Power; Switching On The Unit - Rhopoint Optimap PSD Operating Instructions Manual

Power

The Optimap™ PSD is powered by an integrated high capacity lithium ion battery.
Fully charged the instrument will operate for 4 – 8 hours depending on use.
A mains powered battery charger is provided with the unit allowing it to be fully charged,
when connected to the units charger input (4), in under 3 hours. The instrument can also
be operated with the charger plugged in. The charging time will be longer if the
instrument is operated during charging. Battery status is shown by the indicator on the
front screen (1).
Lithium ION cells do not suffer from "memory effects" so it will not reduce the life of the
battery if the charger is used top up the battery between readings.

Switching on the unit

The Optimap has two modes of operation; either a full system start or start from sleep
both of which are initiated by pressing the button (3) located on the lower right side of the
instrument.
A full system start will normally take approx.15 seconds to complete whereas a start from
sleep will be almost instantaneous. To switch the instrument on press and hold the
Power / Sleep button until two audible beeps (the second of which is longer than the first)
have been sounded, then release. The instrument will power up and when ready will
display the main measurement screen. A further beep will be sounded.
Left unused for a period of 2 minutes the instrument automatically enters sleep mode to
conserve battery life, this feature also ensures that the device is not left on
unintentionally. The Power / Sleep button remains illuminated during this time to indicate
that the instrument has entered into sleep mode. The instrument can be restored from
sleep mode by pressing and holding the power/sleep button until one beep is sounded.
To power the instrument off press the Power / Sleep button until two audible beeps are
heard. The instrument will then safely enter into its power on / down cycle
The Optimap is ready for use when fully powered on and the main measurement screen
is displayed on the touch screen display (2). The operation of the device is detailed in the
next section.
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