Fluke FI-500 Quick Start Manual page 3

Rechargeable nimh batteries

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Power Management Settings

In the Tools menu you can adjust the Power Down, Standby and Dim Display settings in order to

conserve battery life. If you make changes, be sure to arrow down to select Save and Exit, then

press (F4) OK to save the setting..

Power Down settings can be adjusted to Never, 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, or 30 minute duration.

Replacing the Batteries

Replace the rechargeable batteries after 5 years of moderate use or 2 years of heavy use.

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Moderate use is defined as recharged twice a week.

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Heavy use is defined as discharged to cutoff and recharged daily.

DISCONNECT THE CHARGER WHEN REPLACING THE BATTERIES. If you leave the charger

connected, the tester may be unable to accurately determine and display the charge state of the

replaced batteries. A warning message may be displayed:

"Incorrect batteries are installed.

Disconnect the charger and insert

NiMH rechargeable batteries.

Please see your User's Manual for details."

FI-500 Replacement Batteries: Order FI-BATTERY from a Fluke Networks Authorized Reseller.

This item is a set of two rechargeable NiMH batteries (1.2 V, 2700 mAh).