Endura TWC6M User manual

FOR RECHARGEABLE TWO-WAY RADIO BATTERIES
TWC6M - Six Unit Rapid Charger
User Manual
Model: TWC6M

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an ENDURA™ TWC6M, Six Unit Rapid Charger. This high quality product is designed for use with up to six rechargeable two-
way radio batteries. TWC6M can also charge a battery while attached to the radio. With the appropriate charging pod installed, TWC6M can charge
batteries with:
Lithium ion (Li-Ion), nickel metal hydride (NiMH), or nickel cadmium (NiCd) chemistry.
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Different capacities.■
For a complete list of charging pods and accessories available for TWC6M, contact your Power Products dealer or call customer service at 800-529-1618.
Important Safety Information
Caution
Never charge alkaline or dry cell batteries with this charger. Never attempt to charge a battery that is not compatible with the charging pod. The1.
battery may burst and cause personal injury.
Do not charge Li-Ion, NiMH, or NiCd batteries unless they are designed with overcharge protection.2.
Do not attempt to charge a battery without first confirming that the appropriate charging pod is installed.3.
Disconnect charger from the power supply before installing, adjusting, removing, or cleaning the charging pod.4.
Use only charging pods and the power supply designed for the ENDURA TWC6M charger. Attempting to use similar parts available from other manu-5.
facturers may damage the charger or batteries.
Make sure the contacts in the charging pod and on the battery are clean, otherwise the battery may not fully charge.6.
Do not allow wire or metal objects to touch contacts in the charging pod or any internal part of the charger.7.
Do not remove the charger’s housing or make any modification to the charger.8.
Turn charger off when not in use. The power on / off switch is located on the right side of the charger.9.
Position the charger away from TVs, radios, or other receivers to prevent the charger from interfering with these types of products.10.
Always charge new batteries completely before initial use. For best performance, charge NiCd and NiMH batteries when they are fully discharged.11.
Do not charge batteries that have been exposed to excessive heat.
Recycle batteries when they can no longer be used. Do not discard unwanted batteries in the trash or incinerate. Batteries exposed to fire or exces-12.
sive heat may explode.
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The lighting flash and arrowhead within the
triangle is a warming sign alerting you of ‘dan-
gerous voltage’ inside the product.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF THE ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER
SERVICABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER ANY
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within the triangle is
a warming sign alerting you of important in-
structions accompanying the product.
Read and follow these instructions. Heed all warnings. Keep this user1.
manual for future reference.
Do not operate this charger near water or where moisture is present.2.
Do not operate this charger where it could be exposed to dripping,
splashing, or spray from water or other liquids. Do not place containers
with liquids, such as soft drinks or flower vases, on or near the charger.
Clean with a dry cloth.
Follow all installation guidelines. Do not block any ventilation openings3.
on the charger. Do not place near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, amplifiers, or other devices that produce heat.
Only use the power supply provided with this charger. For safety rea-4.
sons, do not modify the grounding type plug on the power cord. The
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. If
this plug does not fit into your outlet, consult a qualified electrician for
replacement of the outlet.
Protect the power supply and cords from being walked on. Do not al-5.
low the power cord to be pinched or bend at a sharp angle, particularly
near the wall outlet or where it connects to the charger.
Only use attachments / accessories supplied with this charger or spec-6.
ified by Power Products.
Unplug this charger during lightning storms or when not used for an7.
extended period of time.
Refer all repairs for servicing to qualified service personnel. Servic-8.
ing is required when the charger has been damaged in any way. This
includes dropping the charger, spilling liquids on the charger, causing
objects to fall into the charger, excessive wear to the power cord or
plug, exposing the charger to rain or moisture, or when the charger
fails to operate in a normal manner.

