Ocean Technology Systems MilCom Surface Station 6000S, User Manual

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Battery Charging
The MilCom Surface Station is equipped with a high-capacity rechargeable
Lithium-Ion battery that is charged through the Charger connector located along
the bottom row of connectors. To charge the unit, connect the provided smart
charging device.
The LED on the Battery Charger will illuminate red, indicating that charging is in
progress. When the battery is fully charged, the LED on the battery charger will
illuminate green to show that the battery is finished charging. Battery will take
about 12.5 hours to fully charge.
Battery Level Indicators
The three LED battery level indicators will indicate approximately how much
charge is left in the battery. A Green light indicates the unit is charged and ready
for use. A Yellow light indicates that the battery is between 40% and 10% of full
charge, consider connecting external power to the unit if available, or the unit
should be charged before use. A Red light indicates that the battery is less than
10% of full charge, any divers in the water should be recalled if communication
is critical. When the battery level is Red, a voice prompt will also inform you that
battery level is low by saying “Low Battery”. When the battery is critically deplet -
ed the Red LED will blink and a voice prompt will say “Unit will shut down soon”.
When the battery is fully depleted, a voice will say “Unit shutting down” and the
unit will shut down within 30 seconds. The amount of time that the battery will
remain in any one state (Green, Yellow, Red, Blinking Red) will vary and depends
on many factors including duty cycle, temperature, age, etc.
Using 12V External Power
External Power can be connected to the unit, which will allow the unit to run with
fully depleted batteries. Connect the provided External Power Cable Assembly
(EPP-3) to a 12 VDC 10-amp power supply. Connecting the power supply in this
way will bypass the batteries entirely. Using this connector will not charge unit or
deplete the battery.
Some unregulated power supplies may cause noise. The included charger
is not an appropriate external power supply as it will cause the unit to shut
down when connected.
Battery Disposal
Dispose of the Lithium-Ion battery and the Battery Charger in accordance with
the local, state, and federal electronic waste recycling regulations. Do not discard
them in the trash.