Trans-Canada RC2012 Manual de usuario
Table of Contents
Introduction
Important
Caution
Features
Replacing A Charging Pod
Charging A Battery
Battery Fault Conditions
Specications
Accessories
Term and Conditions of Warranty
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of your new Trans-Canada™ RC2012, 12-Unit Rapid Charger.
This high quality charging station is designed for charging two-way radio batteries whether on or
off a radio. Using six replaceable pods, the RC2012 can charge twelve batteries at the same time
and the batteries may be the same or different chemistries.
This ultra-convenient charging station enables you to install six different replaceable charging pods,
therefore allowing to charge two batteries for each of six different radio brands to be charged. It
also features separate LED indicators displaying the charge status of each battery.
With the compatible charging pods installed, RC2012 can charge these battery chemistries: lithium
ion (Li-Ion), lithium polymer (LiPo), nickel-metal hydride (NiMH), or nickel cadmium (NiCd).
For a complete list of charging pods available for this charger, please contact your dealer or
Trans-Canada Energies customer service at 1 855 348-8720.
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Read all Caution statements below and this User Manual before attempting to charge a battery.
Always charge new batteries completely before initial use. Recycle batteries when they can no longer
be used. Do not discard unwanted batteries in the trash or incinerate. Batteries exposed to re or
excessive heat may explode.
For best battery performance, charge NiCd and NiMH batteries when they are fully discharged.
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Never charge alkaline or dry cell batteries with this charger. Do not charge Li-Ion, LiPo, NiMH, or
NiCd batteries unless they are designed with overcharge protection.
Use charger in areas protected from the weather. Do not expose the charger to rain, any liquids,
or excessive moisture.
Do not attempt to charge a battery without rst installing the appropriate charging pod. Use only
charging pods designed for the TRANS-CANADA RC2012 charger. Disconnect charger from power
supply before installing, adjusting, or removing the charging pod.
Important
Caution
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Make sure contacts in charging pod and battery are clean. Do not allow wire or metal objects to
touch contacts in charging pod or any internal part of the charger.
Do not remove the charger’s housing or make any modication to the charger.
Use only the power supply provided with the RC2012 charger. If a replacement power supply is
required, order part number RC2012-PSA. Use of other power supplies may damage the charger
or batteries you may be attempting to charge.
Caution (continued)
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CAUTION
Risk of electric shock
DO NOT OPEN
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover. No user serviceable parts are inside. Refer any servicing
to qualied service personnel.
The lightning ash and arrowhead within
the triangle is a warning sign alerting you
of ‘dangerous voltage’ inside the product.
The exclamation point within the triangle
is a warning sign alerting you of important
instructions accompanying the product.
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DC power connection (see next page).
Charge status LED indicators – for front and
rear positions.
Quick reference information for charge status
LED indicators.
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Rapid charger base.
Power on/off switch (left side of unit).
Removable charging pod for two batteries
(shown for rst position only).
Features
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Note: Additional reference information
for charge status LED indicators is located
on bottom of charger.
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DC power connection.
DC plug from power supply.
Power supply
10 Power cord to connect RC2012-PSA with AC wall
outlet.
DC power connection (7) is a custom design
that securely holds the DC plug (8).
Features (continued)
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Obtain a charging pod made specically for the charger. Conrm that the charging pod is compatible
with the battery you want to charge.
Unplug the power supply from the charger.
The charging pod is secured to the base with a single screw. Turn the locking screw on the bottom of
the rear charging pod counter-clockwise until it no longer holds the pod. Lift the charging pod from the
charging base.
Insert the replacement charging pod into the charging base and secure with the locking screw. Do not
over tighten the screw.
Inspect the charging contacts to ensure they are clean and unobstructed.
Connect the power supply to the charger. You are now ready to charge a battery compatible with the
charging pod.
Follow these steps to change the charging pod:
Replacing A Charging Pod
The charging pod is made from quality materials and designed to provide years of service when properly
used. In most cases, the charging pod will only be replaced when you want to use the charger with a
different battery. Each pod charges two batteries for a specic radio; the two batteries may have
different capacities or chemistries.
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Conrm that the charging pod and battery are compatible.
Insert the DC plug from the power supply into the opening on the
right side of charger, connect the AC wall plug to a 120 V outlet,
and turn the power switch (left side) to the on position. The
status LED indicators marked “P” illuminate green to conrm the
front and rear positions for each pod are receiving power.
Place the battery to be charged in either the front or rear position
of the charging pod. The status LED marked “F” or “R” will
illuminate to conrm which position is charging the battery. The
battery may be charged while attached to the radio and two
batteries may be charged simultaneously.
When a battery is placed in the charging pod and while charging,
the charge status LED (F or R) will illuminate red with no ashing.
If the charge status LED is red and ashes, a fault has been detec-
ted. The ash pattern represents a specic fault condition.
See section Fault Conditions for details.
Charging a Battery
Status LED for rear position.
Status LED for front position.
Illuminates green when charger
is connected to power.
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When the battery is charged to 80 % of capacity, the charge status LED will change to green and
begin to ash. It is recommended that the battery be charged to at least 80 % capacity before use.
The charge status LED will illuminate green with no ashing when the battery is fully charged.
After removing a fully charged battery, the charge status LED will illuminate orange for a few
seconds. Allow the charge status LED to go off before placing another battery in the charging pod.
The charger is designed to operate at room temperatures between 15 °C and 30 °C (59 °F – 86 °F ).
Do not charge batteries at temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 45 °C (113 °F).
Charging a Battery (continued)
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