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Programming
Form mode (NiMH, NiCd)
Inasmuch as Form mode has no shutoff function, the charging process in this mode must be
monitored. Use this mode to reactivate older batteries or batteries that have been stored for a
lengthy period and whose level is unknown.
Slow overcharging of the entire battery pack ensures that even the weakest cells are fully charged,
whereas the battery’s strongest cells convert the extra electricity to heat. In other words, the battery
should feel warm after being charged using this mode. The heat generated by low charging current
for up to approximately 20 to 30 hours will not damage the battery in any way.
However, in order to avoid damaging the battery, this mode needs to be programmed carefully,
as follows:
If you’re unsure which values to select in such a case, then select the lowest ones (also see
“Reducing charging current” below) . It is also important to limit maximum charged capacity,
likewise via manual selection.
Note: This charging method should be used in exceptional cases only – notably, for example, for
batteries that have been stored for several months or that are extremely discharged. With such
batteries, standard charging mode is likely to shut down prematurely since full recognition of the
battery level is determined by the majority of cells, but not by the weaker ones.
NEVER use this mode with Li-Ion batteries. This mode is
intended for use SOLELY with NiCd and NiMH batteries.
Important: When charging bottle batteries, it is essential to leave the cover open to allow
for better heat dissipation.
Select the maximum charging current manually, in accordance with the battery’s characteristics
as follows:
NightMare 7.8/8.2 Ah: 0.9 A
Passubio XC 5.2 Ah: 0.5 A
X-Beam 3.2 Ah: 0.3 A
Discharge mode
This “Disc” mode discharges your battery and then shows you the amount of capacity discharged,
thus enabling you to check your battery’s capacity. However, you also need to bear in mind that
Charger One is not a measuring device and that the capacity shown on the display is only a relative
value.
Note: Charger One discharge current is limited to 0.1-0.5 A, which in turn determines discharge time.
Helpful hint: Discharge mode can also be used without the power supply connected, which makes
the discharge and capacity determination process very convenient. However, please note that the
charger gets quite warm during the discharge process.
The submenus of the various charging modes enable you to define the basic settings for each such
mode. To access the submenus, hold down the Select button for more than three seconds.
If you do not press the Select button again, one of the three options will be displayed for five seconds
and its value will be saved when the program switches to the next option. Once all three options have
been displayed, Charger One automatically goes back to the main menu and is ready for charging.
Charging mode submenus:
Charger One