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.
Follow these steps to change the charging pod:
Obtain a charging pod made specifically for the ENDURA™ TWC6M. Confirm that the charging pod is compatible with the battery you want to charge.1.
If connected, unplug the power supply from TWC6M.2.
Turn the locking screw on the bottom of the charging pod counter-clockwise several rotations. Lift the charging pod and the screw from the charging base.3.
Before placing the replacement pod in the charger, make sure the contacts on the bottom of the pod are aligned with the contacts in the charger4.
base. After the replacement pod is inserted into the charger base, secure with the locking screw. Do not over tighten the screw.
Inspect the charging contacts in the pod to ensure they are clean and unobstructed.5.
Connect the small end of the power supply cable to TWC6M and plug the other end into a wall outlet. You are now ready to charge a battery compat-6.
ible with the charging pod.
Charging A Battery
Confirm that the charging pod and battery are compatible.1.
Connect the small end of the power supply cable to TWC6M and plug the other end into a wall outlet.2.
Place battery to be charged in the charging pod. The battery may be charged while attached to the radio. Note: If the battery is attached to the3.
radio, turn the radio off while in the charger to reduce charging time.
When a battery is placed in the charging pod, the charge status LED will illuminate ORANGE for a short period while the charger performs a battery4.
diagnostic. Once completed, the charge status LED will change to RED. This indicates the battery is charging.
While a battery is charging, the charge status LED will illuminate RED with no flashing. If the charge status LED is red and flashes, a fault has been5.
detected. The flash pattern represents a specific fault condition. See section Fault Conditions for details.
When the battery is charged to 80% of capacity, the charge status LED will change to GREEN and begin to flash. It is recommended that the battery6.
be charged to at least 80% capacity before use.
The charge status LED will illuminate GREEN with no flashing when the battery is fully charged. It is recommended that the battery be removed7.
from the charger within 15 hours after charging is complete.
When a fully charged battery is removed, the status LED may remain illuminated for a few seconds. Allow the charge status LED to go off before8.
placing another battery in the charging pod.
The ENDURA™ TWC6M is designed to operate at room temperatures between 15°C and 30°C. Charging batteries at temperatures outside this9.
range may result in under charging of batteries.
Fault Conditions
When the charge status LED flashes RED, a fault condition exists. There are five different flash patterns, each indicating a specific type of fault. The flash
patterns and fault conditions are as follows:
LED Flash Pattern Fault Type
Flashes 1 Time Indicates over-current condition caused by battery short circuit. Check battery contacts. Do not attempt charging the battery if
short circuit exists.
Flashes 2 Times Indicates battery diagnostic has “timed out” and cannot be completed due to excessively low battery voltage. Charge battery
with charger supplier with radio, then resume use of TWC6M.
Flashes 4 Times Indicates over-heat condition for a Li-Ion battery. Battery temperature is over 43°C and charging has stopped. Battery protection
circuit may be defective.
Flashes 5 Times Indicates battery contacts are “open” and current is not passing through the (+) and (-) contacts on the battery. Check charging
pod to confirm compatibility with battery.
Flashes 6 Times Indicates charging complete, but battery is under charged. Battery voltage is below minimum level required.
ENDURA TWC6 Features
Power Supply (TWC6M-PS)1.
ENDURA TWC6M – Six Unit Rapid Charger2.
Removable Charging Pod (shown for first position only)3.
Charge Status LED (shown for first position only)4.
Power On / Off Switch5.
Note: Quick reference information
for charge status LED is located on
front of charger.
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ENDURA™ TWC6 Specifications
Dimensions 510 x 172 x 80 mm / 20.1 x 6.8 x 3.1 inches
Weight (Charger Only) 2.5 kg / 4.9 lbs.
Power Supply Weight 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs.
Compatible Chemistries NiCd / NiMH / Li-Ion
Operating Temperature 15° C – 30° C
Storage Temperature 0° C – 65° C
Power Input 100 – 240V / 50 – 60Hz / 2.0A
Power Supply Output 15.0V / 4.8A
Charge Rate 700 mA (10.6V-12.4V)
Product Approval FCC
Specifications subject to change without notice.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
Important: Any changes or modifications to this device by the user not expressly approved by Power Products
could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
© 2008 Power Products Unlimited, Inc. Power Products is a registered trademark of Power Products Unlimited, Inc.
ENDURA™ is a trademark of HT Mobile Products, Inc. All rights reserved.
2170 Brandon Trail • Alpharetta, GA 30004
www.powerproducts.com
ENDURA™ TWC6M Accessories
For availability and pricing of TWC6M accessories, please contact your
Power Products dealer or call customer service at 800-529-1618.
Part Number Description
TWC6M-MB Metal mounting bracket for office, shop, or in-vehicle
installations.
TWC6M-PS Power supply (included with TWC6M).
TWC6M-TD Radio / battery tie-down straps (6) and clips (12) for
in-vehicle use.
TWC6M-VPA Vehicle power adapter (12V – 24V) for in-vehicle use.
Supplies power to TWC6M from 12V outlet in vehicle.
TWC6M-HW Hard wire kit for in-vehicle installations. Supplies
power to TWC6 from vehicle battery or power source.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Warranty And Service During Warranty
The ENDURA™ TWC6M is made from high quality materials and designed
to provide years of reliable service. The following warranty applies:
Power Products Unlimited, Inc. (PPU) warrants this product to be free
from defects in workmanship and materials for one-year from date of
purchase by the end user. This warranty applies to the original pur-
chaser and is void if the product has been altered, misused, damaged,
neglected, purchased outside the United States, or if repair is required
because of normal wear and tear. This is the only warranty made by
PPU. In no event will PPU, its affiliates, subsidiaries, related entities,
or their respective directors, officers, or employees, be liable for any
damages beyond repair or replacement as described above, including
without limitation, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. For
service under warranty, return the product along with dated proof of
purchase to the retailer where purchased or to Power Products. If re-
turning directly to Power Products, follow these instructions:
Send to Power Products – Warranty Service Department, 2170 Brandon1.
Trail, Alpharetta, GA 30004. For your protection, we recommend you ob-
tain proof of delivery for your shipment.
Include with your product, dated proof of purchase, you name, day-2.
time telephone number, email address, and return shipping address
(street address only; return shipments cannot be made to a P.O. Box).
All items sent become the property of Power Products and will not3.
be returned.
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