Operation Manual

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4. Switching on for the first time
4.1. Preparation
4.1.1. Charging the transmitter battery
On the left-hand side of the transmitter you will find the MULTIPLEX universal
socket. We call it „universal“ because you can use it for several functions:
• charging the transmitter battery,
• connecting the cable for teacher/pupil operation (9.2. Teacher/pupil mode), and
• connecting the cable for diagnosis operation (12.3. Using the diagnosis lead).
Charging the battery - important note:
•• Automatic battery fuse
The battery installed in your transmitter is fitted with an internal thermal fuse.
The COCKPIT
MM
must be used only with a genuine MULTIPLEX battery
fitted with this type of fuse.
This fuse protects the battery from excessive current flow if a short-circuit should
occur.
!!
When the short-circuit is removed, the fuse element cools down within about
one minute, and the battery then works again normally.
•• First connect the charge lead to the charger
Always connect the charge lead to the battery charger first, and only then to the
transmitter. If you do it the other way round, the banana plugs on the charge lead
could touch and short-circuit the battery.
•• When charging the battery please note:
Normal (slow) charging:
no restrictions or special measures required.
Rapid charging with automatic charge termination: do not exceed the maximum
current stated in the operating instructions. If you ignore this, the fuse element may
trip, and the charge process will be broken off prematurely.
Never exceed the charge currents stated by the manufacturer!
4.1.2. Charging the receiver battery
The same recommendations apply to the receiver battery.
Read the manufacturer’s charging notes, which are printed on the
battery. The charge currents stated by the manufacturer must not be
exceeded!