Charging The Rechargeable Battery Pack - Fluke 123 User Manual

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Charging the Rechargeable Battery Pack

At delivery, the batteries may be empty and must be
charged to fill them completely. Charging time is 7 hours
(test tool is off). When fully charged, the batteries typically
provide 6 hours of use at full brightness. Operating time is
extended at normal brightness.
When battery powered, the battery indicator on the bottom
of the screen informs you about the condition of the
battery. The battery symbols are:
battery symbol indicates that there are typically five
minutes of operating time left.
Use the setup as shown in Figure 2-1 to charge the battery
pack and power the instrument.
Turn the test tool off to charge the batteries more quickly.
The test tool uses a trickle charge for the
batteries, so no damage can occur if you leave it
charging for long periods, e.g., through the
weekend.
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Figure 2-1. Charging the Battery Pack