Auto Sleep Function; Battery And Backlight Operation; Battery - Adam Equipment GBC Series User Manual

9.4

AUTO SLEEP FUNCTION

This function may be enabled or disabled by the user. If enabled, when the scale is
not used for some time (as pre-set by the user under this function) it automatically
switches off. To set this parameter-
• Press and hold the [Zero] key for 4 seconds, release when the display
shows "SLEEP nodE".
• Press [U/Wt/Unit] key to scroll through the auto sleep values.
"0"
"1"
"5"
"10" Auto sleep after 10 minutes
• Press [Tare] to set the value. The scale returns to zero.

10.0 BATTERY AND BACKLIGHT OPERATION

10.1 BATTERY

• The scales can be operated from the battery, if desired. The battery life
is approximately 70 hours.
• When the battery needs charging the battery symbol will appear to be
empty. The battery should be charged as possible. Once the "LO bAT"
message is shown the scale will still operate for about 10 minutes after
which it will automatically switch off to protect the battery.
• To charge the battery, simply apply power to the scale. The scale does
not need to be turned on.
• The battery should be charged for at least 12 hours for full capacity.
• Just above the "Unit Weight" display is an LED to indicate the status of
battery charging. When the scale is plugged into the mains power, the
internal battery will be charged. If the LED is green the battery is fully
charged.
indicates the battery should be charged longer, preferably overnight.
• If the battery has not been used properly or it is used for a number of
years it may eventually fail to hold a full charge. If the battery life
becomes unacceptable then contact your supplier.
Auto sleep mode disabled
Auto sleep after 1 minute
Auto sleep after 5 minutes
If it is red, the battery is nearly discharged and yellow
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