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4 Charging and battery operation
4.3
Operation with nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries
(NiMH)
The
docking station HG4
is
required for charging.
The docking station can be used
in the workshop or in the service
vehicle.
CAUTION!
Compliance with the following guidelines is essential
to ensure trouble-free operation:
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The docking station must not be directly connected
to a 24-V on-board power supply in the vehicle.
The voltage is too high for the charging process.
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The rechargeable battery should be charged at
approximately room temperature.
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Short operating times and long periods out of use
can reduce the available capacity of the recharge-
able battery (memory effect).
Ways to connect the docking station to the power supply:
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AC/DC adapter for 100 – 240 V~
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Vehicle cable mounting for 12 V=
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Vehicle cable mobile for 12 V=
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Vehicle cable mounting for 24 V=
Note:
Up to three docking stations can be operated on an
AC/DC adapter for 100 – 240 V~. For four or more
docking stations, the charging voltage is too low. In
this case, an error message is displayed.
