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Charging the Battery Pack
The battery pack for your new instrument comes in a low to medium charge state and should be
charged a minimum of three hours before use.
A charged battery pack may eventually lose partial charge if not used for an extended amount of
time. You should charge the battery from time to time and store in a cool environment when not
in use to maintain battery performance.
The battery pack can be charged in the instrument by connecting the power supply directly to the
instrument, or by use of the docking station. Refer to Connecting the Power Supply later in this
section.
Battery Lifespan Expectations
Lithium-ion batteries typically decay to 80% capacity after 400 charge cycles (see chart below). A
charge cycle can be defined as several partial charges equaling 100%. Partial charge and discharge
cycles will help maintain the life of the battery. It is best to avoid full discharge and charge cycles.
After roughly 400 charge cycles are reached, the amount of measurements you can expect to
achieve from one full charge is reduced. At this point, you may wish to replace the battery pack.
Battery Disposal
Dispose of the battery pack in a designated disposal location for recycling.
Cycle Life Characteristics
Cycles
1.0 C Discharge
C/2 Discharge
1.25 A CC/CV Charge, 4.2 V, 3 hrs.
Capacity (Ah)
