Overview; Features; Precautions - Sony BC-L500 Operation Manual

Overview

The BC-L500 Battery Charger is a tabletop-type charger
for Sony lithium-ion battery packs. It is capable of
simultaneous charging of four battery packs.
Note
The BP-M50/M100 (nickel metal hydride battery packs)
and the BP-90A/NP-1B (nickel-cadmium battery packs)
cannot be charged with the BC-L500.

Features

Simultaneous charging of up to four
battery packs
Up to four battery packs can be inserted and charged
simultaneously.
High-speed and simultaneous charging
Four battery packs can be charged in the same amount of
time for charging only one battery pack.
Front-loading mechanism
Battery packs can be inserted and removed from the front
side of the BC-L500.
Therefore, it can be placed on the shelf, and even can be
stacked over another BC-L500.
Charging Sony lithium-ion battery packs
Besides the BP-GL65/GL95/L60S, the BC-L500 can be
used to charge the BP-IL75/L40A/L60A/L90A battery
packs.
Diagnostics functions
The BC-L500 checks inserted battery packs for
abnormalities. The charge indicator will flash in orange
and green alternately if a battery pack cannot be charged
normally.
Charge indicator
During charging, the charge indicator changes its color
according to charge amount. The color changes when
charge amount reaches 80% of full capacity.
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Overview / Precautions

Precautions

On the battery charger
• Use the BC-L500 in an operating environment of 0°C to
45°C (32°F to113°F). Since charging is difficult at low
temperatures, we recommend that battery packs be
charged at temperatures between 10°C and 30°C (50°F
and 86°F).
• Avoid using or storing the BC-L500 in dusty places or
places with corrosive gases.
• Avoid using or storing the BC-L500 in places exposed to
direct sunlight.
• Do not cover the ventilation holes.
• Do not place the BC-L500 on an inclined surface.
• When you place a BC-L500 on top of another BC-L500,
do not stack them over two layers.
• Place the BC-L500 at least 10 cm (4 inches) apart from
the wall.
On battery packs
• Even when fully charged, battery packs gradually lose
their charge over time. To avoid shortening the life of
battery packs, recharge them fully right before use.
• To prolong the life of battery packs, store them in a cool
place (about 0°C to 23°C (32°F to 73°F)), and charge in
a place with an ambient temperature between 10°C and
30°C (50°F and 86°F).
• When ambient temperatures are 5°C (41°F) or lower, the
performance of a battery pack suffers and the usable time
of a battery pack becomes shorter. To get the longest
usable time, warm the battery packs to room temperature
(about 20°C (68°F)) before use.
• For more information on the battery pack, refer to the
Operating Instructions supplied with the battery pack.
• Carrying a spare battery pack is recommended.
Lithium-ion battery packs are free from memory effect.
There is no need to discharge them fully before
recharging.
If the usable time of a battery pack becomes noticeably
short, it is time to replace it with a new one.