Specifications

external power is being applied and that the battery is

charging. If the battery is not inserted, the external power

indicator LED will flash. When the Monitor is running on

battery power, a battery icon appears in LCD area 3 (toggling

with the time indicator) indicating the charge status.

During battery-only operation, the yellow battery power

indicator LED (8) will light. When the battery becomes

discharged and only 10% of the full charge remains, the

indicator will begin to flash and the Monitor will sound

periodic warning beeps. At this point, the Monitor should be

connected to an AC outlet to recharge the battery. If the

Monitor continues to be used without charging the battery,

the message WARNING: THE BATTERY IS TOO LOW FOR

MONITOR TO FUNCTION. TURN MONITOR OFF appears,

and the Monitor will enter the fail-safe mode. The fail-safe

mode shuts down all functions until the Monitor is turned off

and the battery is recharged or replaced.

Battery charging will take place as long as the Monitor remains

connected to an external AC power source via the supplied

AC-DC power converter. A battery that is fully discharged can

be fully recharged in 1 hour 50 minutes when the Monitor is

switched off or 8 hours if the Monitor is switched on.

Notes

• To prolong the life of the battery, keep the Monitor

connected to an AC outlet whenever possible. NEVER

allow the battery to become completely discharged. A

fully charged battery will power the Monitor for

approximately 3 to 4 hours (Model TS and T with printer:

3 hours. Model BP and T with printer: 4 hours.) and

should survive between 200 and 500 charge/discharge

cycles. When it is necessary to replace the battery, refer to

the Compatibility Table and Reorder Codes listed in

Appendix D. To ensure full charge cycles, replace only

with a recommended battery. If the Monitor is to be

stored for some time, first charge the battery and then

remove it and store it separately from the Monitor.

• For continued safety, use only a power cord of listed type

SJT, three-conductor, min. No. 18 AWG, terminated in a

hospital grade attachment plug, provided with the

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