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USER MANUAL

VL6278

UNIVERSAL NiMH & NiCd BATTERY CHARGER WITH LCD DISPLAY
UNIVERSELE LADER MET LCD-SCHERM VOOR NiMH & NiCd BATTERIJEN
CHARGEUR UNIVERSEL À ÉCRAN LCD POUR ACCUS NiMH & NiCd

CARGADOR DE BATERÍAS UNIVERSAL CON DISPLAY LCD PARA BATERÍAS NiMH & NiCd

UNIVERSALLADEGERÄT MIT LC-DISPLAY FÜR NiMH & NiCd-BATTERIEN

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VL6278 – UNIVERSAL NiMH & NiCd BATTERY CHARGER WITH LCD DISPLAY

1. Introduction & Features

To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product

This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm
the environment.
Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialized

company for recycling.
This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service.
Respect the local environmental rules.

If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.

Thank you for buying the VL6278! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service.
If the device was damaged in transit, don't install or use it and contact your dealer.

This battery charger is the newest battery charger with LCD display and recharges 1 to 4 AAA, AA, C or D type
batteries, and 1 or 2 x E-block 9V batteries. The battery capacity and status are displayed. The VL6278 also features
negative ∆V cut-off, discharge and safety timer functions.

2. Safety Instructions

• Use this charger indoors with NiCd or NiMH rechargeable batteries only. Attempting to charge other type of

batteries may result in personal injury and damage to the charger.

• Recharge only one type of battery (NiCd or NiMH) at each time.

• Do not expose the charger to rain or moisture.

• Remove the power cord form the mains when not in use.

• Never use an extension cord or any attachment not recommended by the manufacturer. Doing so may result in

risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.

• Do not operate the charger if it has been subjected to shock or damage. Take it to a qualified serviceman for

repair.

• Do not disassemble the charger. Incorrect reassemble may result in risk of electric shock or fire.

• Unplug the charger from the mains before cleaning.

• Place this unit in a vertical or floor mount position.

3. Operating Instructions

• Connect the power adapter with the battery charger.

• Plug the power adapter into the mains. The LED indicator will light yellow and the LCD will flash (the LED

corresponding to the E-block battery slot will not light).

a. Recharging AA / AAA / C / D type batteries

- Insert the AA / AAA / C / D type batteries into the slots. If the battery is not suitable for recharge, the

corresponding LED indicator will flash red and the LCD will display BAD.

- If the battery is suitable for charging (battery voltage is within the permitted range), fast charging mode starts.

The LED indicator lights red and the LCD displays battery status bottom-up. The LCD stops flashing for
several seconds to indicate the battery capacity at each cycle.

- When the battery is full or the predetermined charging time (6h controlled by a safety timer) has elapsed, the

charger will switch to trickle charge mode. The LED indicator lights green and the LCD displays OK.

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- Hold the discharge button pressed for several seconds to activate the discharge process. The LED indicator

lights yellow and the LCD will display battery status top-down. The LCD stops flashing for several seconds to
indicate the battery capacity at each cycle. The charger returns automatically to fast charging as soon as the
return voltage has been reached.

b. Recharging E-block batteries

- Connect your 9V batteries to the battery snaps. The corresponding LED indicator will light red. Note that the
LED indicator will still light red on completion of the charging process.

• On completion of the charging process, disconnect the VL6278 from the mains and remove the batteries from the

charger.

4. Technical Specifications

Power Supply 12VDC (through AC/DC adapter, incl.)
Dimensions 190 x 110 x 60mm

Charging Current

AA / C / D AAA 9V

Fast charge 1000mA 500mA 13mA
Trickle charge 100mA 50mA -

Charge Timetable (for reference only)

Battery Size Battery Capacity Charging Time (Approx.)

240mAh 0.7h

AAA

AA

9V

C 1800mAh 2.5h
D 2000mAh 2.8h

The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.

700mAh 2.0h
850mAh 2.4h
950mAh 2.7h
500mAh 0.7h

700mAh 1.0h
1200mAh 1.7h
1500mAh 2.1h
1800mAh 2.5h
2000mAh 2.8h
2100mAh 2.9h
2200mAh 3.1h
2300mAh 3.2h
2400mAh 3.4h
2500mAh 3.5h
2600mAh 3.6h
2700mAh 3.8h
2800mAh 3.9h

100mAh 10.8h

140mAh 15.1h

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