E) Discharging Rechargeable Batteries ("Discharge") - VOLTCRAFT V-CHARGE 100 DUO Bedienungsanleitung

e) Discharging Rechargeable Batteries ("DISCHARGE")

This rechargeable battery program can be used to put partially charged NiMH-/NiCd recharge-
able batteries into a defined starting condition or to perform a measurement of the rechargeable
battery capacity.
Specifically NiCd rechargeable batteries should not be recharged from a partially discharged
condition, since the capacity may reduce by this (memory effect).
The maximum possible discharging current depends on the battery type and number
of cells. The max. discharging capacity for output #1 is 10 W; 5 W are available for
output #2. This limits the max. possible discharging current in rechargeable batteries
with multiple cells.
Discharge a NiMH or NiCd battery as follows:
• Set the rechargeable battery type as described in chap-
ter 12. a) (NiMH or NiCd) and select the rechargeable
battery programme "DISCHARGE".
The set rechargeable battery type (NiMH or NiCd) is shown in the upper left of the display, and
the rechargeable battery programme next to it.
The value in the lower left indicates the currently set discharging current; the value on the
lower right represents the deactivation voltage at the end of the discharge process.
Use the buttons "INC" and "DEC" to select a different rechargeable battery pro-
gramme; use the button "BATT. TYPE/STOP" to return to the main menu.
• To change the value for the discharging current and the deactivation voltage, briefly push the
"START/ENTER" button. The discharging current flashes.
• Set the discharging current with the buttons "INC" and "DEC". Keep the respective button
pressed for quick adjustment.
• Briefly push the "START/ENTER" button; the deactivation voltage flashes.
• Set the deactivation voltage with the buttons "INC" and "DEC". Keep the respective button
pressed for quick adjustment.
• Briefly push the "START/ENTER" button to confirm the setting.
Proceed as described above to change the discharging current or the discharging
voltage again if desired.
• When no display is flashing anymore, keep the "START/ENTER" button pushed (approx. 3
seconds), to start discharging.
If the settings are wrong, or if the charger detects a problem, a warning signal is emit-
ted and the appropriate information is shown in the display. You can stop the warning
signal by pressing the "BATT. TYPE/STOP" button. The charger then returns to the
previous configuration menu.
NiMH DISCHARGE
0.1A CUT: 1.0V
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