GE Responder 2000

2026116-001 Revision B Responder™ 2000 Page 28
THE BATTERY CALIBRATION CYLE
Time, repeated partial charges and discharges, and battery aging will lead to inaccuracy of the battery fuel gauge. This is
corrected by performing a battery calibration cycle. To initiate a calibration cycle, press the Calibrate button after the
battery has been inserted into the charger. The Mode light will turn red indicating a calibration cycle is in progress. The
calibration cycle consists of a full charge, full discharge, and full charge of the battery. The cycle may take up to 20 hours
to complete. If it is desired to abort the calibration cycle, press the Calibrate button again. When a calibration cycle is
aborted, the Mode light will turn green and the charger will charge the battery. When the calibration cycle is complete, the
Mode light will turn green.
CALIBRATING BATTERY WHILE INSIDE THE RESPONDER 2000
To calibrate a battery while inside the Responder 2000, perform a full cycle of charge, discharge, and charge.
Perform a full cycle of charge for at least 8 hours (see below).
Disconnect the Responder 2000 from AC power. Turn the Responder 2000 on and wait until the device shuts down.
Perform a full cycle of charge for at least 8 hours (see below). When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator will
display “full battery” (see also section ON-SCREEN INDICATORS).
CHARGING BATTERY WHILE INSIDE THE RESPONDER 2000
Connect the supplied power cord to the socket at the rear of the Responder 2000 then plug in to a suitable AC power
source. The battery will automatically charge when the power cord is connected to the Responder 2000. The battery will
take up to eight hours to charge in the Responder 2000.
WARNING: A protective ground connection by way of the grounding conductor in the power cord is essential for safe
operation. To avoid electrical shock, plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle, use only the power cord
supplied with the device, and make sure the power cord is in good condition.
WARNING: If the integrity of the external power earth conductor arrangement is in doubt, unplug the device from the
mains AC and operate it from a Responder 2000 rechargeable battery that is charged.
WARNING: If battery is missing or low, the Responder 2000 will not power on if AC power is lost.