GE PT878 user manual Battery Charger, 8Ahr NiCd, Condition Battery

Chapter 6. Programming Meter Settings

6.3 The Battery Charger

The Battery option allows you to monitor the current run time and status of the internal rechargeable batteries, as well as to condition NiCad batteries to maintain the maximum life possible. Conditioning NiCad batteries (a process that can take up to 12 hours for a fully charged pack) discharges the pack completely and then performs a fast charge.

Note: When conditioning the batteries, be sure you have plugged the AC adapter into the PT878 and pressed the power key. NiMH batteries normally do not require conditioning.

To open the option window:

1.From the Meter menu, scroll to the Battery entry and press [ENTER]. The Battery Charger window opens, as shown in Figure 78 below.

2.If you wish to open the Part Number window, press [ENTER]. You can choose from a 1.8 Ahr NiCad battery (part number 200-058) or a 3.0 Ahr NiMH battery (part number 200-081). Scroll to the battery type you have installed and press [ENTER].

Note: If you do not set the correct battery type in the Part Number window, the battery continues to function, but the battery status icons (see page 10) will not be accurate.

Battery Charger

Status: Full Charge
Run Time Remaining:
Battery Voltage: 5.78 Volts
Battery Type: NiCd
Backup Battery: OK
Part Number:		1.8Ahr NiCd (200-058)
			Condition Battery
	Cancel			OK

Figure 78: Battery Charger Window

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