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Chapter 3: Managing Batteries General
General
The Ectane
®
2 uses lithium-ion–type rechargeable batteries. This type of battery
does not suffer from the memory effect affecting previous generations of batteries.
Charging the Batteries
Normally, the Ectane 2’s batteries recharge automatically when they are in the
instrument, that it is connected to a power outlet, and that it is on.
Note Batteries do not recharge when their internal temperature exceeds 45 °C (113 °F).
Batteries also do not power the Ectane if the instrument’s internal temperature
exceeds 55 °C (131 °F).
An optional, external charger is available from Eddyfi. It also conditions and
calibrates your batteries, which is important to maximize their useful life and to
ensure accurate readings for the battery charger indicator in Magnifi
®
.
Eddyfi recommends calibrating batteries at least every six months (for more
information about calibrating your batteries, see “Calibrating Batteries” on
page 49).
WARNING!
Whenever carrying the Ectane 2 in its transport case, remove the batteries
from the instrument and make sure that they cannot come in contact during
transport, as this poses a significant fire and explosion hazard.
When carrying the Ectane 2, it is the user’s responsibility to make sure that
the safety precautions used are in accordance with the local department of
transportation’s (or equivalent governing body) rules and regulations.
The transport case of the Ectane 2 comes with two slots, fitted to receive
batteries when they are removed from the instrument.
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