Velleman VL3288 - Manual

VL3288 VELLEMAN 1
VL3288 – Universal Charger for NiMH & NiCd Batteries
1. Introduction
Thank you for buying the VL3288! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service.
If the device was damaged in transit, don't install or use it and contact your dealer.
Your VL3288 can charge 1 to 4 AAA or AA or 1 to 2 9V NiCd or NiMH batteries. It is a single slot charger, which means
different sizes (AA, AAA or E), types (NiMH, NiCd) and capacities of batteries can be charged simultaneously.
2. Safety Warnings
• Do not expose this device to rain or moisture and only use it indoors.
• Only insert rechargeable Ni-Cd and/or Ni-MH batteries. Any attempt to recharge other battery types or non-
rechargeable batteries may result in exploding batteries, injury and a damaged device.
• Children should not be allowed to use this device or play with it.
3. Operating Instructions
Plug the device into a mains outlet, even if only to test batteries.
a. Testing batteries
Set the function switch to "test". Only the battery in the first slot (the left one) is tested. The test LED (the white one at
the top) will light up to indicate the strength of the battery (no light means no power ; bright light means a lot of
power). Batteries in other slots will be charged in the meantime.
b. Discharging batteries
Set the function switch to "discharge" (this option is not available for 9V batteries). The batteries' red LEDs will be
switched off to indicate the batteries are being discharged.
NOTE: the device will not switch to charge mode automatically after discharge. Check if the batteries are fully
discharged using the 'test' function.
c. Charging batteries
Set the function switch to "charge". The individual red LED lights up to indicate the inserted battery is being charged.
NOTE: the charging process is not stopped automatically when the batteries are fully charged.
4. Technical Specifications
Input 230Vac
50Hz
Output Voltage 4x(1.2Vdc 150mA) 0.96VA (max)
2x(9Vdc 13mA)
Charging time
Battery Size NiCd capacity: charging time NiMH capacity: charging time
AAA 180 mAh: 1.5 - 3h 550 mAh: 5-8h
AA 500 mAh: 5-8h 1200 mAh: 10-15h
E-block (9V) 100 mAh: 5-11h 140 mAh: 8-15h
The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.