If the necessary minimum voltage should drop, Alpha OAE+ switches off automatically. Recharge or change the battery
as soon as possible.
2.5.4
Powering the docking station
The Alpha OAE+ docking station is powered through an adapter from the mains outlet.
Warning
•
In order to comply with the safety requirements for a medical device system, connection to the docking sta-
tion must always be done outside the patient area (min. 1.5 meters/5 ft from the patient).
You will find an adapter plug kit when you unpack Alpha OAE+. The adapter plug kit contains a range of adapter plugs you
can choose from to fit your mains outlet.
Connecting to the mains supply
1. Select the adapter plug appropriate to your mains outlet and fit it on the adapter.
2. Connect the adapter to the docking station and the mains supply. The
POWER
indicator will light up
green.
Caution
•
Electrical equipment must be positioned so that there is easy access to disconnect the power supply from
the mains.
Disconnecting from the mains supply
To disconnect Alpha OAE+ docking station from the mains supply, simply remove the adapter plug from the mains outlet.
2.5.5
Charging the battery from the docking station
The battery in Alpha OAE+ charges automatically when you place Alpha OAE+ in the docking station.
1. Place Alpha OAE+ in the docking station.
The light indicator on the front of Alpha OAE+ will light up.
Front light indicator
Green
•
Fully charged
Orange - steady
•
Charging
Orange - flashing
•
During start-up
•
When there is a battery error, for example:
–
No battery inserted
–
Battery inserted incorrectly
–
Defective battery
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