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USER GUIDE:

1136 4-SLOT

BATTERY CHARGER

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1136 4-Slot Battery Charger User Guide V1.1

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1136 4-Slot Battery Charger User Guide V1.1

CONTENT

Introduction

Parts of the 1136 Battery Charger

Inserting and removing the battery retaining clips

Inserting and removing a battery

Connecting the power supply

Charging batteries

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Technical specifications

Summary of specifications

Regulatory Information

FCC

Industry Canada

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

Warranty

About TSL

About

Contact

History

Version

Date

Modifications

1.0

08/08/2012

Document Creation

1.1

20/08/2012

Change to battery warning text in Regulatory Section

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1136 4-Slot Battery Charger User Guide V1.1

INTRODUCTION

The Technology Solutions 1136 4-Slot Battery Charger is intended for charging Varta Microbattery’s EasyPack
(EZPack L and EZPack XL) rechargeable Li-Polymer battery packs. The charger can charge up to four batteries
simultaneously. The four batteries can all be the same type, or can be two of each type. The charger senses which
type of battery has been inserted and adjusts the charge rate accordingly. There is an individual charge status
indicator for each battery slot. The charger also monitors the temperature of each battery pack and adjusts the
charge rate to provide optimal charge rate whilst maintaining safe battery temperature.

The 1136 Battery Charger is powered by a Motorola 12 V power supply, part number 50-14000-148R or PWRS-
14000-148C.

PARTS OF THE 1136 BATTERY CHARGER

FIGURE 1:

Parts of the 1136 Battery Charger

Back battery

compartment

Power input

socket on back

of charger

Battery retaining clips

Front battery

compartment

Power indicator

Charge status

indicators

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INSERTING AND REMOVING

THE BATTERY RETAINING CLIPS

FIGURE 2:

Inserting the battery retaining clips

The battery retaining clips are required to hold the battery in position during charge. The clips do not determine the
charge rate, but if they are not correctly positioned then the battery will not make the necessary electrical contact
and will not be charged. It is possible to have the front and back battery compartments set for the same or different
battery packs. It does not matter which compartment is set for which battery type.

The clips can be inserted in one of two slots. The front slot (nearest the charge status indicator) is for the smaller
EasyPack L battery. The rear slot (furthest from the charge status indicator) is for the larger EasyPack XL battery.
Insert the clip with the hook at the top nearest the charge status indicator.

Push the clip vertically downwards into the appropriate slot. When it is fully inserted it will click and lock into place.

If the clip needs to be moved to reconfigure the charger, pull it vertically upwards so that it releases and then lift it
out of the charger.

Clip at front for EasyPack L

Clip at back for EasyPack XL

1) Align the battery

retaining clip with

the required slot.

2) The hook at

the top of battery

retaining clip must

face forwards

towards the charge

status indicator.

3) Push the battery

retaining clip down until

it clicks into position.

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INSERTING AND REMOVING A BATTERY

Insertion

Removal

Slide battery in to

compartment, gold

contacts and label

to the front.

Ensure battery

hooks under battery

retaining clip.

Pull the top of the battery

forwards and lift the battery

out of the compartment.

FIGURE 3:

Inserting and removing a battery

To remove the battery, pull the top forwards
towards the charge status indicator so that it is
clear of the hook on the battery retaining clip. Lift
the battery out of the charge compartment.

Insert the battery with the gold contacts next to the
label facing towards the charge status indicator for
that battery compartment. Slide the battery down
into the compartment and push it backwards to
make sure it hooks under the battery retaining clip.

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CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY

Use only one of the recommended Motorola power supplies (part number 50-14000-148R or PWRS-14000-148C).

Plug the power supply into the socket on the back of the battery charger. Use an appropriate mains lead to connect
the power supply to the mains. It is recommended that when the charger is not in use that the power supply is
turned off and disconnected from the mains.

When the charger is powered the blue indicator on the front of the charger lights.

FIGURE 4:

Battery Charger power input connector

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CHARGING BATTERIES

Ensure that the battery retaining clips are positioned correctly for the required battery type (Section 3) and that the
power supply is connected (Section 5).

Insert the battery or batteries (Section 4). Batteries can be inserted and removed at any time. It is not necessary
to turn the charger power supply off to insert or remove a battery. Each charge compartment is independent of the
others. A fully charged battery can be removed whilst other batteries are still charging. A battery can be inserted
whilst other batteries are charging.

When a battery is inserted the charger senses whether it is an EasyPack L or EasyPack XL battery based on the
Identification Resistor built into the battery and selects the appropriate charge rate. The charger performs a test of
the battery to make sure it is safe to charge. So long as no problems are detected the charger starts to charge the
battery. Charge in progress is indicated by a slow flash of the charge status indicator.

