Total solder points: 205

Difficulty level: beginner 1 2 3 4 5 advanced

UNIVERSAL BATTERY CHARGER / DISCHARGER

K7300

NiCd and
h a rg in g of both
tic (dis)c batteries.
Automa NiMH

ILLUSTRATED ASSEMBLY MANUAL H7300IP-1 1

Features & Specifications

Specifications:
Many battery chargers are available on the market, but few of them are universal chargers that can be used
for all battery types.
Using our kit, batteries of different voltages and capacities can be charged both quickly and normally. In
order to ensure that the battery is fully discharged prior to charging, an automatic discharger is also fitted.

Features:
Charge current from 15mA to 750mA (selectable)
Charges both of Ni/Cd and Ni/MH batteries
Usable battery voltage: 1.2V / 2.8V / 3.6V / 4.8V / 6V / 7.2V / 8.4V / 9.6V
Quick charge in 52 mins
Normal charge in 14 hours
Automatic discharge and charge cycle
Usable mains adapter: 15VDC /800mA, type PS1508
Dimensions: 85 x 78 mm
Usable housing type: G311

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 Assembly hints

1. Assembly (Skipping this can lead to troubles ! )

Ok, so we have your attention. These hints will help you to make this project successful. Read them carefully.

1.1 Make sure you have the right tools:

• A good quality soldering iron (25-40W) with a small tip.

• Wipe it often on a wet sponge or cloth, to keep it clean; then apply solder to the tip, to give it a wet look. This is called ‘thinning’ and will
protect the tip, and enables you to make good connections. When solder rolls off the tip, it needs cleaning.
• Thin raisin-core solder. Do not use any flux or grease.
• A diagonal cutter to trim excess wires. To avoid injury when cutting excess leads, hold the lead so they
cannot fly towards the eyes.
• Needle nose pliers, for bending leads, or to hold components in place.
• Small blade and Phillips screwdrivers. A basic range is fine.
0.0
00
For some projects, a basic multi-meter is required, or might be handy

1.2 Assembly Hints :

⇒ Make sure the skill level matches your experience, to avoid disappointments.
⇒ Follow the instructions carefully. Read and understand the entire step before you perform each operation.
⇒ Perform the assembly in the correct order as stated in this manual
⇒ Position all parts on the PCB (Printed Circuit Board) as shown on the drawings.
⇒ Values on the circuit diagram are subject to changes.
⇒ Values in this assembly guide are correct*
⇒ Use the check-boxes to mark your progress.
⇒ Please read the included information on safety and customer service
* Typographical inaccuracies excluded. Always look for possible last minute manual updates, indicated as ‘NOTE’ on a separate leaflet.

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1.3 Soldering Hints :

1- Mount the component against the PCB surface and carefully solder the leads

2- Make sure the solder joints are cone-shaped and shiny

3- Trim excess leads as close as possible to the solder joint

REMOVE THEM FROM THE TAPE ONE AT A TIME !

AXIAL COMPONENTS ARE TAPED IN THE COR-

RECT MOUNTING SEQUENCE !

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1. Jumper wires 4. 1/4W Resistors R19 : 22K (2 - 2 - 3 - B)

R...
R20 : 33K (3 - 3 - 3 - B)
J (2x) R21 : 47K (4 - 7 - 3 - B)
R22 : 82K (8 - 2 - 3 - B)
R23 : 150K (1 - 5 - 4 - B)
R24 : 470K (4 - 7 - 4 - B)
R25 : 10K (1 - 0 - 3 - B)
R26 : 10K (1 - 0 - 3 - B)
R27 : 3K3 (3 - 3 - 2 - B)
2. Diodes. Watch the polarity ! R28 : 10K (1 - 0 - 3 - B)
R1 : 82 (8 - 2 - 0 - B) R29 : 10K (1 - 0 - 3 - B)
D1 : 1N4148 R2 : 47 (4 - 7 - 0 - B) R30 : 10K (1 - 0 - 3 - B)
D2 : 1N4148 R3 : 22 (2 - 2 - 0 - B) R31 : 10K (1 - 0 - 3 - B)
D3 : 1N4148 CATHODE
D... R4 : 18 (1 - 8 - 0 - B) R32 : 10K (1 - 0 - 3 - B)
R5 : 12 (1 - 2 - 0 - B) R33 : 1K (1 - 0 - 2 - B)
D4 : 1N4007 R6 : 10 (1 - 0 - 0 - B) R34 : 33 (3 - 3 - 0 - B)
D5 : 1N4007 R7 : 8,2 (8 - 2 - B - B) R35 : 1M (1 -0 - 5 - B)
R8 : 6,8 (6 - 8 - B - B)
3. Zenerdiode. Watch the R9 : 4,7 (4 - 7 - B - B) 5. 0,6W Resistor
R10 : 3,3 (3 - 3 - B - B)
polarity ! R11 : 2,2 (2 - 2 - B - B) R...
R12 : 3,3 (3 - 3 - B - B)
ZD1 : 6V2 R13 : 3,3 (3 - 3 - B - B)
ZD2 : 12V0 R14 : 100K (1 - 0 - 4 - B)
CATHODE R15 : 470 (4 - 7 - 1 - B)
ZD... R16 : 2K2 (2 - 2 - 2 - B)
R17 : 120K (1 - 2 - 4 - B)
R18 : 15K (1 - 5 - 3 - B) R36 : 82 (8 - 2 - 0 - B - 9)

