RF Explorer Pro Audio Edition User Manual
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RF EXPLORER INTERNAL BATTERY
The internal battery is a high capacity 1000 mAh Lithium-ion polymer type. This is the same battery technology used in cell
phones and modern laptops and tablet computers.
The power switch is a
true hard switch
connecting the battery in ON position, fully isolating the battery in the OFF position.
As the battery is fully disconnected in the OFF position, you can keep your RF Explorer stored for months and the battery
will keep the charge intact, as opposed to cell phones or laptops which typically implement a
soft switch
which slowly
discharge the battery by drawing a microamperes continuously from it. This doesn't happen in your RF Explorer.
CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY
To charge the internal battery, plug it in to a powered USB port or USB wall-wart charger via the USB mini socket. For the
internal charger to access the battery, you must set the power switch to ON position, otherwise the device will be running
from USB but will not use or charge the internal battery.
RF Explorer may draw up to 500mA according to USB standard, and may take up to 3hs max to charge a fully discharged
battery in normal conditions. We recommend first charging for up to 8hs.
It is ok to keep the battery connected to the USB port, the internal charger will stop and start the charge when needed.
IMPORTANT
Never charge your device unattended or in any place where there is a risk of fire.
Never store RF Explorer in a place where temperature may go beyond 50ºC (122F). A car
can heat up incredibly quickly in the
SUN
, especially in the summer, and damage or reduce
the lifetime of your battery if stored in such an environment.
If you manipulate RF Explorer to assemble an Expansion Module, always proceed very
carefully with the Lithium Ion battery and make sure it is not punctured, damaged or
inflated in any way. A healthy battery is a flat rectangle with no signs of any deformation. If
you have any doubt, please take a picture of your unit and send it to us for further help.
If your battery doesn't seem to hold a charge or work properly, or if the unit gets hot when
charging, switch the power button OFF immediately and review and/or replace your
battery.
Never use RF Explorer with a damaged battery or with a Lithium Ion battery different than
the one officially supplied by technical service, which includes a protection circuit for safety.
Contact
if you have any question on any matter related with
your battery or if you need a replacement.
