TTS Power Pods SC00550 User manual

Warranty & Support
This product is provided with a one year warranty for problems found
during normal usage. Mistreating the Power Pods or opening the unit will
invalidate this warranty.
All out of warranty repairs will be subject to a replacement fee.
Technical Support
Please visit www.tts-group.co.uk for the latest product information.
Email [email protected] for technical support.
TTS Group Ltd.
Park Lane Business Park
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Nottinghamshire,
NG17 9GU, UK.
Freephone: 0800 318686 Freefax: 0800 137525
TTS Product Code:
SC00550
WARNING: Do not dispose of this product in
household waste. Hand it over to a collection
point for recycling electronic appliances.
WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36
months due to small parts – choking hazard.
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4 rechargeable Battery Units
USER GUIDE
and Docking Station

Contents
These easy-to-use, rechargeable units will allow children to
continuously create and develop new electrical circuits without further
expense. When fully charged the PowerPods will last three hours,
in normal use. Simply place up to four PowerPods into the Docking
Station to recharge.
Contents of pack
n4 x PowerPods
nDocking Station
nInternational charger for use with the Docking Station
nUser Guide
Important Information
Know Your PowerPods
Using Your PowerPods
Recharging the PowerPods
Specification
Troubleshooting
Warranty & Support
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Important Information
Please read all instructions carefully before using and retain these
instructions for future reference.
nDo not allow your PowerPods to come into contact with water or other
liquids.
nIn the event of static your PowerPod may malfunction. In this case use
a paper clip to press the reset button (see Know Your PowerPods, p.3).
Know your PowerPods
Overload/Charge
Indicator
Positive Terminal
(1.5V)
Battery Life Indicator
Negative Terminal
(1.5V)
Reset Button
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Using Your PowerPods
PowerPods are a safer alternative to using normal 1.5V batteries. A
traditional ‘C’ or ‘D’ type cell can generate very large currents if accidentally
shorted. This can cause large amounts of heat to be generated posing a
potential risk to children. PowerPods automatically limit the output current
to a safe value, in the event of the circuit being shorted. The PowerPods turn
on automatically whenever a 4mm plug is connected into the PowerPod
negative terminal. The power remaining is clearly displayed and an overload
indicator lights to show when a misconnection or short circuit has occurred.
When the PowerPods require charging, simply place them back into the
docking station so that they are always fully charged and ready for use.
When charging the PowerPods, the red battery life indicator LED is on. When
the battery life indicator LED turns green the PowerPods are fully charged.
PowerPods can be used in exactly the same way as traditional 1.5V cells.
They can be connected in series and parallel and can power the lamps,
motors, LEDs and buzzers commonly found in primary electricity kits.
PowerPods are a perfect companion to the TTS Electricity Kit (SC00551)
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Battery Life Indicator
The battery life indicator LED shows how much battery life is remaining:
Recharging the PowerPods
Your PowerPod has a built in rechargeable battery.
To recharge, simply insert the PowerPod into its Docking Station and connect
the external power supply to begin charging. The green LED on the Docking
Staion will light when powered. A completely discharged PowerPod will take
approximately 16 hours to fully charge.
Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed.
Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
100% charge
75% charge
50% charge
25% charge
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International Charger
The Docking Station is supplied with
a multi-region adaptor. The adaptor is
supplied with the UK plug fitted but
you can change this easily to suit any
country. Press the release button and
slide the UK plug out and replace with
the required plug module. Slide the
plug module in until it “clicks” in place
securely.
The safety isolating transformer to be
used with the Docking Station should
be regularly examined for potential
hazards such as damage to the cable,
cord, plug, enclosure or other parts. In
the event of any damage, the Docking
Station must not be used until the
damage has been properly repaired.
nThe Docking Station is not intended for children under 3 years old.
nThe transformer is not a toy.
nThe Docking Station must only be used with the recommended
transformer.
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Troubleshooting
The PowerPods are designed to work reliably and predictably in all normal
conditions. However, it is possible that problems may occur. Please check the
following before contacting technical support:
Feature Specification
Battery Capacity
Battery Life
Maximum Current
Short Circuit Current
Output Voltage
Weight
Size
NiMH 1300mAH
3 hours in normal use (typical load 300mA)
1.4A (Typical)
0.2A
1.5V
1 x Pod – 100g
1 x Pod – L80 x Ø40mm
Problem Solution
PowerPods will not turn
on
PowerPods are connected
in series but there is no
output.
Battery is very low, re-charge using the
docking station.
Ensure the nagative terminal has a 4mm
lead inserted.
Ensure that you have connected the
batteries with the correct polarity.
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