The Battery Charger - GE TransPort PT878GC User Manual

The Battery Charger

The Battery option allows you to monitor the current run time and
status of the internal rechargeable batteries, as well as to
condition NiCad batteries to maintain the maximum life possible.
Conditioning NiCad batteries (a process that can take up to 12
hours for a fully charged pack) discharges the pack completely
and then performs a fast charge.
Note: When conditioning the batteries, be sure you have
plugged the AC adapter into the PT878GC and pressed
the power key. NiMH batteries normally do not require
conditioning.
To open the option window:
1. From the Meter menu, scroll to the Battery entry and press
[ENTER]
. The Battery Charger window opens, as shown in
Figure 7-3 below.
2. If you wish to open the Part Number window, press
You can choose from a 1.8 Ahr NiCd battery (part number
200-058) or a 3.0 Ahr NiMH battery (part number 200-081).
Scroll to the battery type you have installed and press
Note: If you do not set the correct battery type in the Part
Number window, the battery continues to function, but the
battery status icons (see page 2-5) will not be accurate.
Status: Full Charge
Run Time Remaining:
Battery Voltage: 5.78 Volts
Battery Type: NiCd
Backup Battery: OK
Part Number:
Figure 7-3: The Battery Charger Window
Programming Meter Settings
Battery Charger
1.8Ahr NiCd (200-058)
Condition Battery
Cancel
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[ENTER]
.
[ENTER]
.
OK
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