Minelab EQUINOX 700, Instruction Manual

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CONTENTS
Batteries and Charging
CHARGER INFORMATION AND SAFETY
EQUINOX Series detectors are supplied with a USB
charging cable with a snap-on magnetic connector�
The charge time from completely flat to 100% is
approximately 5 to 6 hours when a high capacity
(> 2 A @ 5 V) charger is used� A range of charging
accessories are available for separate purchase�
Any standard USB port compatible with USB battery
charging can be used to charge your battery, however
charge times may be longer if using lower-power ports
or chargers�
CAUTION: Charge your detector with a good-quality
USB charger that has a minimum charging capacity
of 2 A @ 5 V� Risk of USB charger failure if a
low-quality charger is used�
Look for the following marks on USB chargers:
CAUTION: Only charge the detector in ambient
temperatures between 0°C and +40°C (+32°F
and +104°F)�
CAUTION: DO NOT use the detector underwater
whilst charging or when connected to a power bank�
NOTICE: Minelab Metal detectors and accessories
are not intended to be operated while connected to
a mains (AC) charger�
Going detecting with a fully charged battery
is recommended� Typical battery runtime is
approximately 12 hours�
CHARGING THE BATTERY
If the detector is powered On during charging, the charge
time will be longer�
1. Plug the supplied charging cable into any standard
powered USB-A port�
2. Connect the magnetic connector to the charging
interface on the rear of the Control Pod�
USB A
3.
The battery will begin to charge� To view the charging
progress, refer to either the Charge Status LED (if
charging while the detector is Off), or the Battery
Level indicator in the Status Bar (if charging while the
detector is On)�
Charge Status LED
Charging (flashing)
Fully charged (on)