Reading the charging status led, Battery setup – SKC 100-3901 DPS (Deployable Particulate Sampler) System User Manual
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charging. Aft er charging is complete, disconnect the batt ery from the charger and
connect the pump to the batt ery (see Batt ery Setup).
Aft er charging the batt ery pack, it is good practice to run the pump for
approximately 5 minutes before calibrating. This ensures the batt ery is in
more steady-state conditions and improves the agreement in pre and post-
sampling calibrations.
Reading the Charging Status LED
The Li-Ion Charging Unit indicates batt ery charge
status via an LED on the unit that blinks in specifi c
patt erns. Observe the LED steadily for > 5 seconds to
read charge status.
LED Action
Charge Status
ON
steady
Charge in progress
ON
2 sec
OFF
.25 sec
ON
2 sec
(Repeats)
Approximately
80% charged
OFF
2 sec
ON
.25 sec
OFF
2 sec
(Repeats)
Charge completed
Battery Setup
1. Insert the plug on the connecting cable from the
pump into the jack on the batt ery adapter (on top
of the external batt ery assembly).
2. Insert the external batt ery assembly into a foam
compartment in the case. Ensure there is no
tension on the connecting cable.
Power supply jack
Charge status LED
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Connecting cable
External battery
assembly
Connecting cable
External battery
assembly
Battery adapter