FX80 / FX81 PON Optical Power Meters User Manual
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5.0
Getting Started
Before using the FX80 or FX81 power meter for the first time, fully charge the battery and set
the local date and time. The date and time is required to time-stamp the test results.
5.1
Battery Charging
The unit is equipped with a built-in, rechargeable Li-Polymer smart charge battery which is
partially charged upon delivery. VeEX recommends charging the battery to full capacity before
using the power meter for the first time.
The device is powered from the built-in Li-Polymer battery and can be operated
with the AC/ DC adaptor plugged in.
When the power meter is plugged into the AC/DC adapter, the Plugged icon ( ) appears in the
top left corner of the display. When the unit is operating on battery, the Battery icon ( ) appears.
It is recommended to charge the battery at room temperature to preserve its life
and to obtain maximum charge
.
To charge the test unit, connect the AC/DC adaptor to the micro-USB service port located on
the left side of the device. The charging time depends on the battery condition and ambient
temperature. Use only the USB cables provided with the device to charge the battery.
While the FX80/FX81 battery is charging, the LED indicator on the front panel will turn orange.
When the battery is fully charged, the LED indicator will turn green provided the FX80/FX81 is
powered ON. The LED will turn off when the unit is powered OFF.
The Li-Polymer battery is designed for maximum safety. However, the battery
may explode, leak, or catch fire when:
•
It is exposed to high temperatures
•
It is damaged for any reason
An auto-off feature, configured in the
Settings
mode, shuts down the unit when a low battery
condition is reached.
