Ericsson BML 161 59/1 User manual

UNIVERSAL DESK CHARGER
STANDARD & RAPID
Operator’s Manual
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TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZ-
ARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE
WARNING

REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DATE REASON FOR CHANGE
R1A 5/95 Original issue
R1B 2/96 Rapid Charger base changed from BML
161 51/022 to BML 161 59/1.
R1C 9/96 Expanded identification of sleeves.
Deleted replacement parts that are not
used in current products.
Copyright© May 1995, Ericsson Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . 16
NOTICE!
This manual covers Ericsson and General Electric products manufactured
and sold by Ericsson Inc.
This manual is published by Ericsson Inc., without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual necessitated by
typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by
Ericsson Inc., at any time and without notice. Such changes will be incorportated into new editions of this manual. No part
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copying and recording, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Ericsson Inc.
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NOTE: The Universal Chargers BML 161 59/1 & /024 have been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television re-
ception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
1. SAVE THIS MANUAL - It contains important safety and operating
instructions for Universal Desk Charger BML 161 51/021 and BML
161 59/1.
2. Before using the battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary
markings on (1) the battery charger, (2) the battery, and (3) the product
using the battery.
3. CAUTION - To reduce the risk of injury, charge only Ericsson battery
packs using the proper battery sleeve. Charging any other battery pack
or batteries may cause the battery to burst and cause personal injury or
damage.
4. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
5. Do not use auxiliary equipment not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer. To do so may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or in-
jury to persons.
6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by the plug
rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger.
7. Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped
over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
8. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use
of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric
shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure:
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (Cont.)
a. That pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number, size,
and shape as those on the charger’s plug;
b. That the extension cord is properly wired and in good condition; and
c. That the wire size is large enough for the AC ampere rating of the
charger as specified in Table 1.
TABLE 1
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM SIZE FOR
EXTENSION CORDS
9. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug - replace them im-
mediately.
10. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or
otherwise damaged in any way; return it to a qualified service shop.
11. Do not disassemble the charger; return it to a qualified service shop
when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a
risk of electrical shock or fire.
12. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet be-
fore attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
LENGTH OF EXTENSION CORD (ft.) 25 50 100 150
AWG SIZE OF EXTENSION CORD 18 18 18 16
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (Cont.)
13. GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION -To reduce
the risk of electrical shock use only a properly grounded outlet. The
charger is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-ground-
ing conductor and a grounding plug. Be sure that the outlet is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordi-
nances.
14. DANGER - Never alter the AC cord or plug. If it will not fit in the out-
let, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper
connection can result in risk of an electric shock.
15. The Rapid charger 120 Vac line cord has a grounding plug that looks
like the plug illustrated in Figure 1. A temporary adapter, which looks
like the adapter illustrated in sketches B and C, may be used to connect
this plug to a two-pole receptacle as shown in sketch B if a properly
grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used
only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified
electrician.
16. DANGER - Before using an adapter as illustrated, be certain the center
screw of the outlet plate is grounded. The green-color rigid ear or lug
extending from the adapter must be connected to a properly grounded
outlet--make certain it is grounded. If necessary, replace the outlet
cover plate screw with a longer screw that will secure adapter ear or
lug to outlet plate and make ground connection to grounded outlet.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (Cont.)
17. Care should be taken when placing the charger in service to insure
proper top and bottom ventilation. A minimum of 1/4" is required be-
tween the bottom of the charger and the surface on which it sits.
Figure 1 - Grounding Methods
Due to the temperature characteristics of nickel-cadmium batteries,
the batteries will not accept a full charge at temperature extremes.
For maximum capacity, recharge the battery pack at a room tempera-
ture of 65°to 85°Fahrenheit, whenever possible.
NOTE
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SPECIFICATIONS
VOLTAGE SOURCE 120/230 Vac ±10%, 50/60 Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION
Rapid Charger 33 watts
Standard Charger 6 watts
FUSE RATING
Rapid Charger 1 Amp 250 volt, fast blow
Standard Charger not fused
RECHARGE TIME
Rapid Charger 1 hour
Standard Charger 14 hours
OPERATING
TEMPERATURE RANGE +5° to +45°C
(+41° to +113°F)
DIMENSIONS (H x W x D)
Height 4.4 inches (112 mm)
Width 4.7 inches (118.5 mm) (front)
5.3 inches (134.5 mm (rear)
Depth 6.6 inches (168 mm)
WEIGHT
Rapid Charger 2.0 lb. (0.91 kg)
Standard Charger 1.4 lb. (0.64 kg)
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DESCRIPTION
The Universal Desk Charger is designed to charge personal radio battery
packs. Each charger is available with one or more interchangeable battery
sleeves specifically designed for a particular radio or series of radios.
The Standard Desk Charger is powered by either a 120 Vac or 230 Vac
power source through the use of a plug-in power transformer called a "Wall
Cube" power supply adapter. The charger is capable of fully charging the
battery pack in 14 hours.
The Rapid Desk Charger has a built-in power supply and plugs directly
into a 120 Vac or 230 Vac power source. The charger is capable of charging
most battery packs in one hour or less.
Battery Pack sleeves are available for the following Ericsson personal ra-
dios:
RADIO TYPE SLEEVE NUMBER
M-PA, M-PD, MTL, PLS & TPX BML 161 51/001
PCS BML 161 51/002
M-RK BML 161 51/003
EDACS MONOGRAM 800 MHz BML 161 51/004
PRISM HP, LPE-200, KPC-300/400 BML 161 51/005
Recharging any battery pack or batteries other than the ones your
equipment was designed to charge may result in damage to equipment,
leakage, or explosion.
CAUTION
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INSTALLATION
1. STANDARD DESK CHARGER: Locate the Standard Desk Charger
on a desk or other flat surface near a 120/220Vac 50/60 Hz source.
Connect the plug end of the power cable into the power jack located on
the rear of the charger. Plug the "wall cube" power supply into the out-
let. (To insure adequate ventilation, allow for a minimum of 1/4" clear-
ance around the top and bottom covers.)
2. RAPID DESK CHARGER: Locate the Rapid Desk Charger on a desk
or other flat surface near a 120/220 Vac 50/60 Hz source and plug into
the outlet. (To insure adequate ventilation, allow for a minimum of 1/4"
clearance around the top and bottom covers.)
Refer to Universal Desk Charger Maintenance Manual if it is necessary to
change the charger sleeve or to replace printed wiring boards,
components, or assemblies.
Only an authorized or certified electronic technician should attempt to
disassemble or service the charger.
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