When the battery is fully charged the charge status indicator changes to light continuously.

If a fault is detected with a battery, or if the battery temperature is too high or too for safe charging then the charge
status indicator shows a fast flash.

If the charger is located somewhere hot then it is possible that the additional heating of the battery whilst it is
charged will cause the charger to indicate a fault on a battery. This will automatically clear once the battery cools
down again. The battery charger adjusts the charge rate of each battery as necessary to attempt to avoid this from
happening. As a result, if the charger is used in a warm location the batteries will take longer to charge. Keeping
the charger in a cool location will ensure the fastest possible charge times.

LED colour and pattern

Status

Off

No battery in charge compartment.

Slow flash (one per one and half seconds)

The battery is being charged.

Fast flash (five per second)

There is a fault with the battery or it is too cold or too
hot.

Continuous

The battery is fully charged.

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CHARGING BATTERIES

If all four compartments of the charger are used then the charger itself will warm up. This causes it to slow the
charge rate down. This means that charging four batteries will take longer than charging one, two or three batteries.
Approximate charge times for fully discharged batteries, assuming an ambient temperature of 20°C are shown
below:

Batteries being charged

Approximate charging time

Single EasyPack L

150 minutes

Single EasyPack XL

220 minutes

Two EasyPack L

160 minutes

Two EasyPack XL

315 minutes

Four EasyPack L

180 minutes

Four EasyPack XL

360 minutes

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE

For trouble-free service observe the following precautions when using the 1136 Battery Charger:

●

Do not store or use the 1136 Battery Charger in any location that is dusty, damp, or wet.

●

Do not attempt to use any other power supply than the recommended ones.

●

Do not attempt to charge other types of battery.

MAINTENANCE

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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptoms

Possible Cause

Action

The charger indicates a fault
(fast flash)

The battery is too hot.

Leave the battery to cool down; the
charger will automatically start to
charge once the battery temperature
falls.
Move the charger to a cooler location.

The battery is too cold.

Leave the battery to warm up; the
charger will automatically start to
charge once the battery temperature
rises.
Move the charger to a warmer location.

The battery has a fault

Do not use the battery.

The charger indicates full
charge (continuous indicator)
after a short period of time.

The battery is already charged.

Use the battery.

The battery has a fault.

Do not use the battery.

The charge status indicator
does not light when a battery
is inserted.

The charger is not powered.

Verify that the power supply is
connected and powered. The blue
power indicator on the front of the
charger must be lit.

The battery retaining clip is not in the
correct location for the battery type.

Move the battery retaining clip to the
correct location.

The battery is not properly located.

Ensure the battery has been fully
pushed into the compartment and
is held by the hook on the battery
retaining clip.

The battery has a fault.

Do not use the battery.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SUMMARY OF SPECIFICATIONS

The following table summarises the 1136 Battery Charger’s intended operating environment and technical hardware
specifications:

Charging compatibility

Compatible Power Supply

Must be used with Motorola PSU 50-14000-148R or PWRS-14000-148C (12V)
and an IEC mains lead

Compatible Batteries

EasyPack™ L Rechargeable Li-Polymer battery
EasyPack™ XL Rechargeable Li-Polymer battery

Charge time

Varies depending on the type and number of batteries, typical 150 minutes
with a single EasyPack L to 360 minutes with four EasyPack XL.

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions (maximum)

110 mm (w) × 110 mm (d) × 85 mm (h)

Dimensions (without battery
retainer clips)

110 mm (w) × 110 mm (d) × 41 mm (h)

Weight (excluding optional steel
base)

180 g (6.4 oz)

Enclosure material

GE Lexan Polycarbonate

Colour

Grey with black battery retainer clips.

Material finish

Sparked surface

User indication

Individual charge status indicator for each battery slot.
Power on indicator

Environmental

Operating Temperature

5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)

Storage Temperature

-40°C to +70°C (-40°F to 158°F)

Humidity

Up to 90% Relative humidity Non Condensing

Drop specification

76.2 cm (30 inch) drops to vinyl tiled concrete at room temperature.

Electrostatic discharge

+/-15kV air discharge, +/-8kV direct discharge

Construction

RoHS compliant

Regulatory

EMI/RFI

EN 61000-6-3:2007+A1:2011, EN 61000-6-1:2007
Title 47 of the CFR:2010, Part 15 Subpart (b)
ICES-003 Issue 4:2004

Electrical Safety

IEC 60950-1: 2nd Edition 2005; Am 1:2009 (National and group differences in
accordance with CB Bulletin dated 2012-02-21)
EN 60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A12:2011
AS/NZS 60950.1:2011
UL 60950-1 (CAN C22.2 CSA 60950-1) 2nd Edition, Amendment 1, December
19 2011.
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 (R2012)

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REGULATORY INFORMATION

FCC

INDUSTRY CANADA

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference, and

This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.

