Setup - NORTAC DEFENCE WAVE User Manual

1.5

SETUP

1.5.1 BATTERY CHARGING/POWER CONSUMPTION
The Wave is powered by a 3.6V nominal / 2200 mAh Lithium-ion battery which is
supplied in a partially charged state.
The Wave can either be charged using 110/220v mains, or 5v laptop with a USB-A to
USB-C custom cable only supplied by NORTAC DEFENCE.
Interface options include:
• 110/220v mains power supply with 5v USB-A output that can recharge the Wave
in approximately 5 hours (supplied)
• USB-A to USB-C cable 5v into a laptop charge time approx. 5 hours (cable
supplied).
The Wave has a battery icon on the LCD screen indicating the charging status. When
charging is complete the icon will display a full green battery icon.
The device can be safely operated while charging.
When fully charged, the Lithium-ion battery should power the Wave for up to 15 hours
with continuous 1 minute position reports with the backlight OFF.
WAVE Battery Metrics
The battery life metrics below are based on ideal conditions. Factors such as
temperature, line of sight and reporting interval will affect battery consumption.
Report Interval
1 min
5 min
15 min
1 hour
Report Interval LPM
(Low Power Mode)
5 min
15 min
1 hour
Average Battery
Life
13 hours
15 hours
17 hours
19 hours
Average Battery
Life
4 days
10 days
25 days
7