Charging/Recharging The Battery - AEMC 6240 User Manual

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Charging/Recharging the Battery

AC POWER SELECTION
The Model 6240 may be recharged from 110 to 230VAC (50/60Hz). The
instrument includes a 110V line cord, which provides the charging voltage
for the rechargeable battery.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
• The Model 6240 should be charged to a full charge before using
it for the first time.
• Charging to full capacity may take up to 6 hours for a completely
discharged battery.
• If the battery symbol shows as an empty cell, the battery needs to
be recharged.
The battery will only charge in the OFF mode.
• In the ON mode, the charging halts and the battery level indication
is shown in the battery symbol to the top left of the display.
• In the OFF mode, indication is as described in the charging indica-
tor section below.
Connect the Model 6240 to 110VAC using the power cord provided (charg-
ing starts automatically if the instrument is in the OFF mode).
NOTE: Measurement can be obtained while the power cord is connected
but the charging process will be stopped until the instrument is turned
OFF again.
CHARGING INDICATORS
OFF Mode:
• bAtt on the small display and ### on the main display, signifies
fast charging in progress. Where ### is the percent of battery
charge (only in the OFF position).
• bAtt on the small display and FULL on the main display, signifies
that charging is complete. At this point a low charge current is
applied to maintain the battery charge.
Micro-Ohmmeter Model 6240
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