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Metalyser
®
Soils HM4000
Instruction Manual v3.0
3.2. GETTING STARTED
Charging the battery
When you first receive your Metalyser
®
it would be advisable to fully charge
the battery.
This can be done several ways using the USB lead and chargers provided with the kit.
Connect the device as shown below, then connect to the chosen charging system
(mains/12V). If a computer is used, the software drivers will need to be installed to
perform a fast charge.
Unscrew the blue cap Insert mini USB lead Tighten the screw cap
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:
100mA Trickle charge rate
500mA Fast charge rate
AUTO The instrument will automatically select the best charge rate.
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
