3.2. Battery charger
This equipment has an intelligent built-in circuit that controls the battery
charge. In order to charge the battery, follow this procedure:
Verify that the On/Off switch is switched off.
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Connect the equipment into the mains supply (AC Adapter). The
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charging indicator (LED over key ) will turn-on red and will remain
that way until the battery is totally charged. Then the light will remain
green and keep in that way until the equipment is disconnected of the
mains supply.
The following chart summarizes the meaning of LED luminous indications:
Green and red
flashing alternatively
Permanent red
Flashing red
Permanent green
Flashing green
If, during the battery charge, the equipment is turned ON, the charge will be
momentarily interrupted, returning to the charge process once the equipment is
turned OFF.
At the end of battery useful life, the battery must be recycled or
disposed of properly, in order to protect the environment.
The rechargeable battery does not have "memory effect" and there are no
restrictions to start charging it as many times as is needed. However the battery
could be damaged if remains in deep discharge for a while.
To avoid this effect, charge the battery before left the equipment in storage and
don't let pass more than 30 days without recharge, even if the instrument wasn't
used (under storage, the battery loses part of its charge).
Test of the initial condition of the battery when plugging
the mains, during one second.
Battery under charge.
Charging current is less than normal.
The charging process has been successfully finished.
Battery OK.
The charging process has finished, nevertheless the
battery hasn't received the complete charge.
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