User's Manual

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Warning: Power sources other than the recommended 12V/8.7Ah Li-ion battery are not
compatible with the power meter and the status of the battery will not be indicated accurately.
To remove and charge the antenna
battery, pull the battery release pin on the
rear of the battery module and gently
remove the battery pack by lifting upward
and in a backward direction.
When re-mounting the battery, gently
attach the d-sub connector on front of the
battery with the d-sub on the mounting
tower. Then pull the battery release pin
and press down on the battery until the
release pin slots into place.
With the use of the correct adaptor,
connect the supplied battery charger to
the battery pack.
The LED light on the charger indicates the
following:
Red = Charged < 80%
Yellow = Charged 80-100%
Green = Maintenance charging
Tip: Though recharging up to 80% of the full capacity is typically very fast, it is recommended to
keep the battery charging until it is fully charged to help extend the battery life.
Note: The battery charger can be left on after the battery has been fully charged where it will then
automatically enter a maintenance-charging mode
Charging time for the 8.7Ah batteries is approximately 3-5 hours (80%-100%).
The temperature when charging should be within Zero to +45
o
C / 32 to 110
o
F. Do not charge the
batteries in direct sunlight or when surrounding temperature is below freezing point.