User Manual

Part # 68C-MKU, Edition 01/2007, Version 1.0 Page 39
Figure 17. External Ni-Cad Battery Pack Charging
6.6 CONDITIONING THE BATTERY PACK
A ‘state of the art’ CATTRON
®
Battery Conditioner (Part # 70C-0002) is available for use with
Ni-Cad battery packs only.
The Battery Conditioner automatically conditions the battery pack by first discharging it at
750mA for 1.5 hours before applying a rapid charge for 1.2 hours. The conditioner
incorporates end of charge detection circuitry to accurately sense when the battery pack is fully
charged. When this condition has been detected, the conditioner switches to a ‘trickle’ mode
that keeps the battery pack fully charged and ready to use for up to 48-hours. To prevent
damage to the battery pack, it should be removed from the conditioner within 48-hours of
achieving a fully charged state.
The CATTRON
®
Battery Conditioner incorporates an LED that indicates status as follows:
Amber Color – indicates the battery pack is being discharged.
Red Color - indicates the battery pack is being charged at a rapid rate.
Green Color - indicates the battery pack is fully charged and that a ‘trickle’ charge is
being applied to maintain the fully charged state. The battery pack is ready for use and
should be removed from the conditioner within 48-hours.
CHARGING JACK
FROM BATTERY
CHARGER
NI-CAD BATTERY PACK ONLY
PART # 60C-0060N