Powering The Eclipse Beltpack; Figure 1-7 Battery Discharge Characteristics - Clear-Com ECLIPSE DIGITAL WIRELESS User Manual

POWERING THE ECLIPSE BELTPACK

The supplied battery pack holds four AA-sized batteries. Standard AA alkaline
batteries will provide between 7 and 8 hours of typical use. The batteries
alternate in the battery case, with the spring on the negative end and the tab on
the positive end.
For best performance, use fresh alkaline batteries that have been properly stored
and kept away from excessive heat. As with all other battery-powered electronic
items, when the Eclipse beltpack is stored for extended periods of time, remove
the batteries to prevent damage from possible leakage of the alkaline cells.
Caution: Make sure that Eclipse beltpack battery packs loaded with alkaline
batteries are not put into a battery charger, or that the internal beltpack charger
is used to attempt to charge them. Damage and possible injury will result.
Rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries may be used with
the Eclipse beltpack. Select good quality batteries with high amperage ratings for
the best and longest performance. These batteries will last for many charge cycles,
and will power the beltpack for approximately 8 hours.
If you are charging the batteries twice daily, then the battery lifetime would be
approximately 8 months. It is recommended that the batteries be replaced every
4-5 months in these circumstances.
Note: Eclipse beltpack usage times are dependent upon the batteries used. Some
batteries require more charge/recharge cycles than others to reach their rated
capacity.
Figure 1-7: Battery Discharge Characteristics
The beltpack front-panel display has an icon that shows the battery condition. It
has five vertical lines to signify the remaining charge. When the icon has dropped
down to the last two lines, or if it drops quickly after being turned on after
previous use, it will be time in the next few minutes to recharge the batteries (if
rechargeable ones are being used) or replace them. The beltpack will turn off by
itself at low battery levels.
Within the menu structure of the beltpack, a low-battery alarm is available and
may be set. When activated and when the battery level is sufficiently low
(approximately 40 minutes of remaining battery life) the headset user will hear a
beep at intervals and the battery indicator will flash to indicate that the batteries
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