1
Upon receipt of your battery, it is
recommended to bring the battery to
complete charge for 12 hours prior to
first use.
HOURS
12
2
To charge the battery, plug the
AC adaptor that comes with your
Cholestech LDX
™
analyzer into a
wall outlet.
3
Connect the battery to the AC
adaptor using the appropriate port on
the AC adaptor and battery.
4
Flashing lights will indicate the battery
is charging.
5
When the lights are completely
full (5 LEDs on) the battery is
fully charged.
When the charge is 100% the LEDs will turn off.
Remove from the charger when all LEDs are off.
6
The battery is ready for use.
LED quick reference guide
In order to check the status of the battery charge level, press the
button. If the battery is being charged, the LEDs will display
automatically.
1
1 red LED on and flashing indicates the
battery must be charged – a test on
the LDX might not complete
2
1 LED on not flashing indicates the
battery level is <20% and should be
charged soon
3
2 LEDs on indicates the battery level
is <40%
4
3 LEDs on indicates the battery level
is <60%
5
4 LEDs on indicates the battery level
is <80%
6
5 LEDs on indicates the battery level
is between 80% and 100%
7
LEDs flashing, while plugged in,
indicates the battery is charging and
the approximate charge level it is
currently at (1-5 LEDs)
When the charge is 100% the LEDs will turn off.
Remove from the charger when all LEDs are off.
CHOLESTECH LDX
™
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
BATTERY KIT
Battery specifications
• The battery is expected to last 10 hours or 60 tests, whichever
comes first, before needing to be recharged.
• The battery is expected to have a minimum life of 2 years
under normal operating conditions (0° C to 45°C charging,
-20°C to 60°C discharging).
• Store the battery in a cool dry place based on the following
storage times at 65% ± 20% Relative humidity:
a. 1 month: -20°C to 60°C
b. 3 months: -20°C to 45°C
c. 12 months: -20°C to 25°C
• It is expected a full charge will take up to 12 hours.
Battery precautions
• Note: The battery cells can be shipped or stored down to -20°C
but it is recommended to not be used until the temperature is at or
greater than 0°C.
• It is recommended the battery is charged while not plugged in to
the Cholestech LDX system.
• Note: Do not use the battery when the Cholestech LDX is
connected to a printer.
Warning:
HAZARDOUS LIVE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR OPEN THE CASE. RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK. NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
Caution:
DO NOT CONNECT SUPPLYING POWER AND LOAD
DEVICE TO THE POWER BANK AT THE SAME TIME.
DO NOT CONNECT THE OUTPUT PLUG OF THE
POWER BANK TO ITS OWN INPUT JACK.
Important:
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE BATTERY FOR ANY
PURPOSE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL. FOR BEST PERFORMANCE
AND LONGEST PRODUCT LIFE, KEEP 40%~60%
CHARGE STATE BEFORE STORAGE (LESS THAN
3 MONTHS). DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN
TEMPERATURE BELOW 0°C OR ABOVE 60°C.
AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND KEEP AWAY FROM
FIRE. DO NOT IMMERSE THE PRODUCT IN WATER.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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