Vernier LabQuest Battery Boost 3 Manual

LabQuest Battery Boost 3
Order Code (LQ-BOOST3)
The LabQuest Battery Boost 3 is a rechargeable external
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battery for your LabQuest interface and Go Direct
sensors. With the added power of an external battery, you
can collect data for extended periods in the field where AC power is not
available. Battery life will depend on the type and quantity of sensors being
used in an experiment.
Note: Vernier products are designed for educational use. Our products are not
designed nor are they recommended for any industrial, medical, or commercial
process such as life support, patient diagnosis, control of a manufacturing
process, or industrial testing of any kind.
What's Included
Universal USB Battery Pack
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Power-In cable (A)
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Power-Out cable (B)
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Wall charger
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About the Battery Pack
The battery pack has micro USB and USB-C charging ports (1 & 3) to charge
the battery pack, two USB ports (2 & 4), a charge indicator light (5), and a
power button (6). The battery pack will automatically turn off when not in use.
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Testing the Battery Pack
Make sure the battery pack is fully charged before use. To test it, press the
power button. Verify that the charge indicator light indicates that the battery is
fully charged.
Charging the Battery Pack
Plug in the Power-In cable into the micro USB port on the battery pack. Plug
the other end of the cable into any standard USB port or the included wall
charger. The battery pack LEDs should light sequentially. This indicates that the
battery is charging.
Using the Battery Pack with LabQuest
Connect the Power-Out cable to the LabQuest power port. Plug the other end of
the cable into one of the USB ports of the battery pack. Press the battery pack
power button. The battery pack LEDs should light and then will turn off.
Observe the battery icon of your LabQuest. It should indicate that you are
connected to external power.
Using the Battery Pack with a Go Direct Sensor
Connect the Go Direct sensor to the Micro USB cable that was included with it.
Plug the other end of the cable into one of the USB ports of the battery pack.
Press the battery pack power button. The battery pack LEDs should light and
then will turn off. Observe the LED of your Go Direct sensor, it should be blue
or orange when charging. (Consult the sensor's user manual to confirm which
color to expect.)
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