Heath Consultants Detecto Pak-Infrared (DP-I) - Manual (Page 18)

102105-0 DP-IR MANUAL REV M
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CHAPTER III
Battery/External Power Operation
Rechargeable Battery
**Warning**
Use only a
HEATH supplied battery in the DP-IR. Failure to do so may cause
permanent damage to the instrument.
The DP-IR has a removable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery that provides the power to the
instrument. This battery is designed to provide eight hours of operating time when fully charged.
The display features the remaining battery life remaining with the eight bars indicating the
remaining charge in 12.5 % increments. This indicator should be used only as a reference.
Always start the day with a full charge to ensure a full day’s use.
**Note**
To obtain full battery capacity charge the battery when the ambient temperature is above 50 °F
(10° C) and preferably below 85° F (30° C).
**Note**
The DP-IR has a built-in battery charging protection, preventing the battery from over charging.
Please use surge protected and conditioned outlets for charging battery.
**Note**
Using features such as the Bluetooth, backlight or operating in cold conditions will decrease the
battery life.
**Note**
The instrument has a small but continuous drain on the battery. If left over a long period of time
the battery will be drained down. This will not harm the battery in the short term. Recharge the
battery as normal.
**Note**
The prolonged un-use of battery inside or outside the instrument can lead to battery chemistry
being irreversibly damaged, leading to permanent failure of the battery. It is recommended to
have the battery go through at least one (1) charge-discharge cycle once every month if the
battery is not being used for long periods of time.
When storing the instrument or the battery for more than a week, leave the battery charged up to
about 40% and store at room temperature of about 60-70° F.