Battery indicator after reinserting a battery pack
10.5
Rechargeable battery regeneration function
Refresh function
To extend the service life and increase the performance of the batteries, the ErgoOne® E Multi-
Channel pipette has a regeneration function (refresh function). This function allows the batteries
to be fully discharged and recharged under program control. To optimize the performance of the
batteries, the refresh function should be used from time to time.
Carry out refresh function
a.
Canceling the refresh function
Pressing any key terminates the program. The instrument automatically switches back to the
standard pipetting mode (PIP) and to the nominal volume, and the normal loading process is
automatically started, see Charge and replace rechargeable battery. Unplugging the power supply
also terminates the program. Cancellation of the refresh function must not be performed at the
end of the discharge cycle.
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After inserting a rechargeable battery, the full capacity
indicator appears in the display with a flashing frame
(the instrument does not yet recognize the charge
status at first). After 3.5 h charging time – safe
complete charging of the battery – the frame stops
flashing.
NOTICE!
Always charge for at least 3.5 h after inserting a battery!
The full charge capacity is reached after several charge/
discharge cycles!
a.
Insert the charging cable plug (connection) of the
power adapter into the socket provided for this
purpose at the top of the ErgoOne® E Multi-Channel
pipette.
b.
Press the lower arrow key for longer than 3 s.
During discharging, the capacity bars of the battery
display run continuously from top to bottom.
c.
After discharging (up to 3 h), the charging process
(3.5 h) is started automatically. During charging,
the capacity bars of the battery display run
continuously from bottom to top.