User manual NOVAK IONIC

[. . . ] · Never connect AC voltage to the DC input power connector of the Ionic. · Gases from a lead-acid battery may ignite if sparks occur when connecting or disconnecting the Ionic's alligator clips­­Using a lead-acid battery as a power source may generate hydrogen gas and should only be used in a well ventilated area. NEVER START THE ENGINE WHEN CHARGER IS CONNECTED TO A CAR'S BATTERY! PLEASE FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY IONIC www. teamnovak. com The Ionic takes Millennium Pro charger technology and puts it into an affordable, easy-to-use charger with a simple user-interface, highly visible LED display, and auto-battery conditioning. The Ionic is equipped with Ni-Cd Linear Mode for all Ni-Cd cells, and the new NOVAK Ni-MH2 Mode for the ultimate charge of all sizes of Ni-MH cells without overheating. Case Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] · Connect the wire that goes to the Ionic's negative (­) pin to the power supply's negative (­) DC output terminal. 2. Check that output leads are properly connected to charger­­The polarity of the output leads is marked on the front edge of the bottom of the Ionic's case. · Connect the RED output lead to the blade connector marked POSITIVE (+). · Connect the BLUE output lead to the NEGATIVE (­) blade connector. 12-15 volt DC power supply red wire to pos. (+) black wire to neg. (­) to External/Aux. positive (+) pin RED output lead to positive (+) to negative (­) pin BLUE output lead to negative (­) If using Ionic with a lead-acid battery or power supply with post-style output terminals, solder the included alligator clips to the included input power harness · Solder the wire that goes to the Ionic's External/Aux. · Solder the wire that goes to the Ionic's negative (­) pin to the BLACK alligator clip. 3. · Connect the BLUE output lead to battery NEGATIVE (­). battery negative (­) 12 volt DC lead-acid battery battery positive (+) BLUE output lead RED output lead black clip to neg. (­) red clip to pos. (+) to External/Aux. Select charger settings for battery pack to be charged: (refer to RECOMMENDED SETTINGS section) · ENTER SET-UP MODE­­Press SELECT button to enter the set-up mode. · SELECT CHARGE MODE­­Press SELECT button to choose either Ni-Cd or Ni-MH2 charge mode­­Then press ENTER button to select the mode whose LED is illuminated. · SELECT CHARGE CURRENT­­Press SELECT button to choose 0. 5, 1. 0, or 4. 0 Amps­­ Then press ENTER button to select the charge current whose LED is illuminated. · SELECT # OF CELLS IN BATTERY PACK­­Press SELECT button to choose 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 cells (8 cells only available with Aux. 14. 5VDC supply)­­Then press ENTER button to select the number of cells whose LED is illuminated and exit the set-up mode. Press START/ENTER button to begin charging­­CHGR ON LED lights and the battery pack is analyzed. After few seconds the CHGR ON LED flashes 3 times and charging begins (If CHGR ON LED does not flash, pack is being conditioned and charge will begin when finished). Ionic indicates battery is completely charged­­CHGR ON LED flashes then all the LEDs scroll on across the keypad. This sequence indicates the battery pack has peaked and is completely charged. Press ENTER button to acknowledge or remove battery pack. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS For the best charge performance and battery life, use the following settings for your Ionic charger depending on the given battery type and size. Note that in order to charge 8 cells you must use an external power supply that is at least 14. 5 volts DC. If the external power supply does not have enough voltage, the charger will not let you select 8 cells. BATTERY TYPE Nickel-Cadmium Nickel-Cadmium Nickel-Cadmium Nickel-Metal Hydride Nickel-Metal Hydride Nickel-Metal Hydride TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE The Ionic charger has built-in fault detection circuitry that can detect any problems with the charger, the battery, or the connections. Any problems detected are then displayed in the form of fault codes by illuminating certain combinations of the LEDs in the keypad. The LED fault codes are described here: CELL SIZE A & larger (A, sub-C, D, & F) AA & smaller (above 600mAh cells) AA & smaller (below 600mAh cells) A & larger (A, sub-C, D, & F) AA & smaller (above 600mAh cells) AA & smaller (below 600mAh cells) MODE Ni-Cd Ni-Cd Ni-Cd Ni-MH2 Ni-MH2 Ni-MH2 AMPS 4. 0 1. 0 0. 5 4. 0 1. 0 0. 5 # OF CELLS 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 All LEDs illuminated ALL KEYPAD LEDs ARE ILLUMINATED · If all of the LEDs are illuminated on the charger's keypad, the charger has entered a cooldown mode because an overheat condition has occurred. [. . . ] It is very important that you do not block the ventilation grills in the top of the charger. Doing so may cause the charger to overheat and thermally shut down. DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION GRILLS PRODUCT WARRANTY Novak electronics, Inc. guarantees the Ionic charger to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 120 days from original date of purchase (verified by dated, itemized sales receipt). Warranty does not cover incorrect installation, components worn by use or excessive force, exceeding the recommended input voltage, damage resulting from charging fewer or more than the recommended number of cells, or from improper connection or charging of receiver battery packs or enhanced-voltage batteries, any splices to the output wires or built-in power supplies input/output wires, damage from disassembling the case, tampering with the internal electronics, or allowing water, moisture, or any foreign materials to enter charger or get onto the PC board, or any damage caused by flooding or other act of God. [. . . ]