Metalyser
®
Portable HM1000
Instruction Manual v 5.0
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4. GETTING STARTED
Charging the battery
When you first receive your Metalyser
®
kit, it is advisable to fully charge the battery.
The handheld instrument can be charged using the supplied USB cable and the chargers provided in the kit.
Connect to the device as shown below, then connect to the chosen charging system (mains/12V). If a
computer is used, the software drivers may need to be installed to perform a fast charge.
Unscrew the blue cap Insert mini USB lead Tighten the screw cap
Connect to chosen charge system (Computer/ Mains/ 12V)
The Metalyser
®
is capable of charging at a fast rate taking approximately 7
hours to fully charge the battery, or a trickle charge rate which should be used
for overnight top up charge if the instrument is only used once or twice a day.
From the System Menu, select Charge and you will be given three options:
To select the charge rate follow these steps:
• From the main menu, select
System
• From the system menu, select
Charge
• Highlight required charge rate and press
<OK>
• Press
<cancel>
to return to main menu
Note:
The fast charge option is only available when the instrument is switched on.
The instrument will also charge at a trickle rate if the instrument is connected for
charging but not switched on
100mA
Trickle charge rate
500mA
Fast charge rate
AUTO
The instrument will automatically select
the best charge rate
