Balloon Live Sensor
User
Manual
Page 6
Firmware FS.04.17
Date: 2021-05-13
Package contents
The Balloon Live Sensor comes with the following parts:
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Balloon Live Sensor device
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SD card for track recording (inserted into the SD card slot)
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Velcro strap to attach the device
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Lanyard to secure the device
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Pouch for protection when the device is not in use
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Micro USB to USB-C adapter for charging and data transfer
A charger is
NOT
included in the package to keep the price low and to avoid unnecessary
electronic waste as any standard USB based charger can be used.
Charging the built-in battery
Before using the device for the first time, the built-in lithium battery should be fully charged.
To charge the battery, a micro USB cable needs to be inserted into the socket
on the rear
side of the Balloon Live Sensor and then connected to a USB power source. The package
includes a micro USB to USB-C adapter in case no micro USB cable is available. Either a
USB charger, e.g. a wall plug charger or a computer with a USB port can be used as a power
source. Charging the device can take several hours, depending on the battery status. While
the battery is charging, the battery status indicator will keep moving. The battery is fully
charged when all segments of the battery status indicator are visible without any further
movement.
Battery endurance
The built-in battery provides around 20 hours of run time when new and used in
temperatures above 15°C while being connected to the Balloon Live App and an additional
Bluetooth serial device.
The run time on a single charge will be reduced if further Bluetooth devices are connected,
in low temperatures or when the battery has gone through many charging cycles. In these
conditions it is recommended to regularly charge the device between flights in a competition.
For competitions with long duration flights it is also possible to use the Balloon Live Sensor
with an external power supply attached while it is turned on.
Note:
When the device is not in use and turned off, the battery will very slowly lose its charge,
the same way other electronic devices do too. It is recommended to charge the battery at
least every 6 months to keep it in good condition.
