Page 18
3.2 Charger Options
The 200 is supplied as standard with a 12v
drop-in trickle charger TCH12 that will accept
the whole radio, or the battery alone (Fig 3.3).
This charger will run from a standard 12v
marine supply (12.6v–15.5v), or from 110v/
220v/240v mains with an appropriate optional
adapter/power supply. Charging with the
trickle charger takes approximately 12–16
hours. There are also optional drop-in Comm-
ercial Trickle and Rapid chargers available
(CTC1 and CRC1). The CRC1 will charge the
battery within 1
1
/
2
hours and has an additional
charge maintaining slot. Both the CTC1 and
CRC1 have an inbuilt mains adapter.
3.3 Mains Adapters for TCH12 Charger
Charger Country Mains Adapter
TCH12 UK MAD230:U
Europe MAD230:E
USA MAD115:A
3.4 Charging of Batteries
To charge the NiCad battery pack, insert the
radio or battery into the charger ensuring that
excess moisture is wiped clear from the three
contacts on the back of the battery pack (Fig
3.4). The TCH12 will constantly trickle charge
the battery even once it is fully charged, thus
ensuring that it is always at full capacity. The
RCH1 will rapid charge the battery until it is
fully charged and will then automatically
switch to trickle charge.
IMPORTANT – The lithium battery pack
(available with GMDSS sets, or as an option-
al extra) are not rechargeable, and under no
circumstances should any attempt be made to
recharge these batteries.
Replacement lithium cells can be re-ordered
from your local Simrad Agent, quoting Part
No. LTB1.
