LeCroy WS-BATT-CHRG User Manual
Accessory
WS-BATT-CHRG
BATTERY CHARGER
User's Manual
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BATTERY CHARGER User's Manual
Foreword
Thank you for purchasing LeCroy's BATTERY CHARGER.
Before using this instrument, please read this manual thoroughly to
gain a good understanding of it. After reading, please keep the
manual in a safe place.
This manual describes notes on use and basic usage of the
BATTERY CHARGER.
Notes
Parts of the contents of this manual may be modified without prior
notice for improvements in performance and functions.
Reproduction or reprinting of the contents of this manual without
prior permission from LeCroy is prohibited.
If you have questions about the BATTERY CHARGER, please
contact LeCroy Corporation. (Refer to the contact address given at
the end of this manual.)
Revision History
June 2005: 1st edition
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Checking the Packing Content
On delivery of the BATTERY CHARGER, check each item. If any of
the items are missing or there is any damage, immediately contact
LeCroy or the sales office in charge.
[Items to be present]
• WS-BATT-CHRG (BATTERY CHARGER)..............................1
Accessories
• CHARGE CONTROL cable ........................................................1
• Power cord ....................................................................................1
• User's manual ...............................................................................1
Sending Back for Repairs
If the instrument is inoperable, send it back to LeCroy Corporation.
(Refer to the contact address given at the end of this manual.) We will
repair it without charge as long as it is under warranty.
When sending back the instrument, explicitly describe the following:
product name, serial number, description of the trouble,
name/post/phone number of the contact person.
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Table of Contents
Safety Requirements.......................................................................2
Product Disposal and Recycling......................................................6
Overview......................................................................................... 7
Configuration................................................................................... 7
Units................................................................................................ 8
(a) BATTERY CHARGER................................................................ 8
(b) CHARGE CONTROL Cable....................................................... 9
(c) Fr ont Panel ................................................................................ 9
(d) Rear Panel............................................................................... 10
Operating Procedures ....................................................................11
(a) Checking the Remaining Battery Charge Level of the BATTERY
PACK........................................................................................11
(b) Connecting the BATTERY PACK to the BATTERY
CHARGER ............................................. 12
(c) Turning ON the POWER Switch on the BATTERY PACK........ 14
(d) Turning ON the POWER Switch on the BATTERY CHARGER to
Start Charging.......................................................................... 14
(e) Completing the Charging of the BATTERY PACK.................... 15
(f) Disconnecting the DC OUT Cable and CHARGE CONTROL
Cable....................................................................................... 15
Protective Functions...................................................................... 16
Specifications ................................................................................ 17
(a) Product Specifications (1 of 2).................................................17
(b) Product Specifications (2 of 2).................................................18
(c) Certifications ............................................................................ 19
BATTERY CHARGER User's Manual
Safety Requirements
This section contains information and warnings that must be
observed to keep the BATTERY CHARGER operating in a correct
and safe condition. You are required to follow generally accepted
safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions specified in
this section.
Safety Symbols & Terms
The following symbols & terms may appear on the product and they
alert you to important safety considerations.
This symbol is used where caution is required. Refer to the
accompanying information or documents in order to protect
against personal injury or damage to the BATTERY CHARGER.
This symbol warns of a potential risk of shock hazard.
The CAUTION sign indicates a potential hazard. It calls
attention to a procedure, practice or condition which,
if not followed, could possibly cause damage to equipment.
If a CAUTION is indicated, do not proceed until its
conditions are fully understood and met.
The WARNING sign indicates a potential hazard. It calls
attention to a procedure, practice or condition which, if not
followed, could possibly cause bodily injury or death.
If a WARNING is indicated, do not proceed until its
conditions are fully understood and met.
CAUTION
WARNING
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Operating Conditions
Before using this product, ensure that its operating environment will
be maintained within these parameters:
Temperature: 5 to 40
o
C
Humidity: Maximum relative humidity 80 % for temperatures
up to 31
o
C decreasing linearly to 50 % relative
humidity at 40
o
C.
Altitude: Up to 2,000 m
The design of the BATTERY CHARGER has been verified to
conform to the applicable safety standards (EN 61010-1:2001, UL
61010-1 2
nd
Edition and CAN/CSA C22.2 No.61010-1-04) per the
following limits:
Installation (Overvoltage) Category II
(Line voltage in equipment and to wall outlet)
Installation (Overvoltage) Category I
(All mains isolated terminals)
Pollution Degree 2
Protection Class I
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or damage to the BATTERY CHARGER or
the BATTERY PACK connected to it, review and comply with the
following safety precautions.
• Use only as intended.
The BATTERY CHARGER is intended to be used only with the
BATTERY PACK of LeCroy WaveSurfer series oscilloscopes.
Do not connect the CHARGE CONTROL cable of the BATTERY
CHARGER to any device other than the BATTERY PACK. Use
of the BATTERY CHARGER and/or the equipment it is
connected to in a manner not specified by the manufacturer(s)
may impair the protection mechanisms.
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• Connect and disconnect properly.
Do not disconnect the CHARGE CONTROL cable and/or the DC
OUT cable of the BATTERY PA CK while the BATTERY PACK
is charged.
Doing so may cause the product to malfunction corrupted.
• Do not use in wet/damp or explosive atmospheres.
• For indoor use only.
The BATTERY CHARGER is intended for indoor use and should
Be operated in a clean, dry, environment.
• Do not operate with suspected failures.
Do not use BATTERY CHARGER if any part is damaged. All
maintenance should be referred to qualified service personnel.
• Before mounting this product, always check the connecting
procedures stated in this instruction manual.
• For safety reasons, make sure to turn off the power switch of
the product before carrying out wiring of the connectors and
cables. Also make sure to turn off the power button before
connecting to the input power source.
Turning on/off the power switch controls the on/off state of the
output.
• Always use the supplied CHARGE CONTROL cable.
If a cable other than the supplied CHARGE CONTROL cable,
this may cause an electric shock, a fire, or a malfunction.
• Stop use if the BATTERY PACK is not charged fully within
the normal charging times.
If the time required to charge the BATTERY PACK is
significantly longer than the “normal” charging times shown in
the specification section of the BATTERY PACK User ’s Manual,
this could indicate a problem with the BATTERY PACK or that
the BATTERY PACK has exceeded the nominal battery life. If
this occurs, please contact LeCroy sales or service office.
• Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the DC
OUT cable of the optional BATTERY PACK of the
oscilloscope to the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of
this product.
The connector shape is so designed that the terminals cannot be
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