INFICON Explorer Portable Gas Chromatograph - Manual (Page 36)

Explorer Operator Manual
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Charging the Battery Pack
NOTE: Charging a fully discharged battery pack will take approximately 5 hours. Leaving
the adapter connected to a charged battery pack will not harm the battery or the
adapter in any way. If a battery pack is to be left indefinitely, leave it connected to
the adapter so that it will be fully charged and ready for operation. On average, a
fully charged standard battery pack will provide 4-6 hours of continuous operation.
An extended life battery pack will provide approximately 6-8 hours of operation.
Battery life is shorter if the instrument is turned off and then on again repeatedly
and at extreme cold temperatures.
To charge the battery pack on the Instrument:
1. Ensure the correct plug is installed on the line cord of the AC adapter.
If it is not correct for the wall outlet in your area, then it must be replaced, as
detailed in The AC Adapter Line Cord on page 332.
2. Plug the adapter into the jack located on the instrument.
3. Plug the adapter into an AC outlet.
4. Switch on the power at the AC outlet.
The LED, on the instrument, indicates the charge state. Red indicates the
battery is being quick charged. Green indicates the battery is fully charged and
ready for use and is being trickle charged.
It is normal for a fully charged battery to indicate it is charging (red light) when
first plugged in. The LED will turn green as the battery charges. The LED is
off
if the AC adapter is not connected to Explorer.
5. When the battery pack is fully charged, remove the adapter, first from the AC
outlet then from the battery pack.
To charge the battery pack independently of the instrument:
1. Remove the battery pack as outlined in Removing and Replacing the Battery
Pack on page 32.
2. Plug the adapter into the jack located on the battery pack.