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BATTERY
MAINTENANCE
The VWnote is supplied with a Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
rechargeable battery. Although the battery requires no maintenance as
such, it is important to follow the charging procedure outlined below at
all times to correctly maintain the battery.
As rechargeable batteries decay over time, the VWnote battery will be
tested and replaced if necessary, during annual re-calibration.
STEP
ACTION
1
Make sure the VWnote is switched off
2
Remove the protective cap from the charging point, located on the
top of the VWnote
3
Plug the connector into the charging point on the VWnote, making
sure to align the connections correctly
4
Plug the charging unit into a mains power socket
5
Switch on the mains power to the charging unit
6
The LED on the charging unit will follow the sequence outlined in
the table below
7
Place the protective cap back into the charging point on the
VWnote when charging is complete
STEP
LED
STATUS
1
Red - Green
Analysing battery status
2
Red - Green
3
Red
Charging in progress
4
Green
VWnote charged; switched to trickle charge mode
MAINTENANCE GUIDE
Maintaining The VWnote
The VWnote is manufactured with a multi-layer circuit board containing
surface mount components. For this reason there are no parts which
require routine maintenance.
CHARGING UNIT
LED SEQUENCE
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