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Chapter 3: System Overview 15
3.4 Accessories
For information about accessories and other SonoSite products, refer to the user
guide for each product.
3.4.1 Battery Pack
CAUTIONS:
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Use only the specified SonoSite battery pack. For battery safety notes, see
Chapter 2, Safety, on page 5 .
The system can be powered from either a battery pack or external power.
The system is powered by a rechargeable, six-cell, 11.1 V dc, 3.0 amp-hours,
lithium-ion battery. A fully-charged battery has a run time of 1.5 to 4 hours,
depending upon operating conditions. The battery pack case is made of injection
molded plastic. When in use, it is inserted into the system. The battery pack has no
user-serviceable parts. The operating life of the battery is 1-2 years, depending on
how you use the system. Table 3.2 contains battery operating specifications.
3.4.1.1 Battery Charge Indicators
The battery charge indicators, which consist of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the
system, indicate the current battery level.
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All LEDs lit mean the system battery is fully charged.
• Some LEDs lit mean the system battery is partially charged.
Table 3.3 contains the charging requirements for the system.
Table 3.1 Battery Pack Operation Specifications
BATTERY PACK OPERATION
PARAMETER
SPECIFICATION
Operation time during use model 1.5 hours @ 77°F (25°C)
Operation time during power off
(leakage and self discharge) 14 days @ 77°F (25°C)
Number of charge discharge cycles
(100% depth of discharge) 500 @ 70°F (21°C)
Table 3.2 System Charging Requirements
SYSTEM CHARGING PARAMETER SPECIFICATION
Charge time to 80% capacity (internal
charger) with the system off 3 hours @ 77°F (25°C)
Charge time to 80% capacity (internal
charger) with the system on 12 hours @ 77°F (25°C)