RKI Instruments SDM-2012 Standalone Configuration - Manual (Page 96)

91 • Charging an Instrument in a Docking Station
Recharging a Battery Pack Without Performing Any Operations
1. Confirm that the AC adapter is connected to the back panel of the SDM-2012
and to an AC wall socket.
2. Insert the instrument or battery pack into the front recess of the instrument
cradle.
3. Press and hold the SDM-2012’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-2012 to charge it, the
CHARGE LED will continue to blink amber while charging is taking place. The
SDM-2012 will take approximately 4 hours to charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
If the charging process encounters a fail condition, the CHARGE LED will turn
steadily red.
7. When the charge is complete, the CHARGE status LED will turn solid green.
Battery Pack Too Drained for Standalone Operation
If the Li-ion battery pack does not have enough power to keep the instrument on, it
Battery Pack
SDM-2012
BUMP
GX-2012 OFF
COPY
POWER
CAL. EDIT
ENTER
1SEC ON
3SEC OFF
CHARGE
Figure 47: Inserting the Battery Pack for Charging