Battery Operation - KERN HTS Series Operating Instructions Manual

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Battery operation

For optimum battery operation please observe the following:
Do not recharge the battery until it has been fully discharged.
Charge the battery at least every 3 months to keep it in good condition.
When the crane scale is not in use for a long time, remove the battery.
Battery indicator
There are two levels of battery indicators:
Notes
• The battery is not warranted due to its service time is greatly influenced by
individual use.
• Battery charge is less than normal if the battery is not used for a long time, e.g.
for more than 2 months. To return the battery to normal operation conditions
cycle the battery at least 3 times by charging it and using it until it is fully
discharged.
• Battery charge and scale operation duration will decline with use. We
recommend replacement of the battery after 300 charging cycles.
Checking battery capacity
In the self test the crane scale checks the display and the battery capacity.
In gross mode press the C key. The following is displayed:
• 000000
• 111111
• ...
• 999999
• bat x, with x = 1 (low) ... 4 (high)
HTS-BA-e-1024
With the BAT LOW LED lit, charge the
battery soon.
With the L bat display, charge the
battery immediately
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