DSAT-300 USER GUIDE
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The batteries should be stored at room temperature, charged to about 30
to 50% of capacity. It is recommended that batteries be charged about
once per year to prevent overdischarge.
Any form of storage other than the battery manufacturers recommended
storage method can decrease battery service life.
5.2 OPERATION FROM AIRCRAFT MAINS POWER
The DSAT-300 can also be powered on/off by applying or removing power via the aircraft (cigarette lighter) adapter.
The aircraft adapter will charge the battery whilst in operation and therefore allow for full power to the unit at the
same time as sending position reports. The aircraft adapter cannot be used to only charge the battery, a separate
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‘Recharge Adapter’ is provided for this purpose. Applying or removing the power while in this mode will
cause the DSAT to start-up or shutdown. The push button cannot be used for this purpose while connected to
aircraft mains.
Warning:
The DSAT-300 is designed to plug into the cigarette adapter on the aircraft. The nominal voltage is 12V
to 30V. 120VAC is NOT Supported.
5.3 CHARGING FROM A WALL CHARGER
The unit can be plugged directly into a standard 120v power outlet in order to charge the batteries. The DSAT-300
will go into “Recharge Mode” and will not send position reports or support email communication whilst it is charging.
Applying or removing the power whilst in this mode will cause the DSAT to start-up or shut down. The push button
cannot be used for this purpose in this mode.
Warning:
Use only the adapters delivered with the DSAT-300 to operate the unit or charge the batteries. Using an
unapproved charger may damage your battery and pose risk of fire or explosion.
