Components; Batteries - Decatur Electronics GENESIS-VP DIRECTIONAL User Manual

2. Components

2.1 Batteries

The Genesis-VPD comes with a Black & Decker
Interchangeable Battery System: two nickel-cadmium
(NiCd), silver label, 3.6-volt VersaPak
two-port AC auto charger (part number P702-VP135).
For increased runtime, you can use nickel metal
hydride (NiMH), gold label, VersaPak
read all the instructions and warnings on the
VersaPak
storage of your batteries.
Use the battery caps provided with the batteries to store
or carry them, so metal objects (keys, coins, etc.) can
not come in contact with the exposed metal end.
Remember to remove the caps before placing the
batteries in the charger or the Genesis-VPD.
If the device is idle for 30 minutes, it automatically
powers down to save the batteries. The batteries have
aminimum life of 300 charge cycles. You can purchase
additional batteries at hardware stores and from
Decatur Electronics.
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instruction sheet to ensure proper use and
When the radar is transmitting, it consumes roughly three
times as much power from the batteries than when it is
not transmitting. Keep this in mind to maximize battery
life.
The device draws a small amount of power from the
batteries even when the power is off. When you are not
using the device for extended periods, remove the
batteries to save the charge.
GENESIS-VPD™ USER'S MANUAL
Rev. 09/04
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