Battery And Charger - Presys PC-507-IS Technical Manual

3.2. Battery and Charger

The calibrator is supplied with rechargeable battery which enables up to 27
hours of continuous use, or less, especially when the 4-20 mA output is used. A
charger is provided, which can be connected to 110 or 220 Vac. Attention to change
the selection key 110-220 Vac in the charger. Time required for a full charge is 14
hours. When the display indicates LOW BAT, the battery level is low and it is
necessary to recharge it. It is possible to use the calibrator while charging the battery,
however, to increase the load speed is advisable to leave the calibrator off.
The battery should only be charged in a safe area. They should be used only
charger (CG507-IS) and the battery (BT507-IS) specified by Presys, otherwise
there is risk of fire or explosion
The batteries used by the calibrator are made of Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni -
MH). This new technology for rechargeable batteries does not have the undesirable
characteristics of memory effect and environmental pollution as their preceding
batteries made of Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd).
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