Battery 14-3
Warning! Battery is out of power! Please connect to power supply or system will be shut down
in one minute. Connect the power supply to afford normal work.
14.5 One Full Discharge / Charge Cycle
If the battery has not been used for over 2 months, you are recommended to perform one full
discharge / charge cycle. It is also recommended that the battery is stored in the shady and
cool area with FCC (full current capacity).
One Full Discharge / Charge Cycle:
1. Full discharge of the battery to let the system automatically shut down.
2. Charge the system to 100% FCC (full current capacity).
3. Discharge of the system for complete shutdown.
14.6 Checking Battery Performance
The battery performance may be degraded over time, so you need to check the battery
performance periodically. The checking procedures are shown as follows:
1. Stop the ultrasound exam.
2. Connect the system to the AC power supply to charge the batteries until current capacity
is full.
3. Disconnect the system from the AC power supply to power the system by the batteries
until the system automatically shuts down.
4. The powering time of the batteries indicates the battery performance.
If the powering time of the battery is much shorter than that specified in the Specification
Manual, you may replace the battery or contact the service personnel.
14.7 Battery Disposal
You need to dispose of the battery when it is damages, severely degraded or used for 3 years.
You should observe the local regulations when disposing of the battery.