Important Information
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5.1
Charging
The battery pack is supplied with a dedicated USB charging and data download interface cable,
this must be used.
In order to gain access to the charging socket the lock nut and suspension spar must be removed -
see illustration on the inside of the transit case lid. Pay special attention to the O ring seals during
dis-assembly and most importantly reassembly to insure a fully water tight seal. When replacing
the suspension spar and lock nut do not over tighten either thread. Finger tight is tight enough.
The suspension spar contains a vent hole in case of pressure build up in the housing. This venting
hole must be kept clean and clear. If the SWiFT is used in a manner not specified by Valeport the
protection provided by the equipment might be impaired.
The supplied USB charger is capable of charging the
battery with a 1.5 A current.
The battery pack has intelligent charging and discharge
circuitry. There is no 'memory' to the pack so partial
charging sessions will not reduce the capacity or life of the
pack. The capacity of the pick will, however, reduce with
age.
It is advised that the SWiFT battery is never allowed to
become fully discharged. In a fully discharged state the
battery is open circuit. In order to reduce the chances of
battery becoming fully discharged the SWiFT will disable
all sensors with 1 hour's operational charge left. From
disabling the sensors, you have approximately 100 hours
to start a charging session to prevent the battery becoming
open circuit.
If the battery is completely discharged and, therefore,
open circuit it will take 50 minutes, using the supplied 1.5A
charger, to start taking on a charge. Please note, during this 50 minute period of charging no
LEDs will be lit.
If charged for 1 hour from a near flat but not an open circuit state, using the supplied 1.5A charger,
the battery will take on a charge that will allow the SWiFT to operate for approximately 12 hours.
It will take approximately 12 hours, using the supplied 1.5A charger, to fully charge the battery from
a near flat but not open circuit state.
When the charging session is complete, disconnect the charging cable from the SWiFT before
disconnecting power from the charger.
5.1.1
Charging Status
During charging the status of the process can be monitored:
Flashing Red
Charging < 12 hours capacity
Flashing Amber
Charging at > 12 hours capacity < 24 hours capacity
Flashing Green
Charging > 24 hours capacity
Solid Green
Fully charged or running with charger on
