RE: Rechargeable and Non-Rechargeable batteries

2004-04-14 Thread owner-emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org
Chris - You might be able to find a barrel connector with a switch mechanism built in that will remove the batteries from the circuit automatically, as the plug is inserted. This won't allow for charging NimH or other secondary cells, but it's safer for primary cells. Long ago, I owned a few p

Re: Rechargeable and Non-Rechargeable batteries

2004-04-14 Thread owner-emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org
rd by having a low enough charging current it wasn't a hazard? From: "Chris Maxwell" Reply-To: "Chris Maxwell" List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2004 13:44:29 -0400 To: "EMC-PSTC Internet Forum" Subject: Rechargeable and Non-Rechargeabl

Re: Rechargeable and Non-Rechargeable batteries

2004-04-14 Thread owner-emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org
I read in !emc-pstc that Chris Maxwell wrote (in <39f7060a00b5e946b516261c077441c002a...@utexch1w.gnnettest.com>) about 'Rechargeable and Non-Rechargeable batteries' on Wed, 14 Apr 2004: >We generally test our equipment to EN 61010-1. We usually have >rechargeable batteri

Re: Rechargeable and Non-Rechargeable batteries

2004-04-14 Thread owner-emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org
Hi Chris: > 1. A case designed with a wall wart power input and a spot for AA sized > batteries. > > 2. The product would be designed to recharge AA sized NiMh batteries, > if installed. > > 3. Alternatively, the user could install AA sized alkaline batteries; > but they

Rechargeable and Non-Rechargeable batteries

2004-04-14 Thread owner-emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org
Hello good people of the group. We generally test our equipment to EN 61010-1. We usually have rechargeable batteries in our product; and they’ve never really been a safety problem, other than adding diodes and “approved” charging methods. Usually the batteries that we use are so oddly shaped