DeWALT VL-MR4 Leaflet
In-Car Charging Continued…
It is recommended that all the batteries to be charged be connected to the charger before
starting the car. Select In-Car operation on the rear of the VL-MR4. Connect DC Cable.
It is recommended that all the batteries to be charged be connected to the charger before
starting the car. Select In-Car operation on the rear of the VL-MR4. Connect DC Cable.
Locate the unit in a suitable position, maybe on the floor passenger’s side?
Please note that when powering the VL-MR4 from the vehicles cigar socket that some cars allow
you to draw power whilst the car has not been started, others only supply an output voltage after
the car has been started!
you to draw power whilst the car has not been started, others only supply an output voltage after
the car has been started!
If during charge the supply voltage falls to 11.5volts the VL-MR4 will flash the chargers Red LED
to indicate low voltage, where possible the VL-MR4 will complete charging the current battery
being charged. In this mode the charger will not continue to charge any more batteries until the
supply voltage has re-covered to a usable level.
to indicate low voltage, where possible the VL-MR4 will complete charging the current battery
being charged. In this mode the charger will not continue to charge any more batteries until the
supply voltage has re-covered to a usable level.
Accessories for In-Car use
Choice of suitable DC input cables available from Hawkwoods/Dealers.
Power Supply Function
Select mains input via the switch located on the rear of the VL-MR4. Connect mains cord for AC
use and select PSU function on the front of the unit.
Select mains input via the switch located on the rear of the VL-MR4. Connect mains cord for AC
use and select PSU function on the front of the unit.
Output:
14Volts at 60Watt maximum.
Short-circuit protection.
4 Pin XLR Wiring: 1Negative and 4 Positive.
Short-circuit protection.
4 Pin XLR Wiring: 1Negative and 4 Positive.
Note: Do not exceed the output wattage of 60W. When used for lighting (50Watt lamp maximum).
Battery Revitalise Function
Connect batteries to be revitalised. To initiate the revitalise function, simply push the revitalise
button within 3 seconds of the first battery commencing charge. The yellow LED will flash whilst
discharging/ revitalising your battery. After the battery has been discharged the VL-MR4 will
continue to charge in the usual way on move on to the next battery to be revitalised.
Connect batteries to be revitalised. To initiate the revitalise function, simply push the revitalise
button within 3 seconds of the first battery commencing charge. The yellow LED will flash whilst
discharging/ revitalising your battery. After the battery has been discharged the VL-MR4 will
continue to charge in the usual way on move on to the next battery to be revitalised.
The revitalise function is only applicable to Ni-Cad/Ni-Mh batteries.
If a Lithium battery is encountered then it will be charged in the usual way with a no prior
discharging.
If a Lithium battery is encountered then it will be charged in the usual way with a no prior
discharging.
The VL-MR4 will re-set automatically back to normal charge mode after all the batteries
connected have received a revitalisation (excluding Lithium).
connected have received a revitalisation (excluding Lithium).
The time to revitalise your battery/batteries will depend on their state of charge before charging?
Example Discharge/Charge Times for revitalise
SNP-32 Already 50% discharged 165 mins
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Briscall House. Wotton Road. Kingsnorth Ind Est.Ashford.Kent.TN23 6LN
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