Xylem YSI ProDSS Quick Start Manual

ProDSS Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack
Quick Start Guide
The ProDSS handheld instrument uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack as a power source. The battery comes
pre-installed in a ProDSS and does not need to be replaced until the battery charge capacity is deemed unacceptable
by the user.
WARNING: Be sure to reference the Safety Warnings and Precautions section. Failure to exercise care while using
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this product and to comply with the safety guidelines could result in product malfunction, excessive heat, fire, damage
to your products not covered under warranty, property damage, and/or personal injury.
Battery Charging
All batteries are shipped at less than 50% full capacity, as the battery ages less when stored in this state. Charging the
battery is not required before first use.
A USB cable is included with the ProDSS for the purposes of charging the instrument battery and connecting the instrument
to a PC. The battery can be charged using a computer, the AC adapter included with the instrument, or from an external,
portable USB battery pack (sold separately).
To charge the ProDSS, plug the USB connector into the AC power adapter, USB port on a computer, or an external USB
battery pack and plug the micro USB connector into the ProDSS. Always charge the battery in an open area away from
flammable materials, liquids and surfaces.
WARNING: Only charge the battery using charging devices designed specifically for the ProDSS by YSI. Use of
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unapproved chargers can result in battery failure and potentially serious injury to the user.
The ProDSS will charge faster when plugged into an AC outlet for charging rather than a PC's USB port. For the instrument
to recognize that it is using AC power, you must start charging the ProDSS while on. After the instrument recognizes it is
being charged, it can be turned off to finish charging.
When using the AC adapter, it takes approximately 14 hours to charge the ProDSS battery when the instrument is turned
off during the charge. The amount of time required to completely charge the battery when the ProDSS is on during
charging is approximately 9 hours.
! CAUTION: The temperature range over which the battery can be charged is 2°C to 45°C (35.6°F to 113°F). Charging
the battery at temperatures outside of this range may cause the battery to become hot or to break. Charging the battery
outside of this temperature range may also harm the performance of the battery or reduce the battery's life expectancy.
Battery Life
Battery life depends on use, enabled parameters, LCD brightness, GPS use, sampling mode, and battery age. As with all
lithium-ion batteries, battery life will decline over time and use - this decay is typical and should be expected.
Battery life may also depend on the battery charging practices used. For maximum battery life, keep the battery 40% to
80% charged. Also, a larger discharge (e.g. to 50%) is better than a small discharge (e.g. to 90%) between recharges.
A new ProDSS battery is expected to last for the following durations (25°C, auto sampling, GPS on, keypad backlight off):
ProDSS instrument only - 48 hours
ProDSS with fully loaded 4 port cable assembly and 25% (Default) LCD brightness - 20 hours
ProDSS with fully loaded 4 port cable assembly and 100% LCD brightness - 14 hours
! CAUTION: The ambient temperature range over which the battery can be discharged is -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F).
Use of the battery outside of this temperature range may damage the performance of the battery or may reduce its life
expectancy. Performance will suffer in cold temperature (0°C / 32°F) and perform best at warm temperature (37°C /
98.6°F).
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