Test Equipment Depot XFTP SAT LITE, Operation Manual

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XFTP SAT LITE Satellite Meter - Operation Manual
Battery Operation and Charging
The XFTP SAT LITE operates on a high performance built-in 8.4 Volt Ni-MH
battery and will typically provide more than three (3) hours of operation
(more than one and a half (1.5) hours with LNB powered) if fully charged.
The time to fully charge the battery is typically less than three (3) hours
while turned off. When you charge the battery for the first three times, it is
recommended that you charge the battery for four (4) hours.
To charge the battery, connect one end of the charge cube to the DC
Charge Port on the bottom of the instrument and plug the charge cube into
an AC power supply. When the Charge Indicator Light next to the
POWER
Button is illuminated, the instrument is charging. The LED on the charger
will illuminate red while fast charging the XFTP SAT LITE. The LED will be
green after full charge and current is reduced to trickle charge.
Battery Charge Level
To view the battery voltage, press the
F3
Button, the instrument will
display the power settings screen as shown in the figure below.
CAUTION: Since the battery is delivered with the minimum
amount of charge, you should charge the battery before
first use.
The instrument has an automatic battery voltage monitoring function to
alert the user to a low battery voltage condition. When the battery is
below 7.7 Volts (± 0.2 Volts), the instrument will beep. After the
instrument beeps, you must charge the battery or the instrument will
automatically shut down.
CAUTION: Do not use any charger other than the charger
that is supplied with the instrument. Doing so may result in
damage to the instrument and/or battery and will void your
warranty.