0 Voltage Jump Start
Discharged batteries normally have some
residual voltage. Others have no voltage at all. Many chargers on the market
today cannot recharge these dead batteries once they reach the 0 voltage state.
Using Camelion’s technology, the charger can charge these dead batteries and
bringing them back to life.
6 - Level Protection
To ensure the safety of its products
Camelion employs the most advanced microprocessor technology and incorporate it
into every single one of our Battery chargers. These include 6 of the following
key features: -dv cut off, Timer Control, Over-temperature Protection, Reverse
Polarity Protection, Over-current Control, Defective and Non-rechargeable
battery detection, Short-circuit Protection.
AA
A common battery size indicator.
AAA
A common battery size indicator.
Alkaline
Chemical used in batteries, primarily in
the anode
Alloy
A chemical compound of two or more metals
Ampere
A measure of electric current
Anode
The positive (+) terminal of a battery. The
anode typically contains a deficit of electrons when connected to the cathode
an electric current forms.
Battery Leakage
Batteries will sometimes corrode and leak electrolytic
fluid. This may occur when batteries are unused for a long time or are used in
the wrong devices. In such cases the battery should be discarded.
Capacity
The total number of ampere/hours or watt/hours
that can be withdrawn from a fully-charged cell or battery under specific
conditions.
Cathode
The negative terminal of a battery, which
contains a large quantity of electrons. Together with the anode, this is a
basic building block of a battery. During discharge, the positive electrode of
the cell is the cathode. During charging in a rechargeable battery, the
negative electrode is the cathode.
Charger
An electronic device that recharges the
rechargeable. Many manufacturers produce chargers for their rechargeable
batteries.
Charging Current
The current used to charge up a
rechargeable battery.
Charging Cycle
The complete process of charging up a
rechargeable battery. When a rechargeable battery's capacity has been depleted,
it should be inserted into a charger for a certain period of time. The charger
provides a charging current that restores the capacity in the battery so it can
be used again. This process is called the charging cycle. Some rechargeable
batteries can support up to 1000 charges or charging cycles.
Charging Time
The period of time it takes for the charger
to charge up a rechargeable battery.
Chemistry
The chemical composition or arrangement of
a material or substance.
-DV Control
This is a precise term that tracks the
rates of change of battery voltage (dv/dt). This allows optimal charging by
eliminating the overcharging and compromise of traditional fixed charge timers.
The battery stops charging when the battery is fully-charged and enters float-charging
mode.
Discharge Curve
A measure of the decrease in capacity
charted against time during the discharge of a battery.
Electric Current
A flow of electrons between an anode and a
cathode.
Electric Device
A device such as digital cameras, MP3
players etc… that uses electric energy to operate.
Electron
A negatively charged component of an atom.
Fast Charge
The ability of a charger to charge a
rechargeable battery in a few hours or less.
High Drain Device
Devices that requires a high discharge
current, such as a digital with camera flash or toy racing car
Independent Charging Channels
Each charging channels is independent from
one another, allowing simultaneous charging of different capacity, type, and length
of batteries.
Lead Acid
A type of chemical used in batteries.
Low Current Leakage
If the battery charger is not connected to a
power input and the batteries are left in the charger, the batteries will
discharge. To minimize the loss of battery charge, the charger will discharge
the batteries using the lowest possible current.
Low Drain Device
A device that requires a low discharge
current, such as a wrist watch, lamp or remote control.
MAh
Milli ampere/hours, a measure of flowing
current within an hour
Mains Voltage
The household voltage, typically 110-120 or
220-240 V AC
Memory Effect
A phenomenon in which a cell or battery
operated in successive cycles to the same, but less than full, depth of
discharge temporarily loses the rest of its capacity at normal voltage levels.
Mercury
A metal used in many older batteries,
considered toxic and environmentally harmful.
Nickel Cadmium
A common chemical compound used in
rechargeable batteries, considered toxic and environmentally harmful.
Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
A common chemical compound used in
rechargeable batteries
Operating Voltage
The actual voltage of a battery while it is
being used (discharged)
Over-current Protection
The adapter ensures the charging current is
within the specifications of the power regulation circuits within the
equipment, preventing equipment damage or safety hazards.
Over-temperature Protection
If the internal case temperature rises to
an unusually high level then the system will shut down. When the temperature
has settled to a safe level the full charge current will be available. The
cut-off temperature depends on the model e.g. 57C for the Camelion Easy to Use
F60 charger
Recharge Cycles
The number of times a battery can be
recharged
Rechargeable Battery
A battery that can be recharged by using a
charger, Typically batteries can be recharged 500-1000 times under normal
conditions.
Reverse Polarity Protection
Prevents damage to the charger if the
battery is connected in reverse. The charger automatically detects if battery
is inserted improperly i.e. positive is put against the negative plate and vice
versa.
Self-Discharge
The loss of capacity within the battery due
to the chemical reactions of the materials inside the battery during periods of
storing.
Shelf Life
The lifespan of a battery under specified
conditions. At the end of which, the battery still retain the ability to perform
to a certain extent.
Short-Circuit Protection
Prevents damage to the charger if the dc
output is short-circuited.
Single Use Battery
Also known as Primary Battery, a type of
battery that cannot be recharged and must be disposed of once the charge of the
battery is completely drained.
Special Disposal
All batteries should be disposed of and
recycled properly. Heavy lead-based batteries have toxic materials and should
be disposed of in accordance with appropriate environmental regulations.
Storage Life
The maximum length of time a battery can be
stored without losing most of its capacity.
Time-out Control
The timer function of battery charger that
will switch off the charging current after a specified period of time
Trickle Charge Current
A small current that continue to charge the
batteries when the batteries are already fully charged to maintain full
capacity.
Voltage Jump Start?
The function of reviving a 0 volt
rechargeable battery
Wattage
A measure of electric power, typically expressed
in watts or kilowatts.
Zinc Alkaline Battery
Uses zinc as the cathode, a potassium
hydroxide electrolyte and manganese dioxide as the anode. Camelion Plus and
Ultra Alkaline Batteries are zinc alkaline batteries.
Zinc Carbon Battery
Uses zinc as the cathode, a zinc chloride
electrolyte and manganese dioxide as the anode. Camelion Super Heavy Duty Batteries
are zinc-carbon batteries.