GE PT878GC 用户手册
Programming Meter Settings
7-5
April 2004
The Battery Charger
The Battery option allows you to monitor the current run time and
status of the internal rechargeable batteries, as well as to
condition NiCad batteries to maintain the maximum life possible.
Conditioning NiCad batteries (a process that can take up to 12
hours for a fully charged pack) discharges the pack completely
and then performs a fast charge.
status of the internal rechargeable batteries, as well as to
condition NiCad batteries to maintain the maximum life possible.
Conditioning NiCad batteries (a process that can take up to 12
hours for a fully charged pack) discharges the pack completely
and then performs a fast charge.
Note: When conditioning the batteries, be sure you have
plugged the AC adapter into the PT878GC and pressed
the power key. NiMH batteries normally do not require
conditioning.
the power key. NiMH batteries normally do not require
conditioning.
To open the option window:
1. From the Meter menu, scroll to the Battery entry and press
[ENTER]
. The Battery Charger window opens, as shown in
Figure 7-3 below.
2. If you wish to open the Part Number window, press
[ENTER]
.
You can choose from a 1.8 Ahr NiCd battery (part number
200-058) or a 3.0 Ahr NiMH battery (part number 200-081).
Scroll to the battery type you have installed and press
200-058) or a 3.0 Ahr NiMH battery (part number 200-081).
Scroll to the battery type you have installed and press
[ENTER]
.
Note: If you do not set the correct battery type in the Part
Number window, the battery continues to function, but the
battery status icons (see page 2-5) will not be accurate.
battery status icons (see page 2-5) will not be accurate.
Figure 7-3: The Battery Charger Window
Battery Charger
Cancel
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OK
Status: Full Charge
Battery Voltage: 5.78 Volts
Battery Type: NiCd
Condition Battery
Run Time Remaining:
Backup Battery: OK
Part Number:
1.8Ahr NiCd (200-058)