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6. Trim potentiometer 9. Capacitors. 12. Pin headers

RV1
RV1 : 220K C... J1 : 2p
J2 : 3p
J3 : 8p
J4 : 8p
C1 : 47nF (473) J5 : 12p
7. IC sockets. Watch the C2 : 47nF (473) J6 : 12p
position of the notch !
10. Transistor
13. 10W resistors
IC1 : 14p T1 : BC557B
IC2 : 16p R38 : 10
R...

8. 1W Resistor 2mm

R... 11. Reference Diode

VR1 : LM385Z-2.5 14. DC- Jack

2mm VR...
DJ-005

R37 : 270 (2 - 7 - 1 - B)
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15. Electrolytic Capacitors. 18. Push button 20. LEDs Watch the polarity!
Watch the polarity !
SW1 : start LD1 : Red
C3 : 1µF C... LD2 : Green
C4 : 10µF
CATHODE
LD...

Mounting into a housing :

16. Power transistor Mount these LEDs through the
19. Electrolytic Capacitor. housing using the supplied hold-
Watch the polarity ! ers and by extending the leads.
T2 : BD237
C5 : 1000µF
C...

17. Terminal block

Accu (2p)

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21. Power transistor 23. Adjusting the built-in clock.

10mm
M3 BOLT METAL SIDE Mount a shunt over the CAL connection.

LOCK
WASHER

M3 Mount a shunt over the 52 min selection (quick

NUT charge setting).
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52 '
52
T3 : BD676 14
h
14
h

22. IC. Watch the position of Mount a shunt over the 1.2V selection (charge a 1.2V battery).
the notch! Connect a DC mains adapter of 15V/800mA (ex. PS1508).
Check that the "-" is on the outside edge of the connector.
Turn the trimmer, RV1, to its mid position.
Push the push button, SW1, the green LED should normally light up.
After 12 seconds, the LED should go out. If this is not the case, then
adjust the trimmer. To the left reduces the time, to the right
increases the time.
IC1 : CD4536
IC2 : LM324 Remove the CAL shunt.

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24. CONNECTION

Connect a battery to the ACCU + and - connection. One of

the battery holders from our range can be used such as:

• Type BH9V for 1 9V cell.

• Type BH322B for 2 AA cells (penlight).
• Type BH341B for 4 AA cells.
• Type BH363B for 6 AA cells.
• Type BH383B for 8 AA cells.
+
-

+
Type BH322B
-

DC adapter of 15V/800mA
(ex. type PS1508) Type BH9V

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Normal charge (14h)

25. USE WITH NORMAL CHARGE (14h)

• Mount a shunt over the 14h position.

• Select the battery voltage to be connected using a shunt on the 1.2V to 9.6V connection.

• Select the charge current with a shunt between 15mA and 750mA. The charge
current of a battery can be determined by dividing the battery capacity by 10 (then
select the closest to the charge current).
ex. : A battery with a capacity of 500mA/h should be charged with a current of
50mA, thus choose 55mA.

Push on the push button in order to start the cycle. If the battery is not yet completely discharged, then the red
LED will light up to indicate that discharging has started. Charging will automatically start afterwards for 14h.

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 Fast charge (52 mins)

26. FAST CHARGE (52 mins)

• Mount a shunt over the 52 min position.

• Select the battery voltage to be connected using a shunt on the 1.2V to 9.6V connection.

• Select the charge current with a shunt between 15mA and 750mA. The charge
current of a battery can be determined by dividing the battery capacity by 10
(then select the closest to the charge current).
ex. : A battery with a capacity of 500mA/h should be charged with a current of
50mA, thus choose 55mA.

Push on the push button in order to start the cycle. If the battery is not yet completely discharged, then the red LED
will light up to indicate that discharging has started. Charging will automatically start afterwards for 14h.

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Fast charge (52 mins)

NOTE:
Only use the quick charge facility in the event of an emergency, as this type of charging can reduce the
battery lifetime.
Never mix batteries of different capacities.
Never select two voltages or current settings simultaneously.

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 PCB

27. PCB layout.

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Diagram

28. Diagram

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H7300IP - 2005 - ED1
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