X - R i t e e X a c t ™ I n s t r u m e n t14Charging the Battery PackThe battery pack for your new instrument comes in a low to medium charge state and should becharged a minimum of three hours before use.A charged battery pack may eventually lose partial charge if not used for an extended amount oftime. You should charge the battery from time to time and store in a cool environment when notin use to maintain battery performance.The battery pack can be charged in the instrument by connecting the power supply directly to theinstrument, or by use of the docking station. Refer to Connecting the Power Supply later in thissection.Battery Lifespan ExpectationsLithium-ion batteries typically decay to 80% capacity after 400 charge cycles (see chart below). Acharge cycle can be defined as several partial charges equaling 100%. Partial charge and dischargecycles will help maintain the life of the battery. It is best to avoid full discharge and charge cycles.After roughly 400 charge cycles are reached, the amount of measurements you can expect toachieve from one full charge is reduced. At this point, you may wish to replace the battery pack.Battery DisposalDispose of the battery pack in a designated disposal location for recycling.Cycle Life CharacteristicsCycles1.0 C Discharge C/2 Discharge1.25 A CC/CV Charge, 4.2 V, 3 hrs.Capacity (Ah)
