Exploranium GR-135 System Manual page 70

SAIC Exploranium – GR-135 System Manual
This 12V DC input can be supplied from an external AC:DC power source or via a special cable
that can be connected directly to the lighter socket of a vehicle as shown above. This 12V input
is also used to power the unit for extended sampling when normal battery life may be
insufficient. Approximately 8 to 10 hours of charging is required to charge a fully discharged set
of batteries.
APPLYING EXTERNAL POWER TO THE GR135 OPERATES THE UNIT BUT
ALSO CHARGES THE BATTERIES. THE BATTERY CHARGERS PROVIDED
WITH THE GR-135 IS FOR USE WITH NICD "D" CELL BATTERIES
ONLY. OPERATING THE CHARGER WHILE ALKALINE BATTERIES ARE
IN THE UNIT MAY CAUSE BATTERY LEAKAGE AND MAY SERIOUSLY
DAMAGE THE GR-135. EXPLORANIUM IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER BATTERY CHARGER OPERATION.
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