Icom BC-197 User manual

ICOM INSTRL
INSTRUCTIONS
MULTI CHARGER
BC-197
Thank you for purchasing the BC-197
multi charger. The BC-197 is designed to
charge Ni-MHor Li-ion battery packs.
Please read these instructions thoroughly
before using
the BC-197.
PRECAUTIONS
ADANGER! Charge only specified Icom
battery packs withIcomchargers. OnlyIcom
battery packs are tested and approved to be
charged withIcomchargers. Charging third-
party or counterfeit battery packs may
cause
smoke, fire, or cause the battery to burst.
A DANGER! NEVER incinerate a used bat
tery pack since internalbattery gas may cause
itto rupture, or may cause an explosion.
A WARNING! NEVER attempt to charge
alkaline or dry cell battery packs. The
BC-197 charges only Icomspecified Ni-MH
or Li-ion battery packs.
A WARNING! NEVER disassembly the
multi charger and/or AC adapter. Incorrect
reassembly may result in a fire hazard or
electric shock.
USE INDOORS ONLY! NEVER expose
the multi charger and the AC adapter to
rain, snow or any liquids.
CAUTION: NEVER insert abattery pack
(with/without the transceiver) in a wet or soiled
condition into the multi charger. This may
result in corrosion of the charger terminals
or damage to the charger. The charger is
not waterproof and water can easily get
into it.
NEVER let metal, wire, etc. touch any inter
nal part of the multicharger.
NEVER use the multi charger or AC adapt
er when it is covered by objects which
impede heat dispersion.
NEVER allow children to touch the multi
charger. Place the charger in a secure
place to avoid inadvertent use by children.
DO NOT operate the multi charger and/
or AC adapter if it has been dropped or
damaged in any way. The charger or AC
adapter must be inspected by an autho
rized service center in such cases.
DO NOT charge in conditions of extreme
cold (under +10°C; +50°F) or extreme
heat;
Ni-MH battery pack: over +35*C; +95T
Li-ion battery pack: over +40*C; +104T
or unusual conditions like overvoltage.
Otherwise, the safety/protection circuit in
the charger will activate, and stop charg
ing.
Keep the charger away from TV sets or
radios to prevent interference.
% Make sure battery and chargercontacts
% are always clean; otherwise the battery
Y/. packs may not properly charge.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. These
instructions contain important safety and
operating details for the BC-197.
NOTE: BE SURE to disconnect the BC-
157S from the AC outlet when the multi
charger is not used, otherwise the radio
may receive switching noise from the AC
adapter, depending on the operating fre
quencies and/or antenna used.
FCC INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B dig
ital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful in
terference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radi
ate radio frequency energy and, if not in
stalled and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interfer
ence to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.
FCC WARNING
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsi
ble for compliance could void the user's au
thority to operate the equipment.
ABOUT CE
Versions of the BC-197 which dis
play the "CE" symbol on the se
rial number label comply with
the essential requirements of the
2004/108/EC directive for Electromagnetic Com
patibility.
This compliance is based upon the harmon
ised CENELEC generic standard EN 61000-3-
2:2006/A1:2009+A2:2009, EN 61000-3-3:2008,
EN61000-6-1:2007 and EN61000-6-3:2007.
C€
If this equipment does cause harmful in
terference to radio or television reception,
which
can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encour
aged 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 cir
cuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer
ence received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORY
Item
•AC adapter (BC-157S)*- Qty.
.... 1
*Different types or no AC adapter is supplied,
depending on the BC-197 version.
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United
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CHARGING OPERATION
CD Connect the BC-157SACadapter, oran
optional OPC-656 DC power cable, to
the BC-197, as illustrated below.
• No status indicator lights up.
(D Insert a battery pack with (or without) the
transceiver into a BC-197 charging slot.
• The corresponding status indicator lights up
in
orange.
Transceiver
Battery pack
When the status indicator changes to
GREEN, battery charging is completed.
• But it is still charging in the Ni-MH battery
pack trickle charge mode.
CAUTION: The transceiver power MUST
be turned OFF during charging, otherwise;
• the battery will not be correctly charged.
• the battery life may be shortened.
Charger adapters" are
installed in each slot.
NEVER transmit near the BC-197
or the AC adapter while charging.
*' The shape of charger adapter depends
on the version of the BC-197.
AC adapter
(An AC adapter is
not
supplied with
some versions.)
Status indicator
(each indicator independently functions) DC
power cable (OPC-656)
(Connect to a DC power supply; 12 to 16 V/at least 7 A)
Red line : © Black line : 0
STATUS INDICATOR
O Lights orange : While charging
O Lights
green : Charging has com
pleted.
O Blinks red :
• There is a problem with the inserted
battery pack and/or the charger.
• The protector is activated (not a mal
function) such as when;
• The battery pack temperature exceeds
+45°C(+113T).
- Remove and cool down the battery
pack.
•
The end of the battery pack's working life.
- When the indicator blinks within 1 hour
from the start of the charging, charge
the battery pack without a transceiver or
with a powered-off transceiver. In
case
the status indicator still blinks red, re
place it will a brand new battery pack.
When the status indicator does not light,
even after abattery pack is properly in
serted, the battery pack may have a prob
lem.
INFORMATION
There are four types of BC-197 chargers; one is for Ni-MH battery packs, and the other
three are for Li-ion battery packs.
Check your battery type, and then be sure to choose the suitable charger.
BC-197 Charger Type
Chargeable Battery pack
With AD-120* charger adapters Ni-MH battery pack: BP-264
With AD-121* charger adapters Li-ion battery pack :BP-265
With AD-122* charger adapters Li-ion battery pack :BP-230N, BP-232N, BP-232FM
With AD-124* charger adapters
Li-ion battery pack : BP-275
The adapter model, AD-120, AD-121, AD-122 or AD-124 is printed on the inside bottom of
the charger adapter. On the AD-120 and AD-121, the type of battery they hold is printed
on the top right corner of the adapter.
%Charging Li-ion battery packs:
/Zlo protect the battery, BC-197 will
y* charge a Li-ion battery pack to only
ty about 90% of it's fully charged capacity.
'A Also the operating time ofa transceiver
y. with the battery pack will be shorter. If
y. you would like to fully charge the battery
/A pack, use the BC-193 or BC-160 instead
(A of the BC-197.
y/j NOTE:
'A After charging has completed, the BC-
y197 will automatically recharge a Li-ion
y. battery pack when the battery voltage
y. decreases to 8 V. When the battery pack
y, is often left in the BC-197 for long peri-
y/ ods, the battery life cycle will be short-
'// ened.
Charging period (approximately)
BP-264
BP-265
BP-232N
BP-275
2 hours
2.5 hours
2.5 hours
2.2 hours
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
(projection is not included)
Weight
:303.2(W)x179.7(D)x78.2(H) mm; 11.9(W)x7.5(D)x3.1(H) in.
:Approximately
1170 g; 2 lb 9 oz
(withsix charger adapters/without AC adapter)
Charging temperature range :+10/C to +35°C; +50°F to +95°F (Ni-MH battery pack)
+10'C to +40°C; +50T to +104T (Li-ion battery pack)
Power supply requirement : 12 to 16 V DC or the specified Icom ACadapter (BC-157S)
Charging current : 840 mA±10% (rapid charge)
30 mA+15 mA (Trickle charge for Ni-MH batterypack)
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
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