12 FieldFox User’s Guide
NOTE When powered by the battery only, the FieldFox can stay in Stand By mode for a
maximum of four hours and then it powers off automatically. When the relative
battery charge drops about 20%, the FieldFox will power off to preserve the
remaining charge.
To recharge a battery:
Use ONLY a FieldFox charger to recharge a battery.
The battery can be fully charged while in the FieldFox in about 4 hours with
the FieldFox either ON or OFF.
The battery can be fully charged externally using the external battery charger
in about 4 hours.
When the battery is removed, the FieldFox can still be powered by the AC/DC
adapter.
FieldFox ON/OFF Settings
To turn power ON, briefly press the power button. Boot-up takes about 1
minute.
To switch to Stand By mode (low battery drain), briefly press the power
button. To turn power ON, briefly press the power button. Power and settings
are restored instantly. See the Note above concerning Stand By mode.
To turn Power OFF (very low battery drain), press and hold the power button
until power is OFF - about 4 seconds. Data and instrument state are NOT
automatically saved when the FieldFox is powered OFF. Learn how to save
data and instrument state on page 164.
You can make a setting to automatically Power ON the FieldFox when a power
source is connected. Learn how on page 185.
Power button LED status
Solid green – Power is ON
Blinking green – FieldFox in Stand By mode
Blinking amber – Battery charging.
Blinking amber and green – Stand By mode and battery charging.
Not lit – Power is Off and battery is not charging.
FieldFox High-Temperature Protection
The following features prevent degradation or damage in the event of high
internal temperatures in the FieldFox.
NOTE Do NOT store the FieldFox in the softcase while powered ON or in Stand By
mode.
How to monitor the internal FieldFox temperature:
Press System, then Service Diagnostics.
Then Internal Temperatures.
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