Micom 3f - Using the Micomtrooper 3 Battery Charger, FLN9541

MICOM-3F/3T/3R HF-SSB Owner’s Guide
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Using the micomTrooper 3 Battery Charger, FLN9541
Purpose and Use
FLN9541 is an AC-powered battery charger designed to charge 16V, 12Ah Lithium Ion rechargeable
batteries of the type used by micomTrooper 3 (ML1416-L).
FLN9541 is simple to operate and does not require operator attendance during operation. Yet it
provides advanced features, such as fully automatic charging and automatic turn-off after battery
charging is completed. Three indicators display the operating state, and sounds are used to signal
proper connection of battery, end of charge, etc.
FLN9541 has only two controls:
• POWER on/off switch. When the FLN9541 is turned on, a green indicator, UDC, lights to
indicate that the charger is OK.
• CHARGE pushbutton (red): after connecting the battery to be charged, press the pushbutton to
start charging. While charging, a yellow CHARGE indicator lights. The end of charge is indicated
by the flashing of a green FINISH CHARGE indicator.
The battery charger is a compact unit, intended for use in rooms, shelters, etc. Do not expose the
battery charger to direct sun radiation or excessive temperatures, rain, snow, or high humidity. Keep
charger battery contacts clean and avoid accidental short-circuits by turning the charger on only after
a battery is installed on the charger.
FLN9541 Operating Instructions
1. Place the battery charger on a flat surface, protected from sun and rain.
2. Insert the charger power cable plug into an AC outlet.
3. Connect the battery to be charged to the battery charger: place the battery socket over the
charger pins and press firmly to mate (the connectors will mate only if battery is placed with the
correct orientation). Beeps must be heard, to indicate proper contact with the charger.
Note
Beeps must be heard, to indicate proper contact with the charger.
If no beeps are heard, remove and then reconnect the battery. Also check that
the charger pins are clean. If no beeps are heard after the battery is
reconnected, the battery is probably bad and cannot be recharged.
4. Turn the charger on by setting its front panel POWER switch to ON:
• The green UDC indicator will light
• The green FINISH CHARGE starts flashing, and a tone is heard.
5. Start the charging by pressing the red CHARGE pushbutton. The yellow CHARGE indicator will
turn on and the tone stops.
Note
If the battery is faulty or makes bad contact with the battery charger, the
CHARGE indicator will not turn on after pressing the CHARGE pushbutton,
and
no
charge current is supplied to the battery.
6. The charger now operates automatically.