1 Getting Started
AIM User’s Manual
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Battery Charging
You can charge the AIM’s battery from a power outlet using the AC power adapter
provided with the meter. You also can charge the AIM in your vehicle while the
vehicle is running using the vehicle power adapter. The AIM can be charged while it
is powered off or while it is powered on, which allows you to use the AIM while it is
charging.
The battery icon in the top right of the AIM display indicates the power level of the
battery. The AIM should be charged before the battery icon shows only one
remaining bar of power. If the remaining bar flashes, the AIM should be charged
immediately.
Caution:
When charging the meter battery, make sure that the ambient temperature
is between 40°F (5°C) and 100°F (37°C) to prevent damage to the battery.
You should fully charge the AIM’s battery before you use it for the first time. To
charge the battery:
1
Plug the AC power adapter into a power outlet, or plug the vehicle power
adapter into a 12 VDC socket, such as a cigarette lighter socket.
2
Plug the other end of the power adapter into the AIM’s power input connector.
The charging process begins. A plug icon appears at the top of the display and
the bars in the battery icon sequentially flash to show that the meter is charging.
(If the meter is off, a battery icon appears on the display.)
Caution:
Use only the AC power adapter or vehicle power adapter provided with
the meter to charge the meter battery.
3
When the charging process is complete, the display shows a filled battery icon.
Unplug the power adapter from the AIM’s charging connector. Then unplug the
other end from the power outlet or 12 VDC socket.
Note:
It normally takes approximately 4 hours
to fully charge the AIM if its battery is depleted.