Kenwood KVC-18 User manual

KVC-18
D.C. Vehicular Charger
COMPATIBILITY
•TK-2180/3180 Portables (all models)
•TK-5210/5310 Portables (all models)
•Charges NiCD & NiMH Only*
GENERAL FEATURES
•Heavy Duty D.C. Vehicle Charger
•Charge/Trickle/Repeat LED Indicators
•Vehicular Repeater On/Off Switch
•Vehicular Man-Out Output
•Spring-Tension Charge Well
•Portable Safety Strap
•KMC-25/26 Compatible
•Adjustable Mounting Bracket
* Charges KNB-31A NiCD, KNB-32N / KNB-41NC NiMH only.
Does NOT charge KNB-33L Li-ion packs.

ADS#12407 Printed in USA
JQA-QMA1205
Model KVC-18
GENERAL
Portable Radio Compatibility TK-2180/3180 (all models)
TK-5210/5310 (all models)
Rapid Charge Cycle & Usage 2.5 Hours (Typical)*
* Depends on battery chemistry, capacity, initial
charge & temperature
Input Voltage 11.0 to 15.0 VDC Negative Ground
13.8 VDC Nominal, 1.0A Nominal
Current Drain 35 mA in Standby Mode
Current Charge Rate 1000 mA Rapid Charge (RED LED)
65 mA Trickle Charge (GREEN LED)
Battery Chemistry Charges KNB-31A NiCD, KNB-32N / KNB-41NC NiMH only.
Does NOT charge KNB-33L Li Ion or any other Li Ion packs.
Size 3.7"W x 3.7"H x 5.3"D (excluding protrusions)
Weight 2 lbs.
Operating Temperature -30˚C to +65˚C (-2˚F to +149˚F)
Charge Temperature +15˚C to +40˚C (59˚F to +104˚F)
Note: Per most manufacturer specifications,
NiCd cells should not be charged at temperatures
lower than +5˚C and higher than +45˚C.
Accessory Connector Pin Outs Pin 1: (RED) – A+ Battery Positive
(Pin numbers are molded into the accessory plug) Pin 2: (WHITE) – Repeater Control Output (RPTR ON = active LOW (8 Ωnominal)
Pin 3: N.C.
Pin 4: Yellow Ignition Sense (or tie to A+)
Pin 5: N.C.
Pin 6: (BLACK) – Battery Negative or Chassis Negative Ground
Fuse Red A+ lead (2A)
Yellow Ignition Sense (200 mA)
Speaker/Microphones: KMC-25, KMC-26 compatible
Included Accessories Instruction Sheet, D.C. power cable, adjustable mounting bracket,
2 hex-head bracket-to-charger well screws (hardware to secure the
bracket to a vehicle surface is not included).
Technical Specifications