Kongsberg cNODE Micro, Instruction Manual

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Charging the battery (on-deck)
The battery is charged through the external connector. This is connected with some risk,
please read the information below and follow the charge procedure carefully.
Prerequisites
Caution
The cNODE Micro with battery must be climatised to a temperature between 10 and
40°C before charging.
For on-deck charging use the cNODE Micro battery charger only.
Never charge the battery unattended.
Make sure the transponder is switched off before charging the battery and that the battery
is climatised to a temperature between 10°C and 40°C before charging it.
Context
Note
Always connect the cNODE battery charger to the cNODE Micro before connecting the
cNODE battery charger to the mains (110 or 220 Vac).
The battery must be fully charged before long term storage and it is recommended to
recharge the battery every 6 months to make sure the battery does not discharge over
time.
Required battery state for transportation is 30% or less remaining capacity to comply
with regulations.
Procedure
1 Switch off the transponder.
2 Let the battery climatise to an ambient temperature
before charging (10°C to 40°C).
3 Connect the cNODE battery charger plug to
the connector on the cNODE Micro marked
CHARGE.
– See label 1 in the illustration.
4 Connect the cNODE battery charger to mains (110
or 220 Vac).
– See label 2 in the illustration.
5 The LED indicator on the charger will flash green
when charging.
cNODE Micro Instruction Manual