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Notes:
Notes:
The biggest difference you can make towards battery longevity is the occasional full
discharge-recharge cycle. When charging in short bursts e.g. top-up charging between
jobs, or in-car with Cigar power cycling on engine start etc the charger uses a less
accurate method to terminate charging. Occasional full charge-discharge cycle not only
helps maintain maximum capacity, but ensures updated calibration of the integrated
charge control circuit for optimum charge control which in turn ensures maximum
battery lifetime. Corrections are also made to battery level metering for continued
accuracy of on-screen battery level display.
‘Memory effect’ - if NiMH batteries are not used regularly (weekly) or fully (repeatedly
using only a fraction of full capacity) there will be a temporary reduction in available
capacity, with resulting reduced run times. After the battery has been “exercised” the
full capacity returns. A return to almost full capacity is achieved with a complete charge
/ discharge cycle. Further marginal improvement in capacity may be seen progressively
over two to three complete charge/discharge cycles.
Do not store the scanner for extended periods without occasional exercise. Store the scanner fully
charged – particularly in hot climates.
This is only relevant if your scanner will remain unused for 6 months or more. Some
permanent reduction in capacity can be incurred through prolonged storage without
occasional recharging. Battery charge will not be maintained very long in storage – par-
ticularly at higher ambient temperatures. Batteries can lose as much as 30% of their
charge in 1 month’s storage.
Warning:
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons an
appliance should never be left unattended when plugged into mains or
12 V cigarette lighter.
