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battery life and premature low battery alert.
To synchronize the battery charge indicator:
1. Make sure the probe is off or the batteries will not charge.
2. Connect the battery charger to the electrical mains, and then plug the
charger output into the battery charger connector on the probe.
3. Press the
DISCHARGE
button on the battery charger. The batteries
will fully discharge, and then fully recharge. The total time required to
discharge and recharge is approximately seven hours.
4. For best results, repeat the process once. However, it may be necessary
to repeat the process three times for proper synchronization. The
synchronization process may take up to 12 hours.
When completely charged, the battery indicator for the probe should
indicate a charge level of more than 90%.
Discharging a Battery
To discharge the batteries:
1. Make sure the probe is off or the batteries will not charge.
2. Connect the battery charger to the electrical mains, and then plug the
charger output into the battery charger connector on the probe.
3. Press the
DISCHARGE
button on the battery charger. The batteries
will fully discharge, and then fully recharge. The total time required to
discharge and recharge is approximately seven hours.
Battery Charger Specifications
The battery charger may be powered by standard line voltage (110–240 VAC,
50–60 Hz) or by an optional automobile cigarette lighter plug (12.5 VDC).
NiMH Battery: • 4 AAA batteries, rechargeable NiMH
(rapid charge cells, 1.2 volts/cell)
• ETS-Lindgren Part #400038 (quantity
required = 4)
Power
Main: 12 VDC power input from AC/DC
Adapter item number 1719573
Output
Open Circuit Voltage: 12 Vdc
Fast Charge Pending Current: 2.0 mA
Fast Charge Current: 25 mA
Pulsed Trickle Charge Current: 2.0 mA