Battery power and recharging – DIGIWEIGH DWP-PC User Manual
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8. BATTERY POWER AND RECHARGING
Remaining battery power of the built-in rechargeable battery is displayed on
the Battery Power / Level Indicator.
8.1 SYMBOLS AND REMAINING POWER: -
Full Battery:
≥ 6.3V
2 Blocks:
≥6.0V
1Block:
≥5.7V
Frame only: <5.7V
8.2 BATTERY OPERATION TIME
Depends on the battery condition, a fully charge new rechargeable battery
will usually give: -
Around 200 hours of continuous operation without backlight, or
Around 70 hours of continuous operation with backlight on
8.3 RECHARGE BATTERY
When appears, (when battery is less than 5.7V), it means the
built-in rechargeable battery is at low voltage status. It is recommended to
recharge immediately.
To protect the built-in rechargeable battery, the instrument will power off
automatically when battery voltage is at extremely low level (when battery is
at around 5.4V). Do not attempt to power the instrument on. Recharge the
instrument immediately. Fail in doing so may cause unrecoverable damage
to the built-in rechargeable battery.
Battery charging status is shown on the dual color Charge Status Indicator:
-
Red: - Recharging in process,
Green: - Charging is completed.
Battery recharge is possible while instrument is in operation. Overcharge
protection circuit is built inside to prevent battery damages caused by
overcharge.
Heat will be generated during recharging and it is normal to feel minor heat
at front panel of the instrument.