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LEDs 2 through 5 flash or light up according to the battery charge level.
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The Axon-Bus prosthetic system is switched off automatically.
5.3 Displaying Battery Charge Level
During the charging process the current battery charge level is indicated by the LEDs lighting up
in sequence (see Fig. 6, items 2–5).
Action/Event
Charging in progress
Charging in progress
Charging in progress
Charging in progress
Charging in progress
5.4 Finishing the Charging Process
The charging plug may be disconnected at any time. Partially charging the battery does not
shorten its lifespan (no memory effect).
1) Disconnect the charging plug from the Axon-Bus prosthetic system.
2) Unplug the power supply unit from the socket-outlet.
3) To switch on the Axon-Bus prosthetic system press the charging receptacle button and hold
for one second.
5.5 Query Battery Charge Level
The battery charge level can be queried at any time.
► With the Axon-Bus prosthetic system switched on, press the charging receptacle button (see
Fig. 4, arrow) and hold for less than one second.
Event
Battery almost empty
Battery 50% charged
Battery 100% charged
5.6 Safety Shutoff
The purpose of the Axon-Bus prosthetic system safety shutoff is to protect the battery; it is
triggered in case of:
•
Excessively high or low temperature
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Overvoltage or undervoltage
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Short circuit.
After a short circuit the charging plug must be plugged into the charging receptacle and then
unplugged in order for the electronics to be activated.
6 Use
6.1 Separating the Axon-Bus Gripping Component from the Socket
CAUTION
Changing Axon-Bus gripping components when turned on
Injury due to faulty control or malfunction of the Axon-Bus prosthesis system.
►
Power down the Axon-Bus prosthesis system by pressing the button in the charging recept
acle before changing any Axon-Bus components (e.g. Axon-Bus gripping component).
Battery charger
Explanation
Battery empty
Battery 25% charged
Battery 50% charged
Battery 75% charged
Battery 100% charged
Charging receptacle
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