La Crosse Technology BC1000 User Manual

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BC1000

Rechargeable Battery Charger

SPECIFICATION:

Battery type : AA / AAA NiCd and NiMH
Input voltage for AC/DC adapter : 100-240 VAC but MUST have the

Charging current range : 200 mA - 1800 mA
Max charging capacity
(capacity of rechargeable batteries) : 3000 mAh

CURRENT key

DISPLAY key

MAJOR OPERATING FEATURES:

 Charges rechargeable batteries in various current (default is 200 mA).

The charging current can be set up to 1500 or 1800 mA when two
batteries are charged

Quick setup manual

proper adapter. Twisting prongs on
A/C cord will damage unit.

 Fast charging – 80 min to charge up 2600 mAh batteries
 Charges both “AA” and “AAA” rechargeable batteries simultaneously
 Overheat detection to protect rechargeable batteries from over-

charging

 Damaged batteries detection
 Discharge mode (first discharging and then charging) to remove

memory effect of rechargeable batteries

 Refreshing old rechargeable batteries by discharging/ charging cycles
 Test function to check the capacities of rechargeable batteries
 Charging/ Discharging operations can be launched independently and

simultaneously to each rechargeable battery in the compartments

 Various display modes during charging/ discharging – the charging

current (in mA), time elapsed (in hh:mm), the terminal voltage (in V)
and accumulated capacities (in mAh or Ah)

CHARGING TIME

Table 1. Charging Time with various charging current

Size of battery Battery

Capacity

AA 2600 mAh

AAA 1000 mAh

Charging

current

selected (mA)

1800 ~80 min
1500 ~100 min
1000 ~2 h 30 min

700 ~3 h 30 min
500 ~5 h
200 ~12 h
700 ~70 min
500 ~100 min
200 ~4 h

Compartment
Number ke

MODE key

Estimated charging

s

time

USING THE CHARGING UNIT:

Example: Charging 4 batteries at charging current of 200, 500, 700 or
1000 mA

1. Plug the transformer into the power source.

2. Insert the four batteries in a continuous action within 8 seconds.

3. “Charge” and the battery voltage will be displayed in the LCD
indicating that Charge mode is the default mode:

Press and hold the MODE key for 2 seconds, within 8 seconds from
inserting the battery. Press and release the MODE key to select
Charge, Discharge, Refresh or Test mode,

If no key is pressed, it will change to show “200 mA” and “Charge” and

will start charging at 200 mA after 4 seconds.

4. Within 8 seconds after inserting the batteries, select the charging
current by pressing the CURRENT key. 200, 500, 700 or 1000 mA
may be selected. (1500 & 1800 mA can only be selected if one or two
batteries only are charged (bays 1 & 4 only)).

5. After 8 seconds from the last key press, the display will blink once to
indicate that the time allowed for setting is over and the charging will
start.

Once charging has started, the current can no longer be changed.

The user can then change the current only by taking out all the
batteries out and repeating the above steps.

6. “Full” sign (or trickle charge current) will be displayed once the battery
is fully charged:

7. During charging operation, by pressing the DISPLAY key, various
display modes can be viewed (see below table).

Note: The charging current of the second, third and fourth battery
placed in to the charger cannot be set higher than that of the first
battery. Therefore user should place the battery with the highest
desired charging current in compartment 1.

Stage in

Charge

mode

During

charging

Full stage

arious displays (toggled by pressing DISPLAY key)

Voltage (V) Current (mA)

Instantaneous

battery voltage

Charge mode is the
default mode

Charging

current
Trickle

charging

current

Charging current of 700 mA is
selected. This display will blink once
and then charging starts.

Time

(hh:mm)

Charging time

elapsed

Capacity

(mAh/ Ah)

Accumulated

capacity

Example: Charging 2 batteries at charging current of 1500 or 1800 mA

1. Plug the transformer into the power source.

2. Insert the two batteries within 8 seconds to compartments 1 & 4 only:

3. “Charge” will be displayed in the LCD as Charge mode is the default
mode.

