Plessey PRC 320/1 - Page 17

BATTERY CHARGING FACILITIES
1.5 The 14V or 28V D.C. Charging Units can charge
опе Clansman 3.3Ah or 1Ah battery. They operate from
a nominal 14V or 28V d.c. source and provide a
constant current charge output. The units are
intended primarily to float charge the radio battery
in vehicle installations.
The А.С. Charging Unit will recharge up to 16
Clansman 5.5Ah or |Ah batteries simultaneously. It
operates from a 100-125V or 200-250V 50-60 Hz a.c.
supply.
The approximate times for charging batteries from
flat, using either a d.c. or an a.c. charging unit,
are:-
5.5Ah 4 hours
ТАЋ lihours
Charging control is automatic and overcharging or
battery damage cannot occur.
The Hand Generator, which clips on to the RT320/1 and
battery, will maintain the charge state of the
battery for an indefinite period with a normal
transmit/receive ratio of 1:9.
VEHICLE INSTALLATION
1.6 When the PRC320/1 is installed in a vehicle,
its carrier frame is clipped to a mounting rack.
The battery may be float charged by the d.c. charging
unit from the vehicle supply. Тһе radio must not be
powered directly from the vehicle supply since this
could cause damage.