User's Manual
FlightScope User Manual
E19-WA082 Issue A5_7 Copyright EDH 2007-2011
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Charging the batteries
NOTE
Batteries and charging circuits generate heat when
being charged. It is normal that parts of the sensor will
become warm while charging batteries.
Connect the AC adapter (power supply unit), disconnect the computer from
the sensor, and switch the sensor on (push button switch). The sensor will
start up in the standby mode (Status LED blinks blue)
Charging will start if the batteries are run down fully or partially. The amber
Charging LED will blink when charging is in progress.
The Charging LED will stop blinking (off) when the batteries are fully
charged. Charging time is typically 14-18 hours, depending on the battery
state.
NOTE
If a computer is connected to operate the FlightScope,
battery charging will be interrupted.
Batteries run down
When the batteries run down, the sensor Status LED indicator will blink RED
as a low battery warning. When this occurs, connect the AC adapter to
continue using, or charge the batteries. Otherwise, the system will shut down
after a few minutes.
Inserting or removing batteries
NOTE
Battery cells should be replaced when they reach end of
life (e.g. when they do not hold charge any more).
Replace batteries with new NiMH cells of the same
capacity from the same manufacturer.
Ensure that new batteries are “conditioned” by pre-
charging them independently to full capacity in an
external NiMH battery charger before inserting.
First, open the battery compartment. Undo the screw beneath the sensor
that holds the battery cover in place. Then slide the battery panel down to
remove. Remove the cells from the cell holders, taking care to correctly
orientate the cells according to the indicated polarity direction for each cell
location.