ValidatorTM Properties |
2.1. Battery Info
This screen indicates whether the unit is operating on Battery Power or External Power and displays information that allows the user to monitor the remaining charge status and aging of the battery.
(Figure 2.2 & Figure 2.3)
Charge Remaining: Displays the percentage of charge remaining in percentages ranging from 0% to 100%. As the battery discharges, the percentage of remaining charge is reported in 10% steps.
Status: Reports the status of the charge cycle as Charging, Normal (temperature in range), Charge Cycle Complete, Automatic Shutdown Pending, Temperature Out of Range (too high or too low to charge), Cannot Read Battery Status, or No Battery.
Serial Number: Allows the user to identify a specific battery
Charge Cycles: Reports the number of times the battery charger completes the charge cycle.
Remaining Maximum Capacity: An estimate of the ability of the battery to store the charge.
Total Charge Accumulated: Tracks the amount of charge put into the battery.
The Battery Info screen also includes a Reset Charge (RST CHRG) F1 soft key. The purpose of this function is to reset the charge cycle when you change out the battery. You can also start a new charge cycle by disconnecting the AC adapter momentarily.
The battery from the remote can be placed into the main unit and its properties can be viewed.
Note: For additional power and battery information see the Battery and Power Management section of this guide.
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