4. Within 8 seconds after inserting the batteries, select the charging
current at 1500 or 1800 mA by pressing the CURRENT key.

5. 8 seconds after the last key press, the display will blink once to

indicate that the time allowed for setting is over and the charging will
start:

Once charging has started, the current can no longer be changed.

The user can then change the current only by taking out all the
batteries out and repeating the above steps.

6. “Full” sign (or trickle charge current) will be displayed once the battery
is fully charged.

Charging four batteries at different modes at the same time
Example: Two batteries at charge mode, one at discharge mode and

1. Plug the transformer into the power source.

2. Insert the two batteries for charging within 8 seconds to compartments

3. “Charge” will be displayed in the LCD as Charge mode is the default

4. Within 8 seconds after inserting the two batteries, select the charging

5. 8 seconds after the last key press, the display will blink once to

6. Now, batteries in compartment 1 and 2 are being charged. Insert the

7. Within 8 seconds from inserting the battery into compartment 3, press

one at test mode.

1 and 2.
mode.
current at 200, 500, 700 or 1000 mA by pressing the CURRENT key.
indicate that the time allowed for setting is over and the charging will

start.

Once charging has started, the current can no longer be changed.
third battery for “Test” in compartment 3.
the corresponding compartment key “3”. Then the No. 3 display will be

flashing.

Charging current can be set at 1500 or
1800mA when only two batteries are
charged at compartment 1 and 4.

This display will blink once and
charging starts

The No. 3 display will flash after the
compartment No. 3 is pressed

Within 8 seconds from pressing the compartment key, press and hold
the MODE key for 2 seconds then press and release the MODE key to
select the “Test” mode f or compartment 3.

Note: Press the compartment key to select a particular compartment
before pressing the MODE key, otherwise, the mode of all the
compartments will be changed at the same time.

8. Within the 8 seconds after the last key press, select the charging
current in the test mode: 200, 500 or 700 mA

Note: Although the individual bays are operated in different modes,
the charging current of the second, third and fourth battery placed into
the charger cannot be set higher than that of the first placed battery.

9. 8 seconds after the last key press, the display will blink once to
indicate that the time allowed for setting is over and the Test mode will
start. Once charging has started, the current can no longer be
changed.

10. Now the batteries in compartments 1 and 2 are being charged, while
the battery at compartment 3 is undergoing Test mode. Insert the
fourth battery for “Refresh” into compartment 4.

11. Within 8 seconds of placing a battery into compartment 4, press the
corresponding compartment key “4”. Then the No. 4 display will be
flashing.

Within 8 seconds, press and hold the MODE key for 2 seconds then
press and release the MODE key to select the “Refresh” mode.

12. Within 8 seconds from the last key press, select the refreshing current
in the test mode: 100, 250 or 350 mA.

13. 8 seconds after the last key press, the display will blink once to
indicate that the time allowed for setting is over and the Refresh mode
in compartment 4 will start.

14. Once charging has started, the current can no longer be changed.

15. Now, batteries in compartment 1 and 2 are being charged, while
batteries in compartment 3 and 4 are undergoing Test and Refresh
mode respectively: During the operation, press and release the
DISPLAY key, to view various display modes. (refer to figure below
and Table 5 to 7 in the full manual).

Different display modes are exhibited: Charging current, Time, Voltage and Capacity

16. “Full” sign (or trickle charge current) will be displayed once the battery

is fully charged.
How to insert AAA bat teries:

The batteries will fit if they are inserted into the compartment properly. Look
at the battery compartment at a slight angle. You will see a narrower curve
at the lower part. Slide the negative end of the AAA batt ery back so that i t is
laying in this narrow curve and the press down on the positive end of the

The No. 4 display will flash after
the compartment No. 4 is pressed

Different operating modes

battery. The battery will then catch the clip that is meant for the AAA
batteries. If you do not get the AAA battery flat into the compartment, the
battery will not catch the correct clip and will not charge.

