Exchanging Batteries; Charging Batteries - GE SpotChecker Operating Manual

Initial start-up and basics

Exchanging batteries

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Attention:
If you remove both batteries during operation and the
instrument is not connected to mains supply, all un-
saved data will get lost.
You can exchange one battery during operation.
– First insert a fully charged battery into an empty
compartment.
– Subsequently remove the other battery.

Charging batteries

You can charge the lithium-ion battery either directly
in the instrument or by means of an external battery
charger. Several batteries are charged in succession.
If there is a battery in the instrument, the charging pro-
cess starts automatically as soon as you connect the
external power supply. You can carry out ultrasonic
tests and charge a battery at the same time.
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The charging time is approx. 6 hours per battery. The
charging time is not reduced if the instrument is not
simultaneously used for ultrasonic tests. The charging
time applies to ambient temperatures from 25 °C to
30 °C. Please keep in mind that the batteries are not
charged to their full capacity at high temperatures.
Charging lithium-ion batteries is also possible with the
external battery charger recommended and delivered
by GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies.
Note:
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You will fi nd information on how to handle the external
charger in the documentation of your battery charger.
Issue 02, 03/2009
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