MSA SOLARIS - Setting up the Solaris Multigas Detector; Power Systems; Battery Charging and Operation

Chapter 3,
Setting up the Solaris Multigas Detector
Power Systems
The Solaris instrument is supplied with a Li ION battery or three AA
Alkaline batteries. These batteries have a nominal runtime of 14 and 12
hours, respectively. In colder temperatures, battery output may be
reduced. See TABLE 3-1 for capacity reductions expected for batteries
at these temperatures.
Table 3-1.
Battery Capacity Reductions Expected at Colder Temperatures
TEMPERATURE Li ION AA ALKALINE
21°C (70°F) None None
-20°C (-4°F) 40% 90%
Battery Charging (Lithium Ion Battery version only)
Charge the battery by using the Charger supplied with the instrument.
Use of any charger, other than the Charger supplied with the
instrument, may damage or improperly charge the batteries.
• The charger is capable of charging a completely depleted pack in
less than four hours in normal, room-temperature environments.
NOTE: Allow very hot or cold instruments to stabilize for one hour
at room temperature before attempting to charge.
• Minimum and maximum ambient temperature to charge the
instrument is 10°C, 50°F and 35°C, 95°F, respectively.
• For best results, charge the instrument at room temperature (23°C)
To Charge the Instrument
• Carefully place instrument into the charge stand.
• Charger status is indicated by the LED.
• Green: Charging complete
• Red: Charging in process
• Yellow: Failure Mode; remove from charger.
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CAUTION
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