GWS MC2002 help

I am trying to charge a JP 2100mah 9.6v with a GWS MC2002 charger and am
confused where I should set the current adj (%) knob and how long I should
leave this battery charging? At the moment its being run from a 12v car
battery also can I run the GWS through a 12v transformer from the mains if
so will any regulated 12v one do? I have searched everywhere for these
answers but the more I read the more confused I get.
Any help would be greatly appreciated

Eugene

You do not mention if this is a Nicad battery or a NiMH battery since
the charger can do both. In both cases you would set the knob to the
one hour rate in this case being a battery of 2.1A/hr you set the knob
to 1A and no more. This charger has Delta peak detection so it will
shutoff automatically once battery is charged however some chargers
(and this could be one) do not pick up too well when NiMH batteries
are fully charged so check for the first sign of heat when charging
these batteries and disconnect the charger.

NO. This is a field charger and can charge up to a 6A rate most
transformers (plug packs) are not capable of supplying a current
anywhere near this. Also important to ensure that when the charger is
connected to a battery that very good contact is made to ensure the
charger does not malfunction.

Reckless Loony
Moer reckless and loonier than ever !!

I meant to write 2A and no more.

Reckless Loony
Who stuffed up

In article <3f64acb3.223750@news.arach.net.au>, (RECKLESS LOONY) says...

I read in the manual 1.5 * C is okay for NiMH batteries although
manufacturers would prefer you do 1 * C as you say.
NiCd types can be set even higher.

Thanks for your help

Eugene

Although one can charge Nicd's at a higher rate than the 1 hour rate
to get the most life out of the pack it is best not exceed the 1 hour
charge rate.

Reckless Loony
More reckless and loonier than ever !!

http://www.modelhelicopters.co.uk/acatalog/Chargers.html

This is the power supply I use for my SuperNova. It's nice and compact but a
little pricey at £35.

Phil.

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3 6th October 20:58 (reckless loony) External User Posts: 1	GWS MC2002 help I meant to write 2A and no more. Reckless Loony Who stuffed up

4 6th October 20:58 pc External User Posts: 1	GWS MC2002 help In article <3f64acb3.223750@news.arach.net.au>, (RECKLESS LOONY) says... I read in the manual 1.5 * C is okay for NiMH batteries although manufacturers would prefer you do 1 * C as you say. NiCd types can be set even higher.

5 7th October 08:54 eugene External User Posts: 1	GWS MC2002 help Thanks for your help Eugene

6 7th October 08:54 (reckless loony) External User Posts: 1	GWS MC2002 help Although one can charge Nicd's at a higher rate than the 1 hour rate to get the most life out of the pack it is best not exceed the 1 hour charge rate. Reckless Loony More reckless and loonier than ever !!

7 9th October 10:51 philip henderson External User Posts: 1	GWS MC2002 help http://www.modelhelicopters.co.uk/acatalog/Chargers.html This is the power supply I use for my SuperNova. It's nice and compact but a little pricey at £35. Phil.