CAUTION:
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

USE ONLY THE CORRECT POWER SUPPLY. Use of an alternative power supply will invalidate any approval given
to this device, void the warranty for the product and may be dangerous.

It is recommended that when the charger is not in use that the power supply is turned off and disconnected from
the mains.

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WARRANTY

WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

(WEEE)

(A) Warranty

TSL’s hardware Products are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of twelve (12) months
from the date of shipment, unless otherwise provided by TSL in writing, provided the Product remains unmodified and is
operated under normal and proper conditions. Warranty provisions and durations on software, integrated installed systems,
Product modified or designed to meet specific customer specifications (“Custom Products”), remanufactured products, and
reconditioned or upgraded products, shall be as provided in the applicable Product specification in effect at the time of
purchase or in the accompanying software license.

(B) Spare Parts

Spare parts (i.e. parts, components, or subassemblies sold by TSL for use in the service and maintenance of Products) are
warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of shipment. Spare parts
may be new or originate from returned units under the conditions set forth in subsection D below.

(C) Repair of TSL branded hardware

For repairs on TSL branded hardware Products under this Agreement, including repairs covered by warranty, the repair services
provided are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials on the repaired component of the Product for a period
of thirty (30) days from the shipment date of the repaired Product, or until the end of the original warranty period, whichever is
longer. Any such defects shall be notified to TSL in writing within 7 days of the same becoming apparent.

(D) Product Service

Products may be serviced or manufactured with parts, components, or subassemblies that originate from returned products and
that have been tested as meeting applicable specifications for equivalent new material and Products. The sole obligation of TSL
for defective hardware Products is limited to repair or replacement (at TSL’s option) on a “return to base (RTB)” basis with prior
TSL authorisation.

Customer is responsible for prompt shipment to TSL and assumes all costs and risks associated with this transportation; return
shipment to the Customer will be at TSL’s expense. Customer shall be responsible for return shipment charges for product
returned where TSL determines there is no defect (“No Defect Found”), or for product returned that TSL determines is not
eligible for warranty repair. No charge will be made to Buyer for replacement parts for warranty repairs. TSL is not responsible
for any damage to or loss of any software programs, data or removable data storage media, or the restoration or reinstallation of
any software programs or data other than the software, if any, installed by TSL during manufacture of the Product.

(E) Original Warranty Period

Except for the warranty applying solely to the repaired component arising from a repair service as provided in Section C above,
the aforementioned provisions do not extend the original warranty period of any Product that had either been repaired or
replaced by TSL.

For EU Customers: All products at the end of their life must be returned to TSL for recycling. For information on how
to return product please contact TSL.

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(F) Warranty Provisions

The above warranty provisions shall not apply to any Product:
(i) which has been repaired, tampered with, altered or modified, except by TSL’s authorized service personnel;
(ii) in which the defects or damage to the Product result from normal wear and tear, misuse, negligence, improper storage, water
or other liquids, battery leakage, use of parts or accessories not approved or supplied by TSL, or failure to perform operator
handling and scheduled maintenance instructions supplied by TSL;
(iii) which has been subjected to unusual physical or electrical stress, abuse, or accident, or forces or exposure beyond normal
use within the specified operational and environmental parameters set forth in the applicable Product specification; nor shall the
above warranty provisions apply to any expendable or consumable items, such as batteries, supplied with the Product.

EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTY OF TITLE AND THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES STATED ABOVE, TSL DISCLAIMS ALL
WARRANTIES ON PRODUCTS FURNISHED HEREUNDER INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW A LIMITATION ON
HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR CONSUMER PRODUCTS. IN SUCH STATES OR COUNTRIES, FOR SUCH PRODUCTS, SOME EXCLUSIONS OR
LIMITATIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY MAY NOT APPLY.

The stated express warranties are in lieu of all obligations or liabilities on the part of TSL for damages, including but not limited
to, special, indirect or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the Product or
service. TSL’s liability for damages to Buyer or others resulting from the use of any Product or service furnished hereunder shall
in no way exceed the purchase price of said Product or the fair market value of said service, except in instances of injury to
persons or property.

TSL is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the
units improperly can possibly void the warranty. If the original shipping container was not kept, contact your local distributor or
TSL to have another sent to you.

TSL shall not be responsible for any injury, damage or loss of whatever kind caused directly or indirectly by the goods whether
as a result of their manufacture, operation, use or otherwise and the customer shall indemnify TSL from any claim arising from
any loss suffered by any third party.

WARRANTY

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