Hello all, quick question.. I have a single unit IMPRES charger #WPLN4114AR that I bought used. It didn't come with a user guide, which leads to my question. Under the charger there is a 2-position slide switch labeled A-B, and it is currently set on A. I was just wondering if anyone knows what this switch is used for?
Thanks,
-Marc
IMPRES Charger question
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From the manual:
The conditioning charge feature of this system creates an audible "ticking" sound in the receiving radio during rapid and trickle charge modes of operation. This sound is caused by periodic discharge pulses to the battery. Should the sound be objectionable to the user, changing the switch position located on the bottom of the charger from position "A" to position "B" reduces the frequency of the discharge pulses. This has minimal impact on the effectiveness of the charger.
The conditioning charge feature of this system creates an audible "ticking" sound in the receiving radio during rapid and trickle charge modes of operation. This sound is caused by periodic discharge pulses to the battery. Should the sound be objectionable to the user, changing the switch position located on the bottom of the charger from position "A" to position "B" reduces the frequency of the discharge pulses. This has minimal impact on the effectiveness of the charger.
If you have lots of chargers you can buy the programmer of MOL for less than $200
RLN5671A IMPRES FLD PROGMR W/NA/LA PLUG
These arrive with no software so you need an MOL account to download the latest (free).
3.4 is due out on the 1st March
If you only have one or two chargers take them to your local MSS as they should have one but make sure they get 3.4 off MOL.
Unless you are going to use XTS2500 impress there is no need to upgrade from 3.3
RLN5671A IMPRES FLD PROGMR W/NA/LA PLUG
These arrive with no software so you need an MOL account to download the latest (free).
3.4 is due out on the 1st March
If you only have one or two chargers take them to your local MSS as they should have one but make sure they get 3.4 off MOL.
Unless you are going to use XTS2500 impress there is no need to upgrade from 3.3
It depends what batteries you are charging.
Like I said 3.4 adds XTS2500 impress
Previous versions added other battries.
I don't know what though.
My guess would be early versions were for the MTS2000 series as I think they were the first impress stuff.
Also some versions would be pure improvements to the charging algorithm.
I see if I can find out tommorrow,
Like I said 3.4 adds XTS2500 impress
Previous versions added other battries.
I don't know what though.
My guess would be early versions were for the MTS2000 series as I think they were the first impress stuff.
Also some versions would be pure improvements to the charging algorithm.
I see if I can find out tommorrow,
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