RKI Instruments SDM-E2 - Manual (Page 71)

Charging an Instrument in a Docking Station • 66
NOTE: If alkaline batteries are detected, the SDM-E2 must be turned off and
on again before attempting to charge another battery pack.
If the charging process encounters a fail condition, the CHARGE LED will turn
steadily red. A fail condition could indicate that there is something wrong with
the NiMH batteries, or that there is something wrong with the charger.
6. When the charge is complete, the CHARGE status LED will turn solid green.
Recharging a Battery Pack Without Performing Any Operations
1. Confirm that the AC Adapter is connected to the SDM-E2 and to an AC wall
socket and that the power jack is plugged into the back panel of the SDM-E2.
2. Plug the charger cable into the EAGLE 2.
3. Press and hold the SDM-E2’s POWER button. The LEDs will turn amber.
4. When the BUMP
T
and CAL
S
LEDs turn off, release the POWER button.
5. The CHARGE LED will be blinking amber.
6. If the battery pack is fully charged, then the blinking amber LED will turn solid
green in a few minutes.
If the battery pack is drained enough for the SDM-E2 to charge it, the
CHARGE LED will continue to blink amber while charging is taking place. The
SDM-E2 will take approximately 10 hours to charge a fully discharged EAGLE
2.
If you are attempting to charge alkaline batteries, the CHARGE LED will either
turn steadily red or start to blink red 2-3 minutes after the charger cable has
been plugged into the charger jack.
NOTE: If alkaline batteries are detected, the SDM-E2 must be turned off and
on again before attempting to charge another battery pack.
If the charging process encounters a fail condition, the CHARGE LED will turn
steadily red. A fail condition could indicate that there is something wrong with
the NiMH batteries, or that there is something wrong with the charger.
7. When the charge is complete, the CHARGE status LED will turn solid green.