Environmental considerations have led to
the introduction of Nickel Metal Hydride battery options for the Halo Plus2 range of rechargeable
torches. To complete our product range we have added fast
chargers for both Ni-Cd and Ni-MH batteries.
The fast charger design is based on the very
latest technology and incorporates features which optimise
battery performance, life and safety. The charge time will depend
on the capacity of the batteries, but on average, 3 hours should
see most batteries fully charged (at 10 degress C). The charger
then switches to a trickle charge or standby mode.
Polarity and voltage surge protection is now
standard. The circuit is also provided with checks for charging
at low temperatures, if the cells are too cold they will not be
charged until their temperature rises.
The charger circuit is designed to operate at 12
- 30 Volts, for 230V charging an optional mains adapter is
available. For vehicle charging there is provision for sensing
the vehicle battery voltage, the circuit will switch itself off
before the battery reaches the point of not being able to start
the engine. |