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Radio power sources

Self-Charge:  AC alternator driven by the crank via a transmission.
Solar Panel:  High-performance polycrystalline epoxy coated solar panel with a 4.2V 52mA output.
Rechargeable Battery:  Ni-MH battery pack.

Radio playtime

Fully charged battery:  25 hours (at normal volume).
30-second wind:   35 minutes (at normal volume).
Playtime will vary depending on the volume setting.

Radio frequencies

FM:  88-1-8 MHz
AM:  500-1700 kHz
Weather Band:  7 NOAA/MSC Channels

Radio speaker

Size:  66 mm (2.6 inches)
Impedance:  8 ohms
Output:  0.5 watt (max)

Radio antenna

FM:  Telescopic
AM:  Built in ferrite bar

Radio integrated flashlight

Ultra bright 5mm white LED

Radio dimensions

Height: 112 mm (4.4")
Width:  60 mm (2.4")
Length:  186 mm (7.3")
Weight:  700 g (24.5 oz)

Radio color

Black

Lantern Self-Charge

AC alternator driven by the crank via a transmission.

Lantern Rechargeable Battery

Rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack, 3.6V.

Lantern Light Source

Cluster: 4 Wide angle Ultra Bright white 5mm LEDs;
Single LED: Ultra Bright white 5 mm LED.

Lantern Shine Time

Cluster – Night Light: 100 hours (from a fully charged battery) or 1 hour (from a 60-second wind).

Cluster – Maximum Bright: 8 hours (from a fully charged battery) or 7 minutes (from a 60-second wind).

Single LED: 40 hours (from a fully charged battery) or 45 minutes (from a 60-second wind).

Lantern AC adapter

Charge rate: 3 hours – 90% capacity.
AC adapter included: 6V 500mA AC adapter (1.3mm centre pin positive jack).

Lantern Dimensions

Height: 170mm
Depth: 65mm
Width: 60mm
Weight: 300g

FreeCharge 12V Power source (Self-Charge)

Direct drive spur gear transmission driving a high power 3-phase alternator with high efficiency 3 phase rectification (total system efficiency of 74%).

Alternator

• 6 pole pair of Zinc coated sintered Neodinium Iron Boron permanent magnets (N35H Grade).
• 3-phase winding.
• Skewed stator tooth faces to reduce cogging torque while retaining high efficiency.
• Stator laminations 0.5mm laminating steel to specification VM 350-50, double side insulated to Stabolit 20
• Permanently lubricated sintered Oilite bush for long life.
• Stainless steel base plate for non-magnetism, corrosion resistance, and strength.

Transmission and Winder

• Spur gears are manufactured in dissimilar engineering polymers - glass filled PA6 (nylon) and POM (acetyl) for optimum gear tooth interface, low noise signature and extended life.
• Stainless steel shafts for extended life.
• Large winder knob for easy grip
• Winder hub and bush are nylon and acetyl respectively for long life.
• Winder handle is high strength glass filled nylon.

Outer Casing

• Thick walls with reinforcement for high structural and impact strength
• Splash resistant
• ABS with non-gloss finish for lasting durability
• Ultra violet light (UV) stabilised for colour retention and stable mechanical properties
• Cadmium and chlorine-free, and fully recyclable

FreeCharge 12V Output

Cigarette Lighter Socket
12V (nominal), 14.2V (max – regulated)
Output current determined by crank speed and typically governed by the load applied by accessory car charger and recipient device.

FreeCharge 12V Typical Performance - Mobile Phones

360 turns (approx. 3 min wind) =  9 - 11 min talk time
60 second wind =   2 - 4  min talk time

For mobile phone applications talk time performance from the FreeCharge 12V is influenced by several factors. These include phone make and model, signal strength, battery condition, duration of winding effort and the charging characteristics of the accessory car charger used.

Most mobile phones have low voltage cutout circuitry in order to protect the battery and retain stored memory data when the battery is flat. In order that this circuitry does not impact on repeatable talk time performance it is recommended that a minimum of 3 minutes winding be applied.

FreeCharge 12V Dimensions

Height:  52 mm (2")
Width:  60 mm (2.4")
Length:  135 mm (5.3")
Weight: 310 g (11 oz)

FreeCharge 12v Packaging dimensions - individual blister

Height:  235 mm (9.2")
Width:  185 mm (7.3")
Depth:  52 mm (2")
Weight:  400 g (0.8 lb)

FreeCharge 12V Packaging dimensions - 8 up carton

Height:  230 mm (9")
Width:  360 mm (14.2")
Depth: 470 mm (18.5")
Weight: 3.79 kg (8.3 lb)