ZOLL SurePower Rev B Charger Station - Manual (Page 18)

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Charging Methods
The SurePower Charger Station supports a variety of charging methods: AutoTest,
QuickCharge, and ManualTest. These charging methods control how quickly the charger
brings the battery to full charge and whether or not the battery’s runtime indicator is
recalibrated.
AutoTest
The AutoTest charging method drains the remaining charge from a depleted battery before
recharging it. During this process, the charger measures the battery’s capacity to ensure that the
battery meets or exceeds the minimum runtime requirements for emergency defibrillator use.
The AutoTest charging method is the default charging method for ZOLL’s lead acid batteries
because it helps lead acid batteries maintain their storage capacity and extend their usable life.
QuickCharge
The QuickCharge charging method immediately charges the depleted battery.
The QuickCharge charging method is the default charging method for ZOLL’s lithium ion
batteries, such as the SurePower Battery Pack. The QuickCharge method is the quickest way
to charge lithium ion batteries, which do not require frequent testing to maintain their usable
life.
ManualTest
The ManualTest charging method tests and recalibrates ZOLL batteries.
ZOLL’s lead acid batteries with runtime indicators periodically require recalibration through
the use of the ManualTest charging method. The SurePower Battery Pack automatically
recalibrates itself.
We describe how to perform a ManualTest in Chapter 3.