Charging time
The time to charge a completely exhausted battery pack to
its full capacity is shown in the table below (when charging
a battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F)).
Battery pack
Charging time to full capacity
BP-GL65
About 155 minutes
BP-GL95
About 145 minutes
BP-L60S
About 150 minutes
Up to four battery packs can be charged simultaneously in
the amount of time shown in the table.
About the charge indicators
The charge indicators show the charging status of the
inserted battery packs, as shown in the table below.
Indicator status
Charging status
Flashing in orange
In progress (charged less than
80%)
Flashing in green
In progress (charged 80% or
more)
On in green
Charging completed
Flashing in orange and
An abnormality has been
green alternately
detected during charging. (For
details, see "When an
abnormality is detected while
charging" below.)
When an abnormality is detected while
charging
When one of the following conditions is detected while
charging, the charge indicator flashes in orange and green
alternately, and charging is canceled to protect the battery
pack.
• After the start of charging, the voltage of the DC output
for battery charging has dropped below the specified
level (6 V).
• After the start of charging, the voltage of the DC output
for battery charging has exceeded the specified level
(17.5 V).
• The battery voltage did not rise to the specified level
within a specified period of time (2 hours).
When an abnormality is detected, the battery pack may be
defective. Do not use that battery pack.
When the internal fan has stopped, all charge indicators
also flash in orange and green alternately at the same time.
The charge indicator remains flashing until the a side of
the POWER switch is pressed, the AC power cord is
disconnected, or the battery pack is removed.
Notes
• When a battery pack that is not chargeable with the BC-
L500 is connected, charging does not take place.
• The BP-M50/M100 (nickel metal hydride battery packs)
cannot be charged with the BC-L500.
Note on the battery packs
Performance of the BC-L500 is guaranteed only for the
applicable battery packs (BP-GL65/GL95/L60S/IL75/
L40A/L60A/L90A).
Specifications
General
Voltage source 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Current drain
480 VA
Peak inrush current
(1)Power ON, current probe method:
15 A (100 V)/34 A (240 V)
(2)Hot switching inrush current measured
in accordance with European standard
EN55103-1: 18 A (230 V)
Operating temperature
0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Mass
Approx. 5.6 kg (12 lb 6 oz)
Dimensions (w/h/d)
435 × 124 × 235 mm (17
inches) (excluding projecting parts)
Input/Output
Current input (AC)
480 VA
Voltage output (DC)
16.4 V (5 A/3 A)/16.8 V (5 A/3 A)
(square-shaped 5-pin connector)
Supplied accessories
Operation manual (1)
AC power cord (U.S.A. only) (1)
Plug holder (1)
Designs and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
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