IDEAL Networks SignalTEK NT, Manual

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SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3
User Guide Page 6
Power
SignalTEK NT can be powered from:
A rechargeable power module,
Directly from power connected to the DC inlet built in to the power module.
Power Module Management
The power module must be fully charged
before you use it for the first time
A fully charged power module will support up to five hours of heavy, continuous use. For
maximum life of the power module it is recommended to discharge it fully and then recharge
it fully at least once a month. The power module is not user-serviceable. When it has reached
the end of its life, please contact your local IDEAL representative for service.
Power Module Recharging
The power module can be fully recharged in three hours with the SignalTEK NT (either unit)
switched ON or OFF. To recharge the power module, connect the supplied power adaptor to
the DC inlet. For convenience the power module may be removed from, or left attached to,
the unit for charging. The Power LED next to the DC inlet glows green to show that the
battery is being charged, and flashes green to show that it is not being charged. The Near-End
Unit’s power module charge state is indicated at FULL, 2/3, 1/3 and EMPTY by the graphical
power meter shown in the display’s information bar at the top of its LCD display.
Fig 2 Power indications
The Remote Unit’s power module charge state is indicated by an LED directly below the
Autotest key. LED indications are:
Power LED Status
Green Power ON. Battery level sufficient for use
Red
Power ON. Battery charge level low but still
operational
Off Power OFF
Switching ON and OFF
To switch ON the units, press the ON/OFF button. A splash screen showing the IDEAL logo
and model identity is shown on the display. The Near-End unit attempts to detect a network
and the Remote Unit. The home screen is then shown on the display. SignalTEK NT is ready
for use.