3.2. Battery charger
This equipment has an intelligent built-in circuit that controls the battery
charge and doesn't allow the equipment to operate during the charging
process. In order to charge the battery, follow this procedure:
Verify that the On/Off switch is in Off ().
Connect the equipment to 220 - 240 V mains supply with power cord at
the power input of the equipment.
After a while, the battery charger indicator will blink
alternatively in green and red during one second,
while the charger verifies the initial condition of the
battery to select the optimised parameters of the
charge.
The following chart summarizes the meaning of battery charger
Green and red flashing
alternatively
Permanent red
Flashing red
Permanent green
Flashing green
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 has no "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 long periods.
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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