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Mobil-O-Graph
®
, operating instructions, Rev. 5.1 10/2015, GmbH
7. Charging units
A common reason for reduced battery life is incorrect charging. If these batteries are used incorrectly, they lose
capacity and are no longer able to supply the Mobil-O-Graph
®
with power for 24 hours. Should the batteries
have lost their charge during storage, please recharge accordingly. For further information, please see the notes
in the Operating Instructions for the charging unit.
Tips:
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Charge these batteries fully before using them for the first time.
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Please note that these NiMH rechargeable batteries reach full charging capacity only after their 4th
charging cycle.
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Recharge the batteries if they have been unused for some time.
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Do not use batteries that have been stored at above 45 °C or below 0 °C.
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To protect your batteries, avoid deep discharging.
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Should the service life of the batteries sink significantly, replace all the batteries simultaneously. Never
use old, used batteries together with new, unused ones!
Care and maintenance:
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Do not immerse the unit in water.
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Clean the unit only when it is separated from the power supply.
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Clean the unit with a soft, dry cloth.
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Do not use cleaning fluids.
Safety instructions:
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Never load non-rechargeable batteries. These may leak or explode and cause damage to health.
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Do not dismantle the unit or the charger cable.
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Cease using the unit if it has been damaged.
7.1 M2X
If you are using the M2X or a structurally identical charging unit, you must observe the following instructions:
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Before using it for the first time, plug the power plug supplied into a mains socket and the small plug into
the jack on the charging unit.
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Open the cover of the unit and place 1 to 4 rechargeable batteries individually into the upper level of the
charger (check their polarity!). Each shaft has a separate charging circuit, and each of these four circuits
can charge a battery.
Figure: M2X model
LED red light:
Battery is being charged (quick charge)
LED green light: Battery is charged (trickle charge)
If the red LED light does not come on, check whether the battery is placed correctly in the shaft, touching the
contacts. Should the red light still not come on, the battery can no longer be charged.
If the red light does not change to green after more than two hours of charging (for batteries up to 2000 mAh),
the battery is no longer capable of being fully charged and should be replaced.