La Crosse Technology BC-500 specifications Discharge Mode, Test Mode

DISCHARGE MODE

To select the Discharge Mode, press the MODE key for 3 seconds after the status of the batteries is displayed. Discharge mode will first discharge the battery, then charge it. When discharging, the “DISCHARGE“ sign and battery voltage (Figure 7) will be shown on the LCD.

(Figure 7)

Discharging voltage

Discharge Mode

After fully discharging the battery(s), they will be re-charged again. The display of voltage and percentage will alternate on the LCD. Once the battery is full, the voltage will be displayed with the “FULL” sign. The charger will switch to trickle charge with around 5% of the charging current to keep the rechargeable batteries full.

TEST MODE

Press the MODE key for 5 seconds after the status of the batteries is displayed, and the Test mode can be selected. In Test mode the

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