User's Manual
1678 RFD OPERATION MANUAL 37
Table 4-1 RFD 5 Position Charger & Conditioner
Figure Index No. Description
Figure 2-11 1 Cooling air inlets (x2).
Figure 2-11 2 System Charge Mode Indicator (yellow). Indicates the attached units will be
charged only (no discharge).
Figure 2-11 3 System Discharge then Charge Mode Indicator (yellow). Indicates the attached
units will receive a discharge, and then a charge.
Figure 2-11 4 System Discharge Mode Indicator (yellow). This mode is used to discharge the
batteries in preparation for storage.
Figure 2-11 5 System Condition Mode Indicator (yellow). This mode is used to restore
batteries that have been in storage.
Figure 2-11 6 Unit Charge Indicator (red, x5). This indicator lights when the attached unit is
charging.
Figure 2-11 7 Unit Ready Indicator (green, x5). This indicator lights when the attached unit
has completed its charge cycle.
Figure 2-11 8 Unit Discharge Indicator (yellow, x5). This indicator lights when the attached
unit is discharging.
Figure 2-11 9 Unit Error Indicator (yellow, x5). This indicator lights when the attached unit
has experienced a fault when charging.
Figure 2-11 10 Cooling air outlets (x2).
Figure 2-11 11 Charge cables (x5).
Figure 2-11 12 Set Switch, used to set the charger to operate in the selected Mode.
Figure 2-11 13 Mode Switch, used to select the mode of operation for the charger.
Figure 2-11 14 Power Jack, +12V DC.
4.4.2. Charge Mode provides a charge only of the connected units. The charge
time in Charge Mode is about 2 hours for fully discharged batteries. Less time is
required for units that have a partial charge. Charge Mode is usually used when rapid
deployment of the system is required.
4.4.3. Discharge & Charge Mode provides a full discharge of the connected units,
followed by a complete charge. A full Discharge & Charge Mode cycle requires about
5 hours for completion. This mode is recommended for normal use to ensure full
battery capacity and health.
4.4.4. Discharge (Store) Mode discharges the batteries down to a level that is
recommended when long term storage is required. The Condition (Restore) Mode
should be used to return units for use that have been stored.