Conditioning; Table 2.11: Battery Indicators - ashtech Z-Surveyor Operation And Reference Manual

This battery has a push button on the top which indicates percent of power remaining.
Table 2.11 represents percentage indicators and their values.
For a more accurate representation of the power remaining in an internal battery, use the front
panel interface of the Z-Surveyor.
Before using the battery for the first time, it needs a full charge followed by a full discharge and full
charge again. This operation, called "battery conditioning", is necessary to ensure proper calibration
of the power amount left within the battery.

Conditioning

When you charge your battery for the first time, your charger may indicate that
charging is complete after just 10 to 15 minutes. This is normal and can happen with
all rechargeable batteries when first charged. To condition a new battery, simply
remove the battery and then repeat the charging procedure.
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Table 2.11: Battery Indicators

Indicator
Flashing 25
Solid 25
Solid 50
Solid 75
Solid 100
Operation of the battery above 50°C can cause leakage of hazardous
materials as well as permanently damage the life of the battery.
Power Value
<10% power remaining
<25% power remaining
<50% power remaining
<75% power remaining
<100% power remaining
WARNING
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