SPECTRO xSORT Original Operating Instructions page 7

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A fully charged lithium battery can last up to approximately 4.5 hours
(continuous operation). The exact battery life depends on the sample
throughput per time unit and the selected measurement parameters.
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If a lithium battery is empty, it must be recharged after one week of storage at
the latest.
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If lithium batteries are to be stored over an extended period, they should be
charged to 50%-70% of their capacity. The optimum storage temperature is
15 °C – 20 °C (59 °F – 68 °F); under these conditions, the stored lithium
battery should be recharged at the latest after 3 months.
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If the storage temperature exceeds 20 °C (68 °F), the battery will self-
discharge more quickly. In this case, it needs to be recharged at shorter
intervals. (40 °C (104 °F) ~ 2 months, 60 °C (140 °F) ~ 1 month).
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The lithium batteries include an electronic safety system that checks the state
of charge of the individual cells. As a result, it continuously withdraws energy
from the lithium batteries. Consequently, there is a risk of deep discharge if a
used lithium battery is stored that does not have the minimum charge.
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If one of the cells in the lithium batteries is already deep-discharged, the
integrated electronic system prevents the recharge of the lithium batteries for
reasons of safety.
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Charge the lithium battery completely prior to using them for the first time.
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Further information can be found in the supplied instruction manual of the
lithium battery and the docking station..
SPECTRO xSORT — 05.09.2014
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