WS1040: charging question

[prowisscan]

Greetings. I am having issues with charging NiMH rechargeable batteries with my 1040 with the supplied power supply. Anytime that I charge brand new batteries, I can only get about 30 minutes or less of usage before the batteries needs to be charged again. I have tried 3 different packages of new rechargeable batteries with the same results. When using the batteries right out of the package before charging, I get the typical 5 or more hours of use, but once I charge them, then it's only the 30 minutes. My pro 106 which is the same scanner never did this. My global setting for batter charge time is set at default and is set for the NimH type battery. Any thoughts??

 

[wtp]

from a manual

Charge Time (HH only) Allows you to set the battery charge time in hours. 0 = off. The battery charger charges at a current rate of 150 mA. The charger is disabled when Battery option is set to Alkaline. The default charge time (99) will charge 9 hours for Ni-Cd batteries and 16 hours for Ni-MH batteries. Warning: The scanner will charge continuously with the scanner turned off and plugged into external power. (External smart charger is strongly recommended).

Enter the number of hours, 0 - 16 the charger will charge

so check how long it is set for
if the batteries are almost dead then 14 to 16 hours will do.
the best thing is an external charger that stops charging when they are full and not overcharge them.

Easier to Read Pro-651/652/106/197 - WS1040/1065 - PSR 500/600 Digital Scanner Manual

 

[prowisscan]

Okay, I will give that a try. In the 9 years of my Pro 106; I always left the setting to default of 99 for the NiMH batteries. I will let you know what happens, thanks.