Maximizing Battery Life - Agilent Technologies FieldFox N9912A User Manual

Maximizing Battery Life

 If AC power is continuously available (Ex: in a workbench environment),
 If AC power is not continuously available (Ex: in a field environment), use the
 If the FieldFox is not going to be used for more than a week, remove the
 Allow a battery to warm to room temperature before charging it. Temperature
 Store batteries in a cool, dry location, away from metal objects and corrosive
 Battery charging limits:
 Operate the FieldFox on battery power between the ambient temperatures of –
Lithium Ion Battery Disposal
When you notice a large decrease in charge capacity after proper recharging, it‟s
probably time to replace the battery.
Lithium-Ion batteries need to be disposed of properly. Contact your local waste
management facility for information regarding environmentally sound collection,
recycling, and disposal of the batteries. Regulations vary for different countries.
Dispose of the battery in accordance with local regulations.
Agilent Technologies, through Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation
(RBRC), offers free and convenient battery recycling options in the U.S. and
Canada. Contact RBRC at 877-2-RECYCLE (877.273.2925) or online at:
http://www.call2recycle.org/
Working with the Lithium-Ion Battery
remove the battery and use the AC/DC adapter.
battery and recharge it when it holds a 20% to 50% charge, as shown on the
screen‟s battery charge icon. At this charge level, 2 or 3 segments show on the
battery gauge.
battery. Best practice is to store the battery with a charge of about 50%. At this
charge level, 3 segments show on the battery gauge. Batteries that remain idle
eventually lose their ability to hold a charge.
shock can damage the battery chemistry and in some cases cause a short
circuit.
gases.
Storage temperature limits (20% to 50% relative charge is recommended):
Transportation:
Within 1 month:
Within 6 months:
Within 1 year:
Charge temperature:
Discharge temperature:
10 and +50°C (–14 to +122°F). Using the battery at lower or higher
temperatures can damage it and reduce operating life. Cold temperatures
affect battery chemistry, reducing charge capacity, especially below 0°C
(32°F).
–20°C to 50°C
–20°C to 45°C
–20°C to 40°C
–20°C to 35°C
0°C to 45°C (<10°C slows charge on some batteries)
–10°C to 60°C
for the nearest recycling location
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