3.1.2 Recommendations for using the battery
In case of anticipating a long period of inactivity for the equipment it is
recommended to store it with the battery discharged.
When the equipment starts the operation after a long period of inactivity to follow
next steps:
•
Put to charge the instrument with the external adapter.
•
If it starts with the indicator flashing, wait until pass to the charging mode (indicator
lighting continuously).
•
When starting up the instrument make sure that the AUTO POWER OFF function is
OFF, in this case the indicator will be lit in green colour, and then keep it for
approximately 10 to 14 hours.
Use the equipment in normal way, reason why after one to three whole cycles of
charge/discharge, depending on the time and temperature of inactivity, the battery will
have been reconditioned.
3.2
Installation and start-up.
The PROPOWER-5 has been designed for use as portable equipment.
A fully charged battery can power the equipment for more than three hours. When
the low battery indicator appears on the display (
When a fully discharged battery is installed, it is possible that, due to residual
charges, the PROPOWER-5 may start up. In this case, the instrument will automatically
disconnect before the low battery indicator appears on the display.
3.2.1 Contrast adjustment
When turning on the PROPOWER-5, if the on/off key [16] is held pushed, on the
display will appear the message 'CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT - Turn the rotary
selector', then turning the rotary selector [9] it is possible to adjust the display contrast
to get the best viewing according to working conditions. The new contrast value is held
when the unit is turned off and when battery is removed.
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), the battery must be recharged.
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