Fluke user manual Charging the Batteries, Fluke 196C/199C, Users Manual

Fluke 196C/199C

Users Manual

Charging the Batteries

At delivery, the NiMH batteries may be empty and must be charged for 4 hours (with the test tool turned off) to reach full charge. When fully charged, the batteries provide

4 hours of use.

When battery power is used, the battery indicator at the top of the screen informs you about the condition of the

batteries. The battery symbols are: . The

symbol indicates that there are typically five minutes of operating time left.

To charge the batteries and power the instrument, connect the battery charger as shown in Figure 49. To charge the batteries more quickly, turn off the test tool.

Caution

To avoid overheating of the batteries during charging, do not exceed the allowable ambient temperature given in the specifications.

Note

Figure 49. Charging the Batteries

No damage will occur if the charger is connected for long periods, e.g., during the weekend. The instrument then automatically switches to trickle charging.

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