ZOLL AutoPulse Rev C - Manual (Page 14)

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Battery Charger User Guide
1.1.2 Battery Charger
The Battery Charger is a stand-alone unit intended to charge and test-cycle the Batteries (see Figure 1-
4). The Battery Charger has two charging bays; each with its own indicators. The Battery Charger
automatically maintains both the state of charge and tests and maintains the Battery to its highest possible
capacity. Batteries should always be fully charged and ready for use before deploying the AutoPulse
Platform.
Batteries placed in a charging bay are automatically charged (CHARGING LED illuminated) in less than
4
1
/
4
hours (maximum).
To maintain the Battery, the AutoPulse Battery Charger design incorporates a test-cycle mode. The test-
cycle measures the Battery’s charge-holding capability by cycling the Battery through a charge-
discharge-recharge sequence.
Batteries that pass the test remain ready for use. Batteries that fail the test undergo additional test-cycles
to attempt to restore the Battery. After three test cycles, the Battery either is restored to READY (green
LED on Battery) or has failed and should be replaced (red LED on Battery). The normal test-cycle
requires approximately
10 hours . The maximum test-cycle is approximately 30 hours if all three test-
cycles are performed.
The Battery Charger’s test-cycle mode is activated in two ways:
• Automatically at every 10th charge.
• Manually when the user presses the Start Test button on the Battery Charger Control Panel during
routine charging (amber LED).
Figure 1-4 AutoPulse Battery Charger
User Control Panel
Battery Charging Bays
AC Power Cord,
as supplied