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12.5 Battery and mains indicators
12.5.1 Battery indicator
The battery icon will illuminate when battery drops to 10% or less of the
full charge level. It is accompanied by a audible and visual alarm. The
icon will flash whilst the battery is charging (less than 100%).
12.5.2 Mains disconnect indicator
The mains disconnect icon will illuminate when mains power is
unavailable. The icon remains illuminated until mains power is
restored. It is accompanied by a audible and visual alarm.
Note: If both the battery indicator and mains icon flash when the power
button is depressed the battery is depleted, the user will be unable to restart
the unit until mains power has been restored.
12.6 Power related faults
12.6.1 With mains power connected
If both the battery and mains indicator lights are flashing, this indicates that there
is a hardware fault. The unit should be removed from service.
Note: If the battery icon is illuminated and fixed the battery has failed or has
been disconnected.
12.6.2 With mains power disconnected
If both the battery and mains indicator lights are flashing whilst pressing the mains
power on button, the main battery is completely discharged. The user will not be
able to start the device on battery power. Connect mains power and allow the unit
to charge the battery for 8 hours. It is not recommended that the unit be used on
battery power when mains power is available. The purpose of SLE1000 battery is
to allow continued operation in the event of a mains power failure.
Warning: If the unit has shutdown due both mains power being
disconnected and battery depletion, the user will be unable to restart the
unit until mains power has been restored.