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Document A55-00042 Rev. I POWERVAR Mobile Power Manager P a g e | 8
About the Power and Battery Charger Module
The mobile work platform includes an integrated power system comprised of
two parts:
A. Battery
B. 60601 Isolated Power and Battery Charger Module
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Connected to Wall Power:
– Manages Battery Recharge
– Isolates and limits earth leakage current per 60601
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Disconnected from Wall Power:
– Converts DC power from the Battery to AC power for your
workstation or instrument.
The output AC power of the unit is controlled by a Remote User Interface (RUI)
mounted near the work surface of the cart.
Battery “fuel gauge” and system warning indicators are presented on the RUI
and through an optional software “dashboard” that appears as a small battery
on the Windows taskbar of the workstation computer.
Plug In for Best Battery Health:
The battery in your mobile cart is similar to the battery in your laptop computer.
If it is not charged from time to time, the battery may not have enough charge
remaining when you need it to work. The MPM unit includes an automatic
“jump-start” circuit that will attempt to recover a weak battery. Even so,
following the advice below will help keep your workstation battery working.
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Plug in to wall power whenever the battery “fuel gauge” indicates that
battery charge is near empty.
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Never leave a cart sit for more than a day with an “empty” battery.
Leaving a battery “empty” for extended periods of time without
recharge will damage the battery.
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Make sure the battery is fully charged before putting the cart into
temporary storage (i.e. weeks of non use, disconnected from wall
power).
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If the cart is decommissioned or set aside for more than a few weeks of
non-use – smart, Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries (LiFePO
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