SKC Limited EPAM-5000 - Manual (Page 66)

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Battery Maintenance
Introduction The battery pack is a 6.0-volt lead acid rechargeable battery that can hold a
charge for up to 24 hours. It is important to check the battery periodically
and recharge when necessary.
Checking the
Battery The battery status can be checked using the menu options on the EPAM-
5000. Use the following menu options to check the battery.
Step Action
1 Select Special Functions from the Main Menu.
2 Select Systems Options.
3 Select Extended Options.
4 Select Battery Status.
Result: The Battery Level Screen displays the charging level of
the unit’s battery in VDC.
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If the charge level is... Then...
6.1 VDC or higher The battery is fully charged.
Lower than 6.1 VDC The battery must be recharged.
See instructions on page 5-9.
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Note: A battery status bar is displayed in the upper right hand corner when unit is in the run
mode. See Figure 3.10 in Chapter 3. This is only a relative indicator of battery status. Actual
voltage is displayed under battery status menu.