User manual

Chapter 5: Maintenance and troubleshooting
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Maintenance
Normal use of the battery
It is recommended not to partially charge/discharge the battery several times in a row. Partial
charging/discharging affects the accuracy of the capacity measurement.
Never leave the EXPLORER 510 fully discharged for a longer period of time. If the
EXPLORER 510 is not to be used for a shorter period of time (1 month), charge the battery to
minimum 20 to 30%. If the EXPLORER 510 is stored for more than a month, charge the battery
to 50%. For battery specifications, see Battery specifications (internal battery) on page 83.
To recharge the battery
To recharge the battery, connect external power to the DC input of the EXPLORER 510. For
details on how to apply external power, see External power on page 17.
Accurate display of the battery capacity
To ensure accurate display of the battery capacity, you can run a “learning cycle” at first time
use. The learning cycle must be performed between 20°C and 30°C.
Do as follows:
1. Fully charge the battery.
2. Remove external power and fully discharge the battery:
Use the EXPLORER 510 and/or leave it on until it turns off automatically. This way the
EXPLORER 510 “learns” the complete capacity of the battery. Note that it may take several
hours to discharge the battery if it is not in use.
3. Recharge the battery.
Disposal of the EXPLORER 510
Old electrical and electronic equipment marked with this symbol can
contain substances hazardous to human beings and the environment.
Never dispose these items together with unsorted municipal waste
(household waste).
In order to protect the environment and ensure the correct recycling of old equipment as well
as the re-utilization of individual components, use either public collection or private collection
by the local distributor of old electrical and electronic equipment marked with this symbol.
Contact the local distributor for information about what type of return system to use.