OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK OPERATION, Cont.
Optimum Battery Pack Performance
The life of the battery pack depends greatly on the duty cycle of the scale, depth of discharge
and operating temperature. The battery pack will normally provide eight (8) hours of continuous
operation over an operating range of 14° to 104° F (-10° to +40° C). Several steps can be taken
to optimize the performance and life of the battery pack.
1. Enable the Auto Shut-Off feature of the scale by entering a 1 (YES) when the scale
prompts for Auto Off during Setup. (Refer to the Setup and Calibration section for an
explanation of the setup feature). This selection will cause the scale to shut itself off after
the period of inactivity selected in setup, thus preserving the battery pack.
2. If possible, plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet after each work shift to allow the
battery pack to recharge. This will minimize the depth of discharge and greatly increase
the number of cycles the battery pack can undergo.
3. If conditions permit, avoid charging and discharging the battery pack in extreme cold. Due
to the chemistry of batteries, low temperatures decrease the capacity of the battery pack
significantly causing a greater depth of discharge at colder temperatures than at room
temperature. The battery pack will function without problems at temperatures as low as
14° F (-10° C) but will not last as many cycles as it would at room temperature.
4. Avoid storing the battery pack after discharging. If the battery pack is to be left for several
days or more, make certain that it is charged before storage. The optimum environment
for batteries is to charge while stored. The type of charger used in the scale will not
damage batteries in any way even if the battery pack is left charging indefinitely.
THERMAL LABEL FORMATS
Ticket Format (1)
Ticket Format (2)
Figure No. 12
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