Icom BC-225 Instructions Manual

FCC INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the

FCC Rules. These limits are designed

to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.

• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer for technical
assistance.

CAUTION: Changes or modications to

this device, not expressly approved by
Icom Inc., could void your authority to

operate this device under FCC regulations.

INSTRUCTIONS

INTELLIGENT DESKTOP CHARGER

BC-225

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD DEFINITION

DANGER!

R

R WARNING!

CAUTION

NOTE

Personal death, serious injury or an explosion may occur.

Personal injury, re hazard or electric shock may occur.

Equipment damage may occur.

If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, re or

electric shock.

PRECAUTIONS

Thank you for choosing this Icom product.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully
and completely before using this product.
The BC-225 intelligent desktop charger
is a charger whose charging status can
be checked using the RS-BC225

software.

reader

DISPOSAL

The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your product, literature, or packaging
reminds you that in the European Union, all electrical and electronic products,

batteries, and accumulators (rechargeable batteries) must be taken to designated

collection locations at the end of their working life. Do not dispose of these products as
unsorted municipal waste. Dispose of them according to the laws in your area.

Icom is not responsible for the destruction, damage to, or performance of any Icom or
non-Icom equipment, if the malfunction is because of:

• Force majeure, including, but not limited to, res, earthquakes, storms, oods, lightning,

other natural disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive contamination.

•

The use of Icom product with any equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.

Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in
Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New
Zealand, and/or other countries.

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R DANGER! NEVER charge or use a
third-party or counterfeit battery pack or

charger adapter. Otherwise, a re and/

or explosion may occur. Charge only the
BP-283 and BP-284 battery packs. Only
tested and approved for use with the BP­283 and BP-284.

R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery
pack in areas with extremely high

temperatures, such as near res or stoves,

inside a sun heated vehicle, or in direct

sunlight. In such environments, the safety/

protection circuit in the battery will activate,
causing the battery to stop charging.

R DANGER! KEEP battery packs away

from re. Fire or heat may cause them

to rupture or explode. Dispose of a used
battery pack according to local ordinances

and/or regulations.

R WARNING! NEVER insert the battery

pack (with/without the transceiver) into

the charger if it is wet or soiled. This could
corrode the battery charger terminals or
damage the charger. The charger is not
waterproof.

R WARNING! NEVER charge or leave the
battery in the battery charger beyond the

specied time for charging. If the battery
is not completely charged by the specied

time, stop charging and remove the battery
from the battery charger. Continuing to

charge the battery beyond the specied
time limit may cause a re, overheating, or

the battery may rupture.
R WARNING! NEVER charge the battery

pack during a lightning storm. It may

result in an electric shock, cause a re or

damage the battery pack or transceiver.
Always disconnect the power adapter
before a storm.

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PRECAUTIONS

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CHARGING

CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery

outside of the specied temperature
range: 15°C ~ 40°C (59°F ~ 104°F). Icom

recommends charging the battery at 20°C

(68°F). The battery may heat up or rupture
if charged out of the specied temperature

range. Additionally, battery performance or
battery life may be reduced.

NEVER attempt to charge alkaline or dry
cell battery packs. The BC-225 charges
Li-ion battery packs only.

NEVER let metal, wire, and so on touch
any internal part of the charger.

NEVER use the charger when it is covered

DO NOT place the charger against walls.

This will obstruct heat dissipation.

Always place the charger in a secure place

to avoid inadvertent use by unauthorized

person.

Keep the charger away from TV sets or
radios to prevent interference.

MAKE SURE battery and charger contacts
are always clean. Otherwise, battery
packs may not be charged properly.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET.
These instructions contain important
safety and operating details for the BC-

225.

by objects that impede heat dispersal.

USE INDOORS ONLY! NEVER expose
the charger to rain, snow or any liquids.

USE the supplied power adapter.

Otherwise the safety/protection circuit

may not work properly.

NOTE: If your battery packs seem to
have no capacity even after being fully
charged, charge them again. If they still

do not retain a charge (or very little), a

new battery pack must be purchased.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORY

Quantity

• Power adapter ······························································································· 1

SPECIFICATIONS

• Dimensions: 75 (W) × 48.7 (H) × 115.3 (D) mm

(projections are not included.) 3 (W) × 1.9 (H) × 4.5 (D) inches

• Weight (approximate): 155 g (5.5 oz)

• Charging temperature range: 15˚C ~ 40˚C (59˚F ~ 104˚F)

• Power supply requirement: 12 to 16 V DC or the specied Icom power adapter

• Charging current: 925 ~ 1050 mA (BP-283, rapid charging)

835 ~ 975 mA (BP-284, rapid charging)

• Electrostatic durability: Air discharge 8 kV

Contact discharge 6 kV

All stated specications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

The BC-225 is designed to charge the BP-283 and BP-284 Li-ion battery packs.
You can check the charging status using the RS-BC225

To a PC with
the RS-BC225
installed.

Power Adapter*

The OPC-515L

(for a 13.8 V power source)

or the CP-23L (for a 12 V

cigarette lighter socket) can

be used instead of the power
adapter.

Status Indicator

reader software.

Battery Pack

* The power adapter or its shape may change without notice or obligation.

• Approximate charging time
BP-283: 2.5 hours
BP-284: 4.2 hours

• Status indicator information

Light color

Orange Charging

Blue Charging is completed.

Green

Red

* The battery will be charged to approximately

80 ~ 90%, the level not to shorten the battery’s
life. The Eco Mode can be enabled by using the
RS-BC225.

Charging is completed in Eco
Mode.*

Charging failed. It may have
some problems.

Status

NOTE:

• The transceiver MUST be turned OFF
while charging. Otherwise:

- The battery will not be charged correctly.

- The battery life may be shortened.

Do not transmit while charging. When

you need to transmit, remove the
transceiver from the charger, and then
turn ON the power.

• If the battery pack does not properly
charge when it is attached to the
transceiver, remove it from the transceiver
and insert only the battery pack into the
charger.

• After charging is completed, the BC-225
will automatically recharge a battery pack
when the battery voltage decreases.
When the battery pack is often left in
the BC-225 for long periods of time, the
battery life cycle will be shorter.

Battery Pack
+ Transceiver

Turn OFF

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