Introduction
The MAXAMP is designed for charging and discharging NiCD and NiMH batteries consi-
sting of 1 to 30 cells. The maximum charge current is 12 A, the maximum discharge current
22 A.
The following functions are available: CHARGE, DISCHARGE, multiple DISCHARGE-
BEFORE-CHARGE and multiple CHARGE-BEFORE-DISCHARGE.
Safety notes
·
If the charger is not to be used for a protracted period, disconnect it from the power
source and remove any battery packs connected to it.
·
Be sure to keep the cooling slots unobstructed to provide good air circulation - don't
stand the charger on a carpet or felt surface.
·
Unfold the feet fitted to the underside of the charger.
·
Do not set up the charger and batteries on a flammable surface, and never leave the
unit operating unsupervised.
·
Protect the unit from damp.
·
Take care to maintain correct polarity at all connections and outputs.
·
Avoid short-circuits.
·
Don't subject the charger to direct sunshine, and do not cover it.
·
Do not charge batteries which are already hot; allow them to cool down to ambient tem-
perature before recharging.
·
Use only packs of fast-charge cells which have been properly balanced (equal state of
charge).
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Packs must consist of cells of the same make, type and capacity.
·
Do not wire two packs together in parallel for charging.
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The unit is only suitable for use with rechargeable batteries.
·
Set charge currents within the maximum rated capacity of the cables and connectors
attached to the battery pack.
·
Never connect any charger output to the input.
Specification
Operating voltage:
Current drain:
Nominal battery voltage:
Charge current:
Voltage:
0V ... 18V
Max. current:
12A
Automatic charge termination: Delta Peak process and/or temperature monitoring
Trickle charge:
Discharge current:
Voltage:
0.1V ... 9V
Max. current:
22A
Operating instructions
POWER PEAK MAXAMP
approx. 10 V ... 15 V DC
high-performance 12 V lead-acid battery or a powerful well
stabilised mains PSU (do not use a car battery charger!)
max. approx. 40 A!
1.2 V ... 36.0 V (1 ... 30 NiCD / NiMH cells)
0.1 A ... 12 A
18V ... 27V
27V ... 36V
8A
none
0.1 A ... 22 A
9V ... 13V 13V ... 18V 18V ... 28V 28V ... 40V 40V ... 50V
15A
11A
10
36V ... 45V
6A
5A
7A
Order No.
8121
Over 45V
4A
5A
4A