Icom BC-197 User manual

Thank you for purchasing the BC-197
multi charger. The BC-197 is designed
to charge Ni-MH or Li-Ion battery packs.
Please read these instructions thoroughly
before using the BC-197.
PRECAUTIONS
A DANGER! Charge only specified
Icom battery packs with Icom chargers.
Only Icom battery packs are tested and
approved to be charged with Icom char
gers. Charging third-party or counterfeit
battery packs may cause smoke, fire, or
cause the battery to burst.
USE INDOORS ONLY! NEVER expose
the multi charger and the AC adapter to
rain, snow or any liquids.
CAUTION:
NEVER insert a battery 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 attempt to charge alkaline or dry
cell battery packs. The BC-197 charges
only Icom specified
Ni-MH or Li-Ion battery
packs.
NEVER let metal, wire, etc. touch any
internal part of the multi charger.
NEVER incinerate used battery packs.
This may cause an explosion.
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 disassembly the multi charger
and/or AC adapter. Incorrect reassem
bly may result in a fire hazard or electric
shock.
DO NOT charge in conditions of extreme
cold (under +10°C; +50°F) or extreme heat;
Ni-MH battery pack: over +35*C; +95'F
Li-Ionbattery pack: over +40*C; +104T
or unusual conditions like overvoltage.
Otherwise, the safety/protection circuit in
the charger willactivate, and stop charging.
Keep the charger away from TV sets or
radios to prevent interference.
^ Make sure battery and charger contacts
4gare always clean;otherwise the battery
^ 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 digi
tal device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable 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 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 respon
sible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
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ABOUT CE
Versions of the BC-197 which
display the "CE" symbol on the
serial number label comply with
the essential requirements of the 2004/108/EC
directive for Electromagnetic Compatibility.
This compliance is based upon the harmonised
CENELEC generic standard EN61000-3-2:
2006, EN61000-3-3+A2: 2005, EN61000-6-1:
2007 and EN61000-6-3:2007.
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 receivingantenna.
• 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 ra
dio/TVtechnician 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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CHARGING OPERATION
®Connect the BC-157S AC adapter, or an
optional OPC-656 DC power cable, to
the BC-197, as illustrated below.
• No status indicator lights up.
<D Inserta batterypack with (or without) the
transceiver into a BC-197 charging slot.
• The corresponding status indicatorlightsup
in orange.
Transceiver
Battery pack
(DWhen 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.
Turn OFF the power
Chargeradapters*' 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 :©
STATUS INDICATOR
O Lights orange :While charging
O Lightsgreen : Charginghas completed.
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 ex
ceeds+45°C (+113T).
- Remove and cool down the battery
pack.
•The end of the battery pack's work
ing 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, replace it willa brand new battery
pack.
When the status indicator does not light,
even after a battery pack is properly in
serted, the battery pack may have a prob
lem.
INFORMATION
There are three types of BC-197 chargers;one is for Ni-MH batterypacks, and the other
two are for Li-Ion battery packs.
Checkthe typeof battery you are using, 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
WithAD-121*charger adapters Li-Ion battery
pack: BP-265
WithAD-122*charger adapters Li-Ion battery
pack: BP-230N, BP-232N, BP-232FM
*The adapter model, AD-120, AD-121 or AD-122 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:
ZJTo protect the battery, BC-197 will
/Z charge a Li-Ion battery pack to only
M about 90% of it's fully charged capacity.
%! Also the operating time of a transceiver vz
w with the battery pack will be shorter. If A
'A you would like to fully charge the bat- "
'A tery pack, use the BC-193 or BC-16C
%
instead of the BC-197.
VA NOTE:
to After charging has completed, the BC-
%/197 will automatically recharge a Li-Ion
'A battery pack when the battery voltage
'A decreases to 8 V. When the battery
A pack is often left in the BC-197 for long
A periods, the battery life cycle will be
W shortened.
Charging period (approximately)
BP-264:2 hours
BP-265:2.5 hours
BP-232N: 2.5 hours
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
(projection is not included)
Weight
Charging temperature range
Power supply requirement
Charging current
:303.2(W)x179.7(D)x78.2(H) mm
1115/i6(W)x7Vi6(D)x3%2(H) in.
:Approx. 1170 g; 5 oz (with sixchargeradapters/without AC adapter)
:+10*Cto +35*C;+50/F to +95T (Ni-MH battery pack)
+10'C to +40*C; +50T to +104T (Li-Ion battery pack)
: 12 to 16 V DCor the specified IcomACadapter (BC-157S)
: 840 mA±10% (rapidcharge)
30 mA±15 mA (Trickle charge for Ni-MH battery pack)
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
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