Icom BC-197 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
MULTI CHARGER
BC-197
Thank you for choosing this Icom product.
The BC-197 is designed to charge Ni-MH
or Li-ion battery packs.
Please read all instructions carefully and
completely before using this charger.
PRECAUTIONS
RDANGER! NEVER charge non-Icom Ni-MH
or Li-ion rechargeable batteries. Never charge or
use an alkaline, dry cell, third-party, or counterfeit
battery packs or charger adapter. Otherwise, a fire
and/or explosion may occur.
RDANGER! KEEP battery packs away from
fire. Fire or heat may cause them to rupture or
explode. Dispose of an used battery pack in
accordance with local regulations.
RWARNING! NEVER modify the charger and/
or power adapter. This may cause a fire hazard or
electric shock.
CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery packs in
areas with extremely high temperatures, such as
near fires or stoves, inside a sun heated vehicle,
or in direct sunlight. In such environments, the
safety/protection circuit in the battery will activate,
causing the battery to stop charging.
CAUTION: DO NOT insert the battery packs (with/
without the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet
or soiled. This could corrode the battery charger
terminals or damage the charger. The charger is
not waterproof.
CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery packs dur-
ing a lightning storm. It may result in an electric
shock, cause a fire or damage the battery pack or
transceiver. Always disconnect the power adapter
before a storm.
CAUTION: DO NOT let metal, wire, and so on,
touch any internal parts of the charger.
CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery in condi-
tions of extreme cold (under 10°C, +50°F) or
extreme heat.
Ni-MH batteries: over +35˚C, +95˚F
Li-ion batteries: over +40˚C, +104˚F
The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out
of the specified temperature range. Additionally,
battery performance or battery life may be reduced.
CAUTION: DO NOT use the charger with the
power adapter when it is covered by objects that
impede heat dispersal.
USE INDOORS ONLY! NEVER expose the char-
ger and the power adapter to rain, snow or any
liquids.
Always place the charger in a secure place to
avoid inadvertent use by unauthorized person.
USE only specified accessories. Using third party
or counterfeit may result in a fire hazard or electric
shock.
Keep the charger away from TV sets or radios to
prevent interference.
MAKE SURE battery and charger contacts are
always clean. Otherwise, battery packs may not
be charged properly
.
Be careful of the battery pack’s temperature—
when the battery pack is extremely cold (espe-
cially for Ni-MH batteries), the charger cannot
charge the pack.
When the charger is not in use, disconnect the power
adapter from an AC outlet. The power adapter con-
sumes power when connected to the AC outlet.
When the operating period becomes extremely
short after full charging, the battery pack has
reached the end of its life and a new battery pack
must be purchased.
An appropriate desktop charger adapter must be
purchased separately to charge different Icom bat-
tery packs . See “INFORMATION” for details.
FCC INFORMATION
FCC WARNING
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
ABOUT CE
Versions of the BC-197 which
display the “CE” symbol on the
serial number label comply with
the essential requirements of the 2014/30/EU
directive for Electromagnetic Compatibility and the
2001/95/EC directive for General Product Safety.
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
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Icom is not responsible for the destruction,
damage to, or performance of any Icom or
non-Icom equipment, if the malfunction is
because of:
• Force majeure, including, but not limited to,
fires, earthquakes, storms, floods, lightning,
other natural disasters, disturbances, riots,
war, or radioactive contamination.
• The use of Icom transceivers with any
equipment that is not manufactured or
approved by Icom.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United
States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORY
Item Qty.
• Power adapter (BC-157S)*···················· 1
* A different type or no power adapter is supplied,
depending on the charger version.
This equipment has 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 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 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 reception, 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.
NOTE: If your battery packs seem to have
no capacity even after being fully charged,
completely discharge them, then fully charge
them again. If they still do not retain a charge
(or very little), a new battery packs must be
purchased.
The crossed-out wheeled-
bin symbol on your product,
literature, or packaging reminds
you that in the European Union,
all electrical and electronic
products, batteries, and
accumulators (rechargeable batteries) must be
taken to designated collection locations at the
end of their working life. Do not dispose of these
products as unsorted municipal waste. Dispose
of them according to the laws in your area.
