OPERATION MANUAL - Scintrex

Maintaining Your CG-5 and Trouble-shootingMonitoring VoltageLow battery warning - If the battery capacity for BOTH batteries dropsbelow 10%, the system emits an audible low battery level alarm. The batteryshould then either be recharged by connecting the instrument to the chargeror replaced with a charged batteryChecking the battery - You can check battery at any time by looking at the:• battery icon on the lower right of the display• battery 1 time left and battery 2 time left indicators that can be accessed viathe INFO keyUnderstanding Life ExpectancyThe life expectancy of the battery is approximately 300 cycles (each cyclebeing a complete discharge and recharge). The Moltech NI2020A17 batterypack should be maintained in storage at 25° to maintain its shelf life. Ifstorage temperatures exceed 25°C over a one year period, it may benecessary to recharge the battery. In standby operation, the life expectancy is4 to 5 years. Two batteries are supplied with each Autograv.If the CG-5 battery has been in use in the field for 150 to 200 days, then itscapacity to hold a charge may be significantly less than it was new. At thispoint, it is more economical to replace the battery with a new one, rather thansuffer with the operational inconvenience of a reduced battery life andfrequent battery changes in the field.5-4CG-5 Manual - part # 867700 Revision 2