers to these regulations. By separating materials in this way, recycling and disposing of old devices, you are making an important contribution towards protecting our environment. For information on authorised collection points in your area, please contact your local city or municipal administration.

WEEE guideline: 2012/19/EU WEEE register number: DE 67896761

WD Plus GmbH, herewith declares that this product 302145 conforms to the principle requirements and other relevant stipulations. The complete Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from: WD Plus GmbH, Wohlenbergstraße 16, 30719 Hanover

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