Battery Operation; Forming The Internal Battery - Siemens SITRANS FUE1010 IP40 NEMA 1 Guía Rápida

Battery Operation

All portable systems include battery chargers that operate from an AC voltage source. We
strongly recommend that you "form" and charge the battery before operating the system for
the first time.
The Charge Indicator LED
A battery status indicator shows the status of its internal battery and charging circuits. The
indicator LED color switches between red or green based upon the flowmeter operation.
LED
Green
Red

Forming the Internal Battery

The flowmeter uses a special Lithium internal battery pack designed for a rapid charge cycle.
Lithium batteries have to be "formed" to deliver their optimum operating time. This is
accomplished by performing a minimum of two complete discharge/charge cycles.
Note
To remove, replace or dispose of the internal battery pack refer to Maintenance and Service
in the instruction manual.
To Produce a Charge/Discharge Cycle:
1. Press the ON keypad to turn the flowmeter ON without connecting an external power
2. Connect the charger and charge the internal battery with the meter power shut OFF. The
3. Repeat the charge/discharge cycle again. The battery should now be "formed" to provide
To maintain the battery "forming," whenever possible, discharge the battery completely before
recharging. If the operating time during battery use appears to be unusually short, then a
discharge/charge cycle should lengthen the operating time. If this does not correct a short
operating time, then the internal battery should be replaced.
FUE1010 IP40 (NEMA 1) Energy Portable
Compact Operating Instructions, 5/2009, A5E02384186-03
1015BCK-1
1015BCL-1
source. Leave it ON until an automatic shutdown occurs.
charge indicator LED will turn RED (Rapid Charge) for approximately 1 to 2 hours, then
turn GREEN (Trickle Charge). Charge the battery for an additional 8 hours or more.
its maximum operating time.
NEM 5-15P
SEV 1011
Battery Condition
Trickle charge in progress
Rapid Charge in progress (flowmeter must be off)
Installation
2.1 Application Guidelines
10A / 120VAC
10A / 250VAC
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