HETRONIC UCH-2 3.6V - User Manual

Hetronic
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BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM
The Hetronic UCH-2 is a new and improved battery
charging system. It includes upgraded features to better
charge and troubleshoot the battery.
Battery and charger contacts are gold-plated and self-
cleaning to ensure positive connection. The battery and
charger contacts are mechanically cleaned each time the
battery is removed from or inserted into the battery
compartment.
Features
• Normal charge or Fast charge of Hetronic standard
batteries
• Trickle charge - After charging process is complete,
battery can remain in charger without being damaged
by over-charge.
• Battery diagnostics - Charger determines if battery
is damaged.
• Gold plated contacts ensure clean, positive contact
between battery and charger.
• LED status lights indicate charging process as well
as battery diagnostics
The Battery Charger
One battery charger is designed for 115/230 VAC and plugs
into a typical wall outlet. Another charger is designed for
12/24 VDC and is wired into the constant crane/machine
power source.
When the battery is inserted into the charger, a flashing
“CHARGE” LED lights. The charge process is terminated
by detecting peak battery voltage or after 5 hours and the
“READY” light goes on. When the “READY” light is lit, the
charger continues to "trickle" charge the battery.
NOTE: If the battery is bad and has an open cell, no LEDs
will light up. If the battery has a shorted cell, the “CHARGE”
LED will blink continuously after ca. 10 minutes. In either
case, the battery must not be used. Properly dispose of the
bad battery.
Battery Charger Technical Specifications
LED Description
CHARGE LED
READY LED
FAST
CHARGE
Button
CHARGE LED
FAST
Battery
Charging current Normal: 300 mA
Fast charge: 780 mA
Charge time
(Standard Hetronic
1200 mAh battery)
Normal: approx. 4 hours
Fast charge: less than 2 hours (no
damage to battery, or negative effect
to duty cycles)
Temperature range -20C to +75C
Power supply DC - 12-24 VDC, polarity protected
AC - 110-220 VAC, US/Japan or EU
plug
Yellow CHARGE
LED
Lights constantly - Charging
Continuous flashing - Damaged
battery cell (short)
Red FAST
CHARGE LED
On - Fast charge in process
Green READY
LED
On - Battery fully charged, trickle
mode in process
No LED on after
battery inserted
Damaged battery cell (open cell)
Yellow LED
Red LED
Green LED
Technical Information
Battery Charger UCH-2 3.6V
SALS_018.2_UCH-2/3.6
January 2004
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Summary

Battery Charging System Overview

Battery Charger Technical Specifications

Charging Current and Time

Details normal and fast charging currents, and estimated charge times for a standard battery.

Operating Parameters

Specifies the temperature range and power supply requirements for the battery charger.

Charger LED Indicators and Diagnostics

Standard LED Status

Describes the meaning of Yellow, Red, and Green LEDs during normal charging operations.

Diagnostic LED States

Explains LED behavior indicating battery faults like shorted or open cells.

Battery Charger Operation

Charging Process

Details how to insert the battery and the expected LED behavior during charging.

Fast Charge Function

Instructions for activating and recognizing the fast charge mode via LEDs.

Battery Information and Disposal

Battery Type and Memory Effect

Identifies battery type as NiMh and states no memory effect.

Battery Replacement in Transmitter

Procedure for replacing a low battery in the transmitter, including safety warnings.

Environmental Disposal

Guidelines on proper disposal of rechargeable batteries and electronic components.

HETRONIC UCH-2 3.6V Specifications

General

Brand	HETRONIC
Model	UCH-2 3.6V
Category	Battery Charger
Language	English