IDX i400 - Manual

Rev. 2004.04.26
IDX TECHNOLOGY
i400
SEQUENTIAL CHARGER/DISCHARGER
FEATURES
- Sequential fast Charger / Discharger for Nickel Cadmium (NiCD) batteries and IDX NP
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries.
- Can be used for NP and BP style batteries
- Auto detection features for damaged or misused batteries and charger protection.
- Lightweight, compact, easy to carry for ENG, DNG and Field operation.
- Robust metal case, recessed power switch, built-in spare fuse
- Universal A/C power input 100~240vAC for worldwide use.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A. Connect AC power cord firmly.
B. Set the power switch ON at the rear of the unit (the front panel green led will light).
C. For use as a charger:-
The i400 is a sequential charger. The sequence for battery charging is called the charging
sequence loop. The charging sequence loop starts at channel 1 then progresses through to
channel 4, and then back to 1 again (1,2,3,4,1,2,3,4….). The charger automatically searches
each channel for a battery to charge, in a continuous loop. The charging sequence loop is
interrupted only by the detection of a valid battery to be charged. The red LED will be
displayed, signifying a charge in progress. Upon completion of charging the red LED will turn
green and the sequence loop will resume from that point. Once fully charged all batteries are
trickle charged.
For use as charger/discharger:-
The red button on the front of the unit is used to activate discharge. Unless depressed the unit
will automatically charge only. Similarly to charging, the unit has sequential discharging.
Once the discharge button is pressed the LED will flash green. The LEDs for all other
channels will turn amber waiting for discharge.
Note: - Charge Priority for BP and NP batteries connected to the same channel
The unit gives priority to the BP Battery connector.
With BP & NP batteries connected the NP-type will not be charged. When a BP
battery is connected after an NP is already connected the charging (or discharging) of
the NP stops and the BP charging starts.
Typical Charge Times
This depends on battery condition and frequency of the battery usage. The following
are approximate figures,
NP-23/NP-23dx/NP-1dx ------------ 85 minutes
NP-H50/NP-H50dx------------------ 125 minutes
BP-95S/BP-95dx--------------------- 175 minutes
IDX Technology wants to thank you for purchasing the i400 , our sequential fast charger/discharger,
and hopes that its compact and careful design will satisfy all your battery charging needs. Please
utilize this Operation Manual for help on how to best use the
i400 . If you have any additional
questions, please contact the appropriate IDX office listed on the second page.