CAUTION:

 This charger is restricted to charging NiCd and NiMH rechargeable

batteries only. Never use this charger for other types of batteries

such as alkaline, lithium, carbon zinc or other types that are not
specified.

 The charging unit shall only be used only at normal indoor room

conditions.

 Always follow the charging instructions for the rechargeable battery.

Observe the recommended charging current of the rechargeable
batteries.

 Never use any power cable and transformer other than those

originally supplied with the charging unit.

 When overheating condition occurs (over about 53°C,127.4 F usually

due to too high a charging current selected), the charging will be
stopped immediately for all channels charging and discharging, and
the display will shown “000 mA”, the charging process will only
resume once the temperature of the rechargeable batteries drops to a
safe level. If overheat conditions continue to occur, the rechargeable
batteries shall be taken out to cool down and then charged at a lower
current. User shall take extra care when taking out the batteries after
charging.

 If the charger and/or the batteries are overheated to a dangerous

temperature, or if the charger has detected a wrong charging signal in
its circuit, the charging will be stopped immediately for all channels
charging and discharging. The charger then will automatically reset.
User may need to reset the operating mode for the charger.

 Unplug the charging unit from the power source when not in use.

IMPORTANT NOTE

USERS OF OUR BATTERY CHARGER BC-1000 ARE KINDLY
REQUESTED TO CAREFULLY READ THE MAIN INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL BEFORE THE FIRST USE

WARRANTY INFORMATION

La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this
product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship.

This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only
on products purchased and used in North America and only to the original
purchaser of this product. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must
contact La Crosse Technology, Ltd for problem determination and service
procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by a La Crosse
Technology, Ltd authorized service center. The original dated bill of sale
must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to La Crosse
Technology, Ltd or La Crosse Technology, Ltd’s authorized service center.

La Crosse Technology, Ltd will repair or replace this product, at our option
and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or
products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified
above. All replaced parts and products become the property of La Crosse
Technology, Ltd and must be returned to La Crosse Technology, Ltd.
Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty, or
ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. La Crosse Technology, Ltd will pay all
expenses for labor and materials for all repairs covered by this warranty. If
necessary repairs are not covered by this warranty, or if a product is
examined which is not in need or repair, you will be charged for the repairs
or examination. The owner must pay any shipping charges incurred in
getting your La Crosse Technolog y, Ltd product to a La Crosse Technology,
Ltd authorized service center. La Crosse Technology, Ltd will pay ground

return shipping charges to the owner of the product to a USA address only.
Your La Crosse Technology, Ltd warranty covers all defects in material and

workmanship with the following specified exceptions: (1) damage caused by
accident, unreasonable use or neglect (including the lack of reasonable and
necessary maintenance); (2) damage occurring during shipment (claims
must be presented to the carrier); (3) damage to, or deterioration of, any
accessory or decorative surface; (4) damage resulting from failure to follow
instructions contained in your owner’s manual; (5) damage resulting from
the performance of repairs or alterations by someone other than an
authorized La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center; (6) units
used for other than home use (7) applications and uses that this product
was not intended or (8) the products inability to receive a signal due to any
source of interference.. This warranty covers only actual defects within the
product itself, and does not cover the cost of installation or removal from a
fixed installation, normal set-up or adjustments, claims based on
misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from
installation-related circumstances.

LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY, LTD WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER SIMILAR
DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF
THIS PRODUCT. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR MEDICAL
PURPOSES OR FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A
TOY. KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN’S REACH.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights
specific to your State. Some States do no allow the exclusion of
consequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of
limitation may not apply to you.

For warranty work, technical support, or information contact:

The complete instruction manual is available at:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/support

Le manuel d’instruction complet est disponible sur:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/support

El manual de instrucciones completo está disponible en:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/support

La Crosse Technology, Ltd

2817 Losey Blvd. South

La Crosse, WI 54601

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