Chapter 6: Charging the Batteries
Definium AMX 700 X-Ray System 5161515-1EN Rev. 6 (10 February 2008) 6-4
Operator Manual © 2008 General Electric Company. All rights reserved.
* Typical daily usage is based on historical data from AMX4+ sites and estimated Definium AMX 700
usage for typical mobile radiography procedures. Note that actual loading will vary from site to site
depending on usage.
Application Tip
To insure the greatest reliability, you may decide to establish a battery charging schedule at your
particular site, based on past experience and anticipated needs.
How to Re-Charge Batteries
Follow these steps to recharge the batteries.
CAUTION: When recharging the batteries, always locate the unit in a well ventilated area.
1. Drive the Definium AMX 700 to a designated battery charging station or to a correctly rated wall
outlet. Position the unit to within 10 feet of the outlet.
2. To plug in, firmly grip the plug located on the front of the unit (Figure 6-3), and pull the retractable
cord straight out until it is fully extended. Set the cord by a slow pull-release action. Plug into the
battery charging station.
Figure 6-3 Battery charging cord
Idle (Definium AMX 700 on but
not in use)
0.14 segments/minute 7 segments
Field Light (Any time light is ON) 0.39 segments/minute 4 segments
X-Ray Prep (PREP switch
depressed)
0.45 segments/minute 1 segment
X-Ray (High voltage generation) 0.0005 to 0.8 segments/
exposure
<1 segment
TOTAL DAILY SEGMENTS TURNED OFF: 43 segments (90%)
Load mode Approximate discharge rate Typical daily usage*
FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY!
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