Troubleshooting; Charging The Rechargeable Battery - Abbott i-STAT 1 System Manual

Troubleshooting

The analyzer displays "Waiting to Send" until communication is established
with the Central Data Station. When communication is established the message
changes to "Communication in Progress" and the arrows circle until upload
is complete. If the message does not change from "Waiting to Send" or if the
Analyzer Status screen reports unsent results after the upload, refer to Support
Services in the Troubleshooting section.
Charge Battery Put new rechargeable battery in external charging bay on the i-STAT®1
Before Use
Downloader/Recharger for 40 hours. Battery will be 100% charged and ready
for use. Analyzer with disposable batteries may be placed on Downloader/
Recharger to download data until rechargeable battery is ready.
Keep Battery
Fully charged battery, if not periodically recharged, will self-discharge in
Charged
approximately three months. Prevent self-discharge by either (1) keeping the
rechargeable battery in an Analyzer that is periodically on the Downloader/
Recharger, or (2) store the rechargeable battery separately in the external
charging bay on the Downloader/Recharger.
Charging the Placing an analyzer in a Downloader/Recharger will automatically initiate
Rechargeable
recharging of the rechargeable battery. The indicator light on top of the
Battery
Downloader/Recharger will be green (trickle charge), red (fast charge), or
blinking red (fast charge pending) when an analyzer with a rechargeable battery
is placed in the Downloader/Recharger.
No damage will be caused if an analyzer with disposable batteries installed is
placed in the Downloader/Recharger.
Art: 714368-01J Rev. Date: 02-Aug-12
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