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#1:
I thought Discharge and Conditioning were the same thing ! Can you explain
the difference ? |
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#1:
Conditioning is an added function on some advanced chargers that
begins each charge with a short programmed cycle that prepares the
batteries for optimum charging and often may help prevent future problems
from developing. Each company may have their own proprietary way of
doing this but basically it is the way that a charger insures the best
charge rate and battery performance. Discharging is exactly as it
sounds. This feature will discharge the batteries to a safe
level ( actually run the battery down ) prior to charging.
This is often necessary when charging NiCD type rechargeable
batteries so as to prevent or eliminate the memory effect which is
possible with NiCD type rechargeable batteries. |
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#2:
Should I discharge my batteries using the Discharge/Deep Conditioning
function of the AT-5798 PRO each time I charge my batteries. |
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#2:
In short
NO. This feature should only be used when necessary, such as when
NiCD batteries are no longer operating up to par or if they have
developed a memory and are no longer accepting a full charge. Use of the
discharge function also can be used when charging NiCD batteries so as
to prevent them from developing the dreaded memory effect. Sometimes
just by putting either NiCD or even NiMH batteries through a discharge
cycle prior to charging will in most cases improve their performance
and/or extend their useful life. * Please note that NIMH batteries DO
NOT REQUIRE a discharge cycle ( or is it desirable ) before each and
every charging. Excessive use of the discharge function when
charging NiMH batteries can shorten the useful life and/or even damage
NiMH batteries in some cases. NiMH batteries are designed and can be
recharged at any level of discharge without developing any memory effect
or problems, period.
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#3:
You state that the AT-57908 PRO will automatically charge any AA, AAA, C,
or D size NiMH or NiCD batteries regardless of capacity. What if in
the near future battery manufacturers increase the standard capacities
above what is currently available ? What if they are able to make a
10,000 mAH "D" size battery. Will the AT-5798 PRO charge these
batteries? |
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#3: Absolutely. The AT-5798 PRO will charge
these batteries to their full capacity automatically. |
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#4:
How about when charging 9V batteries. Do they charge automatically in the
AT-5798 PRO or do I have to remove them after a given time?
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#4: The 9V battery
sockets have a 13mA charge rate and are not automatically controlled by
the AT-5798 PRO's advanced circuitry. Due to the very low charge
rate it is very difficult and and expensive to build a 9V charger with
automatic capabilities and still maintain a charger with the AT-5798 PRO's
capabilities. So if you have a 160 mA 9V battery to charge you would
need allow approximately 13-14 hours for a complete charge. 14 hrs
times 13mA = 182 mA. Don't worry, your battery will only charge up to a
certain point regardless. Even if
you were to leave them for 20 hours their is no danger of over charging
because of the very low rate of charge. |
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#5:
When I use the Discharge/Deep
Conditioning Function on the AT-5798 PRO, why does it only function on the
1st Bank ( Left Side only ) ? |
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#5 : The AT-5798 PRO was
developed to allow several different options when charging different
battery chemistries or battery sizes. Each bank in the AT-5798 is
independent and is designed to charge any combination of battery sizes or
chemistries in each bank, but they must be charged two at a time as long
as they are of the same type, size, capacity and manufacturer. However
only Bank One has a button which activates the Discharge/Deep Conditioning
function. The Discharge Button once pushed will only take a few seconds
or more to perform the Discharge/Deep Conditioning Cycle. Once this
cycle is completed you may leave your batteries in Bank One to continue to
charge automatically or you can remove them from Bank One and proceed
Discharge/Deep Condition another set of two batteries. For example
you can be charging two "C" NiCD batteries in bank
one and two "AA" NiMH batteries in bank two. This way you can
Discharge/Deep Condition the two "C" NiCD batteries in Bank One without
interrupting the NiMH batteries charging in Bank Two. This versatility is
why the AT-5798 PRO is a very popular charger. Since Discharging is
only needed occasionally and usually only needed for NiCD batteries and
again it only requires only a few seconds or more to perform this function
prior to recharging. |
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