2: Installation
PRC1077-MSOP 2-21
To recharge up to four BB-LA6 batteries (refer to the figure on page 2-20):
1. Connect a C991610 cable to each battery pack to be charged (not installed
in PRC1077 transceivers).
2. Connect the PRC-BC4 to either a 24 Vdc or 115/230 Vac power source.
3. Power on the PRC-BC4 and observe the indicator lights:
• Fault indicator light, illuminates if the battery is not connected
properly or is shorted.
• Charging indicator light, illuminates during normal charge cycle.
• Ready indicator light, illuminates when the battery is fully charged.
4. Allow about 6 hours to recharge a battery discharged to 20% of capacity.
PRC-HC-30
Hand Crank
Generator
The PRC-HC-30 Hand Crank Generator can recharge a BB-LA6 battery
directly or while installed in a PRC1077. As the name indicates, the
PRC-HC-30 is a mechanical hand-crank recharging device.
To recharge a BB-LA6 battery:
1. Connect the C991618 cable to the PRC-HC-30 hand crank generator and
to the BB-LA6 battery (refer to the figure on page 2-22) or connect a
C991611 cable to the PRC-HC-30 and to a PRC1077 with a BB-LA6
battery installed (refer to the figure above).
2. Mount the PRC-HC-30 to a secure surface that facilitates convenient
cranking.
3. Rotate the handles to generate energy to the battery.
Figure 2-13. PRC-HC-30 Hand Crank Generator with Battery Installed
J4
PRC1077
BB-LA6
C991611
POWER
PRC-HC-30