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Battery
The Scepter™ 3.0 is equipped with an internal 3.7 V lithium
ion battery that recharges in the Charging Station. Install
the Charging Station (see page 6) and plug into AC wall
outlet. Place Scepter™ 3.0 onto the Charging Station.
REGHARGING
will be displayed. Allow battery to charge
for 3 hours prior to use.
The overall battery life is approximately 2 to 5 years,
depending on use.
When not in use, the instrument should be stored on the
Charging Station so that the battery maintains charge. It
is not necessary to deplete the battery before recharging
Scepter™ 3.0. For optimal performance, operate when
battery levels are greater than 20%.
If “WARNING - Low Battery” appears on the display screen,
stop using the instrument and charge the battery.
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Attention!
Press OK to continue
Battery needs
recharging!
Please recharge
the instrument!
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Attention!
Please recharge!
Battery is
critically low!
System is
powering down .
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Recharging . . .
Charge at 20%
If the battery is
completely dead
and does not show the
Recharging screen when placed in the Charging Station,
the following steps must be followed to start charging
the Scepter™ 3.0 battery:
1. Place Scepter™ 3.0 into the Charging Station.
2. While on the station, press and hold the MENU button
for several seconds, until the the vibrant M appears.
3. Release the MENU button and allow Scepter™ 3.0
to remain in the charger for approximately 3 hours
or until fully charged.
CAUTION:
To prevent battery damage, use ONLY the
specified Charging Station (Cat. No. PHCC3CHARG). Charging
cables from previous Scepter™ products are not suitable for
charging this instrument.
DO NOT
try to use the instrument while on the Charging
Station. The Scepter™ 3.0 Handheld Automated Cell Counter
is designed to operate on battery power only. Electrical
interference with sensor function may produce
inaccurate readings.
WARNING:
Lithium-ion batteries can easily rupture, ignite, or explode
when exposed to high temperatures, or direct sunlight. Short-circuiting
a Lithium-ion battery can also cause it to ignite or explode. ONLY use
Charging Station (Cat. No. PHCC3CHARG). Never open the instrument
or battery’s casing. Contact Technical Service for more information.
Battery is not accessible or replaceable by the user.
Plug into
electrical
wall outlet
