LEICA GKL221 User Manual
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Leica GKL221 Charger
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User Manual
Version 1.2
English
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Introduction
This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up the product and
operating it. Refer to "4 Safety Directions" for further information. Read carefully through this manual
before switching on the product.
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Product identification The model and the serial number of the product are indicated on the type plate. Enter the model and
serial number in this manual and always refer to this information when contacting the agency or Leica
Geosystems authorized service workshop.
Type: ____________________ Serial No.: ____________________
Symbols The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:
Type Description
Danger
Warning
Caution
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury and/or appreciable material,
financial and environmental damage.
Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as they enable the
product to be used in a technically correct and efficient manner.
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Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1 System Description 4
2Operation 8
2.1 Battery Adapter 8
2.2 Connecting the Charger 9
2.3 Inserting and Removing the Batteries 11
2.4 Selection Button 14
2.5 Charging the Battery 15
2.6 Indicators 17
2.7 Tips 20
3 Care and Transport 21
3.1 Transport 21
3.2 Storage 21
3.3 Cleaning and Drying 21
4 Safety Directions 22
4.1 General 22
4.2 Purpose 22
4.3 Limits of Use 23
4.4 Areas of Responsibilities 23
4.5 Hazards of Use 24
4.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 25
4.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 26
5 Technical Data 28
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1 System Description
Description The Leica Geosystems GKL221 is an intelligent charger with advanced charging technology. It is
designed to charge all Leica batteries. As power supply, the mains as well as GDC221 vehicle dapter
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General information Up to five batteries can be connected to the charger. Two batteries can be charged at the same time.
connected to the cigarette lighter socket of a vehicle can be used. The GKL221 is a very useful complement to all of your battery operated Leica Geosystems products.
With more than two batteries connected, the rest are charged in the order they were connected.
Beside charging, the charger can also discharge and refresh batteries.
We recommend starting up the product at this point, while continuing to read the Operating Instructions.
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可充兩個LI-ON電
池(選購)
GEB90
GEB211
GEB212
GEB221
GEB241
可充個+個5
針的電池(選購)
GEB111
GEB121
5針的電池
GEB87
GEB187
GEB77
GEB79
GEB70
GEB71
GEB171
5針的電池
GEB87
GEB187
GEB77
GEB79
GEB70
GEB71
GEB171
System components
a) Mains cable, specific for relevant country
b) Mains cable socket on the charger
c) Adapter bays I and II for the GDI221 / GDI222
battery adapters
d) External battery cable connection
e) Cable socket for external 5 pole batteries
f) Vehicle adapter GDC221, optional
g) Vehicle cable socket on the charger
h) Function indicator
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i) Capacity and error indicators
j) Selection button
k) Status indicator for external battery connection
l) GDI221 battery adapter, optional
m) Battery status indicators
n) GDI222 battery adapter and 5 pole charging
cable, optional
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Rechargeable batteries The following Leica Geosystems batteries can be charged:
GEB90
GEB211
GEB212
GEB221
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GEB241
GE B 111
GEB121
GEB87
GEB187
GEB77
GEB79
GEB70
GEB71
GEB171
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The charger is designed to recharge and discharge original Leica batteries as well as some NiMH/NiCd
camcorder batteries. Refer to section "2.3 Inserting and Removing the Batteries" for more information.
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Charger and battery
adapters
Using the charger in combination with the battery adapters, enables the following batteries to be
connected to the charger:
Charger / battery adapter Rechargeable batteries
GKL221 with two GDI221 Up to four Li-Ion batteries and one battery with a
5 pole socket.
GKL221 with one GDI221 and one GDI222 Up to two Li-Ion batteries, one camcorder type
battery and two batteries with 5 pole sockets.
GKL221 with two GDI222 Up to two camcorder type batteries and three
batteries with 5 pole sockets.
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2Operation
2.1 Battery Adapter
Purpose The battery adapter connects the charger to the corresponding batteries and has one LED per charging
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Type The following battery adapters are available:
bay that indicates the status of the battery.
GDI221
• For two Leica Geosystems Li-Ion batteries
GEB90, GEB211, GEB212, GEB221 or
GEB241.
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GDI222
• For one Leica Geosystems NiMH battery
GEB111 or GEB121 and one NiCd or NiMH
5 pole battery.
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Inserting and removing
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Inserting
1. Insert the battery adapter along the rear
guiding edge.
2. Press on the front of the battery adapter until
it clicks and locks into place.
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Removing
1. Press on the front edge of the battery adapter
to open it.
2. Carefully lift it up to the stop point.
3. Remove the adapter by pulling it out forwards.
2.2 Connecting the Charger
Warning Only use the charger in dry rooms! Never use the charger when it is wet or damp!
Start up Always set the charger on a firm surface before starting it up.
Connect the charger either:
• With the supplied mains cable to the mains power socket or
• With the optional GDC211 vehicle adapter to the battery circuit of a vehicle
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