Anton/Bauer HyTron 100 User Manual

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OVER-DISCHARGED BATTERIES 
Warning:  The HyTRON battery has specialized circuits which typically will 
not allow a battery to overdischarge during extended storage (more than 90 
days).  However, if the battery is left on a load, such as a light, and allowed to 
discharge to 0 volts, the battery can be irreversibly damaged.  Never leave any 
battery unattended on equipment. 
 
An “over-discharged” voltage state is caused by leaving a battery operated 
device unattended and allowing the battery to drain beyond the low 
voltage warning point of the equipment and/or the “Flashing 15 minute 
segment” indication on the LCD of the HyTRON battery. 
 
Low voltage “over-discharged” batteries can also be caused by allowing 
batteries to remain off the charger for extended periods.  Returning 
batteries to the Logic Series InterActive Charger as soon as possible after 
use, and leaving batteries in the LifeSaver mode until just prior to using 
will avoid this type of “over-discharge” condition. 
 
A battery that has been inadvertently allowed to become “over-
discharged” will automatically trigger a special rejuvenation routine 
contained in all Anton/Bauer Logic Series InterActive Chargers.  In such 
cases the red/green alternating LED’s, on the charger, indicate that the 
automatic rejuvenation cycle is bringing the battery back up to a safe 
charging voltage.  When the charger verifies there are no thermal 
violations, it will begin a complete charge cycle (Red flashing LED). 
 
In the extreme case that a battery is over-discharged, indicated by a blank 
LCD on the battery, the rejuvenation charge routine will not be initiated by 
the charger until all other batteries have completed their fast charge 
routines.  Therefore, an extremely over-discharged battery can be installed 
on a Logic Series InterActive Charger without the charger indicating 
recognition.  The battery should remain on the charger until it is 
recognized and charging is complete.