Batteries

Three rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are provided with the instrument. Charge the battery completely before first use.

NOTE –

  • Remove the tape over the contact of the battery stored in the instrument before charging or using it with the instrument.

  • Trimble recommends only using batteries that have P/N 99511-30.

  • The performance of the battery will be lower at temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F). The performance of a cold battery might not be enough to start the instrument.

  • For best battery performance, keep the battery at a temperature as close to 20 °C (68 °F) as possible before it is put to use in the instrument.

The battery has an integrated power gauge that displays the condition of the battery. Press the button on the battery to activate the power gauge.

Item

Description

1

LEDs

2

Power button

When you press the button, four LEDs on the instrument battery show the power level. Each LED corresponds to a power level of 25% so that when the power level is at 100%, all four LEDS are lit with a solid green light. If the battery is completely discharged, all LEDs are off.

If all the LEDs flash when the button is pressed, the battery needs to be reconditioned in the battery charger. See Conditioning the battery.

When the battery capacity is between 0 and 100%, one LED will flash. A battery with less than 10% capacity might not be able to start an instrument.

Disposal

  • Before disposal, discharge the battery.

  • Cover battery terminals with proper insulating tape before disposal to avoid heat generation by an inadvertent short-circuit.

  • Dispose of the used battery in an environmentally sensitive manner, following local and international regulations.