Use; Preparations For Use - Dräger X-am 5100 Technical Manual

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Use

3.1

Preparations for use

Before using the instrument for the first time, the

enclosed batteries or a charged T4 NiMH power pack
(Order No. 83 18 704 / 83 22 244) must be inserted,
see "Replacing the batteries / rechargeable batteries" on
page 8.
The X-am-5100 is ready for operation.
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3.1.1 Charging the rechargeable batteries
WARNING
!
Danger of explosion!
Do not charge underground or in explosion-hazard
areas!
The chargers are not designed in accordance with the
regulations for firedamp and explosion protection.
Charge power packs type HBT 0000 or HBT 0100 with
the appropriate Dräger charger. Charge single NiMH
cells for battery holder ABT 0100 in accordance with the
manufacturer's specifications. Ambient temperature
during the charging procedure: 0 to +40 °C.
NOTICE
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i
Even if the instrument is not in use, Dräger
recommends that you store it in the charger
(chargermodule X-am 1/2/5000, Order No. 83 18 639).
To maintain the lifetime of the batteries, charging is only

performed within a temperature range of 5 to 35 °C.
Outside this temperature
automatically interrupted and resumes automatically after
the temperature is within the range again.
The charging time is typically 4 hours.

A new NiMH power pack reaches its full capacity after three

complete charging/discharging cycles.
Never store the instrument for extended periods without

being connected to a power source (maximum of 2 months)
because the internal buffer battery will drain.
Charging with the multiple charging station
A maximum of 20 instruments can be charged at the same

time on the power pack (Order No. 83 18 805) of the
multiple charging station.
When attaching the charging modules, disconnect the

power pack from the mains supply!
CAUTION
!
Always connect or disconnect the charging modules
individually and not in groups in order to prevent the
charging station from becoming damaged. During
transportation, the power pack and the charging
modules should also always be handled individually
and without inserted instruments.
Dräger X-am 5100
range, the charging is
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Position the instrument on an even and level surface.
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1. Turn the slots of the interlock into a horizontal position by
using a screwdriver or coin.
2. Insert the projecting tongue (2) of the charging module
(doubles as power feed) until it engages.
3. Close the lock (1) with a quarter turn (slot is positioned
vertically).
4. Attach additional charging modules in the same way.
5. Connect the power pack to the mains.
The green "Mains" LED (1) lights.
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6. Insert the switched-off instrument into the charging module.
LED indicator (5) on the charger:

Charge
Fault
Full
If a fault occurs:

Remove the instrument from the charging module and

insert it again.
If the fault still occurs, have the charging module repaired.
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It takes approx. 4 hours to fully charge an empty

rechargeable battery.
CAUTION
!
A short circuit of the charging contacts in the charging
modules, e.g., by metallic objects that have fallen in,
will not result in damage to the charging station.
It should, however, be avoided due to possible heating
hazards and incorrect displays on the charging
module.
In the event of a short circuit or if the power pack is

overloaded:
The red "Overload" LED (3) lights, and an audible alarm

sounds.
After the fault has been corrected, the alarm is switched

off automatically and the charging process is restarted.
In the event of a power failure, the instruments already

charged will be protected from discharging.
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