Chatillon DFE I, User Manual

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DF II Series User Manual
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POWERING GAUGE ON/OFF
The DF II Series gauge has a dedicated power
key. Depress the key to turn the gauge On or
Off.
When the gauge is turned on, the Chatillon®
Splash Screen is displayed for approximately 5
seconds. This display shows the gauge model
and capacity, firmware revision level, revision
date and website address for downloads.
Shown: The power On/Off button is located on the front
of all DF II Series force gauges.
ChARGING YOUR GAUGE
The DF II Series contains a Nickle Metal Hydride (NiMh) Battery Pack that can provide up to 20 hours of
continuous use on a single charge.
A Battery icon appears on the main operating display and
operates like a bar graph. When the gauge has a full
charge, the Battery icon appears full and is green. As bat-
tery power diminishes, the Battery icon will “open” and as
power drains, it will turn yellow to indicate a lower level of
charge.
You may view battery life remaining, by depressing the “i” key. The gauge will display the estimated
battery life based on current usage in hours.
The DF II Series gauge will alert you when the battery requires charging. The gauge will display “Re-
charge Required” and the battery icon will show as “opened” and red.
It is best to completely drain your battery before reharging. To recharge, plug the stereo jack connector
into the top housing. Plug the charger/adapter into your source power. Charge for 15-20 hrs to achieve
maximum performance. A thermistor is used to prevent excessive heat from damaging the battery pack.
The DF II Series has a universal 120/230V power supply.
NoTE: New NiMh batteries need to be
charged 3-5 times before they will hold a
full charge. This doesn’t mean charged
3-5 times in a row, but rather, charged 3-5
cycles under normal use.
Dimming Bluetooth
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Hours of use
ON OFF 20 hours
OFF OFF 16 hours
ON ON 16 hours
OFF ON 12 hours