4 Using Batteries (with FM20/30 Battery Option)
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Checking Battery Charge
To check the charge status of a battery, refer to the battery power gauge on the screen or open the
Battery Status window.
When Battery Lifetime is Expired
When the Lithium Ion battery is aged, either after 3 years from manufacturing date or after 500
charge/discharge cycles, it is recommended to replace the battery. To remind you of this a Battery has
aged, replacement is strongly recommended message will appear in the
Battery Status window.
This message will only be displayed at the correct time when the date and time on the monitor is
correct. Contact your service personnel.
Battery Status Window
♦ To access the Battery Status window and its associated pop-up keys, select the battery status
information on the Screen, or select
Main Setup -> Battery.
Capacity, remaining tells you how much power is left in the battery.
Capacity, fullCharge tells you how much power the battery can hold when fully charged.
TimeToEmpty tells you approximately how long you can continue to use the monitor without an AC
connection. Note that this time fluctuates depending on the system load (the display brightness and
how many measurements you carry out), and the remaining capacity of the battery.
TimeToFull is shown in place of TimeToEmpty if the monitor is connected to a power supply, and
tells you how much time is left until the battery is charged to 90%. If >10 hrs is shown here, the
battery may not charge completely when the monitor is in use.
Battery status/malfunction symbols: If a problem is detected with the battery, an INOP may be
issued, and the following symbols are displayed in the Battery Status window, where they may be
accompanied by a status message providing more details.
Symbols indicating critical situations are colored red.
Battery Status Indicator Battery Malfunction Indicator
Alternates with the battery gauge on the
Main Screen.
Check in the Battery Status window
to see which status symbol is displayed to
identify the cause.
The red ! flashes. Critical battery
situation or malfunction. Check
in the Battery Statuswindow
to see which malfunction
indicator is displayed, or refer to
the INOP, to identify the cause.
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