Battery Operation - Planar IT-100 Operating Manual

4.15. Battery Operation

As an integrated power source in the analyzer is used a Lithium-ion battery with a
voltage of 7.4V and a capacity of not less than 4000 mAh.
The battery status and operating mode are signaled in several ways. The «
LED on the front panel of the IT-100 signals the charging mode of the battery:
Indication
The icon in the upper right corner of the display shows the battery charge mode:
Indication
When detecting a battery failure during charging, the icon's background becomes red.
The length of the color bar displays the value of remaining charge. When the charge is
more than 30%, the color of the bar is green. The color changes to yellow when the
capacity decreases and turns red at less than 15%.
For more information about the operating mode and battery status, run the diagnostic
mode by pressing the «Shift» button and then without releasing it press the «
button. The battery diagnostic mode will appear on the display as shown in figure 4.74:
The current battery mode is displayed in the mode window: Discharging / Charging
/ Charged. There are also displayed the current values of power, current, remaining level
of charge and operating time. To exit the mode, press the «EXIT» key.
When operating from the battery and capacity reducing to a critical level, the analyzer
displays the charge level indicator red. In a while the analyzer will automatically turn off.
To charge the battery, connect the external power source which is included in the
delivery set and provide the power supply. The batteries will charge even if IT-100 power
Battery charge status
No voltage from external charger.
Battery is charging.
Battery is charged.
Battery failure.
Battery operation mode and status
Battery is charging.
Battery is discharging. Remaining capacity and the remaining
operating time.
Figure 4.74
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