CoachComm Tempest NG Sideline, Руководство пользователя

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Components
BeltPack Battery System
The BeltPack can be powered in two ways: a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery or three (3) standard AA alkaline batteries.
Rechargeable Lithium-Polymer System Standard Alkaline AA Batteries
The Tempest NG system typically is shipped with two (2) rechargeable lithium-
polymer batteries for each of the BeltPacks in the system. When fully charged, one
of these batteries will power a BeltPack for approximately 8 hours of normal use.
The batteries can be charged either inside the BeltPack with an external power
supply or by using the 5-bay rapid charger. The batteries require approximately
2.5 hours to charge from empty. Take care to insert the battery with the contacts
facing down into the BeltPack and oriented such that the contacts on the battery
will line-up with the contacts inside the BeltPack battery compartment.
The 5-bay charger system(s) are located in the drawers of the sideline unit. Up to five
(5) Tempest NG lithium-polymer batteries may be charged at the same time using the
5-bay charger. If completely drained, the batteries will require approximately 2.5 hours
to completely charge to full capacity. If charger(s) overheat, it will need to be moved to
a cooler area to charge batteries properly. It is important to note that the chargers do
NOT run from the UPS (uninterruptible power supply) inside the sideline trunk. For the
batteries to charge in the 5-bay charger, the sideline unit must have external AC power.
The BeltPack may also be powered by three (3) alkaline AA batteries. CoachComm recommends that only major brand, standard
alkaline batteries should be used for maximum reliability and effectiveness. The user should expect approximately 3-3.5 hours
of operation using new alkaline AA batteries.
There are several considerations the user should take into account when using AA batteries. In cold weather, AA batteries do
not release their stored energy completely so the result is a dramatic reduction in operation time. It would not be uncommon to
have a AA only last 50% of it’s original life when used in very cold situations. Also, the user should remove the AAs when not in
use to avoid potential damage from leaking battery acid that can sometimes occur in these type batteries.