DISPOSAL

Charging the Li-ion battery packs:
To protect the battery, the BC-197 will
charge a Li-ion battery pack to only
approximately 90% of its capacity, and
the operating time will be shorter. If you
want to fully charge the battery pack, use
the BC-193,BC-160, BC-205, or BC-204
instead of the BC-197.
NOTE:After charging has completed, the
BC-197 will automatically recharge a
Li-ion battery pack when the battery
voltage decreases to 8 V. If the battery
pack is often left in the BC-197 for long
periods of time, the battery life cycle will
be shortened.
HOW TO CHARGE
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qConnect the BC-157S power adapter, or
an optional OPC-656 DC power cable,
as shown below.
• No status indicator lights up.
w Insert a battery pack, with or without the
transceiver, into a charging slot.
• The status indicator for the slot lights orange.
eWhen the status indicator changes to
green, battery charging is completed.
• The pack continues trickle charging if it is a
Ni-MH battery pack.
(Different types or no power adapter is supplied,
depending on the charger version.)
BC-157S AC ADPTER
Transceiver
Battery pack
Tu rn OFF
Status indicator
(Individual indicators)
Charger adapters* are
installed in each slot.
The shape of charger adapter may difer
depending on the charger version.
* Connect to a DC power source (12 ~ 16 V, at least 7 A)
Red line : +Black line : _
OPC-656 DC POWER CABLE (purchase separately)
There are six types of BC-197 chargers. One is for Ni-MH battery packs, and the other five
are for Li-ion battery packs.
Check your battery type, and then be sure to use the appropriate charger adapter.
BC-197 Charger Type Battery pack
With AD-120* charger adapter Ni-MH battery pack: BP-264
With AD-121* charger adapter Li-ion battery pack: BP-265
With AD-122* charger adapter
Li-ion battery packs: BP-230N, BP-232N, BP-232H, and
BP-232FM
With AD-124* charger adapter Li-ion battery pack: BP-275
With AD-128* charger adapter Li-ion battery packs:BP-227, BP-227FM, BP-227UL,
and BP-274
With AD-129* charger adapter Li-ion battery packs: BP-245N
* The name of charger adapter is printed on the inside bottom of the adapter.
On the AD-120 and AD-121, the available battery pack is printed on the top right corner of the adapter.
mLights orange: While charging
mLights green: Charging is completed.
mBlinks red:
l There is a problem with the battery pack and/or the charger.
l The protection circuit is activated (not a malfunction) when:
• The battery pack temperature exceeds +45°C (+113 ˚F ).
– Remove and cool down the battery pack.
• The battery pack is at the end of its working life.
– When the indicator blinks within 1 hour from the start of the charging, charge the battery pack
again. If the indicator still blinks red, replace the battery pack with a brand new one.
STATUS INDICATOR
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: 303.2 (W) × 179.7 (D) × 78.2 (H) mm, 11.9 (W) × 7.5 (D) × 3.1 (H) inch
(projection is not included)
Weight: Approximately 1170 g, 2 lb 9 oz (with AD-120, AD-121, AD-122 or AD-124)
Approximately 1200 g, 2 lb 10 oz (with AD-128)
Approximately 1255 g, 2 lb 12 oz (with AD-129)
(with six charger adapters/without power adapter)
Charging temperature range: 10˚C ~ 35˚C, 50˚F ~ 95˚F (Ni-MH battery pack)
10˚C ~ 40˚C, 50˚F ~ 104˚F (Li-ion battery pack)
Power supply requirement: 12 ~ 16 V DC or the specified power adapter (BC-157S)
Charging current: 840 mA ±10% (rapid charging)
30 mA ±15 mA (Trickle charging for Ni-MH battery pack)
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
INFORMATION
CAUTION: The transceiver power
MUST be turned OFF during charging,
otherwise:
• The battery pack will not correctly
charge.
• The battery life may be shortened.
The transceiver cannot be used, even
while charging.
Charging period (approximately)
NOTE: When the indicator turns off, even while a battery pack is inserted:
May be a poor connection—reinsert the battery pack.
BP-264: 2 hours BP-232N: 2.5 hours BP-275: 2.2 hours BP-245N: 3 hours
BP-265: 2.5 hours BP-232H: 3.5 hours BP-227: 2.5 hours
BP-230N: 1.4 hours
BP-232FM : 3 hours BP-274: 2.5 hours