KERN PLE Operating Manual

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PLE-BA-e-0812126.3 Mains connectionPower is supplied via the external mains adapter. The stated voltage value must bethe same as the local voltage.Only use original KERN mains adapters. Using other makes requires consent byKERN.6.4 Battery power supplyThe balance is fitted with rechargeable NiMH R6 (AA) batteries and plug-in powerpack as standard.Use the provided power pack for battery charging.During initial operation it is very important to charge the batteries for c. 12 hours.Afterwards discharge the batteries completely 3 times (watch display message andautomatic disconnection) and recharge. If this is done, the life of the batteries will beincreased and the nominal capacity of the batteries reached.For operation with rechargeable batteries the balance has some functions which canbe activated or deactivated in the menu; see Section 12.4.If the AUTO-OFF function is activated, the balance switches off automatically to savethe rechargeable batteries after 5 minutes without load change.If the symbol or “bat lo" appears in the display when switching on the balance, thismeans that the capacity of the rechargeable batteries will soon be exhausted, chargethe rechargeable batteries as soon as possible.This symbol will pop up every 2 seconds during the charging process.6.4.1 Battery charging status display⇒ Press simultaneously +6.5 Connection of peripheral devicesBefore connecting or disconnecting of additional devices (printer, PC) to the datainterface, always disconnect the balance from the power supply.With your balance, only use accessories and peripheral devices by KERN, as theyare ideally tuned to your balance.6.6 Initial CommissioningIn order to obtain exact results with the electronic balances, your balance must havereached the operating temperature (see warming up time chap. 1).During this warming up time the balance must be connected to the power supply(mains, accumulator or battery).The accuracy of the balance depends on the local acceleration of gravity.Strictly observe hints in chapter Adjustment.