Anritsu Site Master S113B - Discharging the Nimh Battery; Battery Life; Important Battery Information

Discharging the NiMH Battery
The NiMH battery will last longer and perform better if allowed to completely discharge
before recharging. For maximum battery life, it is recommended that the NiMH battery be
completely discharged and recharged once every three months.
To discharge the battery, leave the Site Master switched on until the battery is drained. The
Site Master will display a LOW BATT message and an audio warning when the battery be
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gins to run low. Allow the battery to fully discharge until the Site Master switches itself off.
NOTE:
Do not attempt to discharge the battery by any other means. Never short-circuit
the battery terminals.
Battery Life
It is normal for NiMH batteries to self-discharge during storage. To minimize battery dis
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charge during storage, it is recommended that the battery be removed from the Site Master
if the Site Master is not to be used for a long period of time.
It is normal for NiMH battery to degrade to 80% of original capacity after 12 months of
continuous use.
The battery can be charged and discharged 300 to 500 times, but it will eventually wear out.
The battery may need to be replaced when the operating time between charging is notice-
ably shorter than normal.
Important Battery Information
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With a new NiMH battery, full performance is achieved after three to five complete
charge and discharge cycles.
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Use only Anritsu approved battery packs.
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Recharge the battery only in the Site Master or in an Anritsu approved charger.
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When the Site Master or the charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source.
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Do not charge batteries for longer than 24 hours; overcharging may shorten battery life.
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If left unused a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time.
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Discharge an NiMH battery from time to time to improve battery performance and bat
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tery life.
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The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear
out.
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The battery may need to be replaced when the operating time between charging is notice
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ably shorter than normal.
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Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.
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Do not drop, mutilate or attempt to disassemble the battery.
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Never use a damaged or worn out charger or battery.
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Always use the battery for its intended purpose only.
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