3820 UG.book - Finn-ID

Base Charge ModeIn order for the battery to be charged, there must be enough voltage for thecircuitry to work. There are three conditions during which power can be suppliedto the base:Condition 1: 9VDC power supply connected to the barrel connectorCondition 2: 12VDC host power source onlyCondition 3: 5VDC host power source onlyThe chart below describes each selection by condition.Condition 1 Condition 2 Condition 3Automatic Fast Charge Slow Charge No ChargeFull Charge Rate Fast Charge Fast Charge No ChargeLow Charge Rate Slow Charge Slow Charge No ChargeBattery Charge Off No Charge No Charge No ChargeUsing a slow charge rate draws less current (power) from the input power sourcewhen the battery is mostly discharged.Scan the appropriate bar code for your application. Default = Automatic.* AutomaticFull Charge RateLow Charge RateBattery Charge Off2020/3820 User’s Guide 1 - 5