VC4000 Charger
The VC4000 Charger
Is a rapid charger
Is compatible with Li-Ion, Li-Polymer, NiCd,
and NiMH battery packs
Can be mounted in a vehicle or used as a
desk charger
with a vehicular repeater.
The vehicular repeater is
enabled when the radio is
removed from the charger.
Standard Features
Automatic Restart: Con-
stantly monitors the battery
while it is in the charger and
will start charging the battery
as soon as it falls below 50
to 75% of capacity.
The VC4000 is a rapid charger
with the capability to charge
Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) and
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
batteries in about 1.5 hours and
Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) and Lithium
Polymer (Li-Polymer) batteries
in about 4 hours. The charger
supports the XG-75, P7300,
P5500, P5400, P5300, XG-25P,
and XG-15P portables, or
Ignition Sense (Dipswitch
configurable): Unit is turned
off when the ignition is
turned off, preventing vehicle
battery drain, or unit is on at
all times.
Optimal Charging without
Overcharging: Provides
microprocessor-controlled
charging for long battery life
and maximum battery perfor-
mance.
Versatile Design
P7200, P7100IP, P5200, P5100
portables, and is independent
from frequency or system opera-
tion. The VC4000 includes the
following features:
The versatile design of the
VC4000 provides the flexibility to
meet different users’ needs. The
unit can charge the battery with
or without the radio attached
and can also accommodate a
radio with the speaker mic still
attached.
The charger may be hard
wired for permanent installation
or powered using the optional
DC cigarette lighter adapter for
temporary in-vehicle installation.
The VC4000 may also be used
for desktop charging with the
optional AC adapter.
Protective Circuitry: Pre-
vents damage to battery
resulting from charging
batteries that are not within
the required temperature or
voltage range.
Colored LEDs: Provide
charging status.
Dual Charge Rate: Allows
charge rate to be adjusted
through dipswitch configura-
tion.
Positive Latch: Ensures that
the radio or battery pack is
securely in place while it is in
the charger.
Dual Trickle Rate (only for
Nickel): Allows trickle rate to
be adjusted through dip-
switch configuration.
Versatile Mounting Options:
Enables the charger to easily
fit different vehicle mounting
requirements.
Repeater Control: Has an
enable/disable circuit for use