Welch Allyn 20хEL Propaq Encore Vital Signs Monitor - Reference Guide - Manual (Page 123)

Battery Care
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Battery Care
Recharging Time
The battery charges to full capacity within eight hours (if the monitor remains off).
Monitor Functions Resumed
In most instances, most monitor functions are usable immediately after plugging in the ac
power adapter and cycling the power switch. More charging time may be required before the
NIBP, CO
2
, and printer can be operated.
Operating Times Using Battery Power
The amount of time you can operate the Propaq Encore on each battery charge depends upon
many variables including active options, frequency of NIBP measurements, frequency and
length of print strips, ambient temperature, battery age and condition, and what information
is displayed.
For monitors without the Expansion Module or SpO
2
option, typical monitor operating time
is about 2 hours at 25° C for a new, fully-charged battery. This is when all patient channels are
active and measurements are taken every 15 minutes.
For monitors without the Expansion Module but with the SpO
2
option, operating time is
about 5 hours.
For monitors with the Expansion Module and printer, SpO
2
and CO
2
options, typical
operating time is about 3 hours under the above conditions when print strips are generated
every 15 minutes.
Caution Leaving the monitor's lead-acid batteries in a completely discharged
state may result in permanent battery damage. The batteries should be kept
fully charged.