Philips V200 Manuel D’Utilisation
Chapter 13
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Respironics V200 Ventilator Operator’s Manual
REF 1057983 A
Options and Accessories
Battery Capacity
The external battery is used with the backup battery. Under optimal running
conditions, both batteries together can operate the ventilator for up to four
hours. However, ventilator power consumption varies according to
environmental conditions and ventilator settings. Battery capacity varies with
the age and charge level of the battery. The external battery should be kept
fully charged to ensure maximum capacity when needed.
conditions, both batteries together can operate the ventilator for up to four
hours. However, ventilator power consumption varies according to
environmental conditions and ventilator settings. Battery capacity varies with
the age and charge level of the battery. The external battery should be kept
fully charged to ensure maximum capacity when needed.
Battery Charging
The external battery is designed to be recharged only as described here. Do not
use any other method to recharge the battery.
use any other method to recharge the battery.
In order for the external battery to charge, the system must be connected to a
viable AC power source. The ventilator can be operating or in standby mode. A
new external battery fully charges within 15 hours. The time required to
recharge depends on the original charge level of the battery.
viable AC power source. The ventilator can be operating or in standby mode. A
new external battery fully charges within 15 hours. The time required to
recharge depends on the original charge level of the battery.
When the external battery is connected to a functioning AC power source, the
MAINS
indicator located on the front of the ventilator is lit and the green AC
indicator on the external battery is lit (Figure 13-7).
The yellow “Battery Charging” indicator on the external battery has the
following indication modes:
following indication modes:
•
Continuous ON - Battery is in deep charge mode
•
Flashing - Battery is approaching full charge
•
Off-Battery is fully charged
Figure 13-7: External Battery Indicator Lights
If the external battery does not reach full charge within 15 hours, contact
Respironics Customer Service at 1-800-345-6443.
Respironics Customer Service at 1-800-345-6443.
CAUTION:
Battery operating life depends on battery age and number of discharges
and recharges. Over time the battery degenerates and provides less
operating time per charge than a fully-charged new battery. Use a
Respironics External Battery P/N 1059955
and recharges. Over time the battery degenerates and provides less
operating time per charge than a fully-charged new battery. Use a
Respironics External Battery P/N 1059955
only.
AC indicator
Battery charging
indicator
indicator