3.0 Installing the batteries
This unit uses 2 AA batteries.
To install batteries, extend the wire stand. Open the
cover. Insert the batteries with the polarity ( and )
correctly aligned. Close the cover. (Figures 2 and 3)
Precautions for battery replacement:
• Load the new batteries with their polarity ( and ) aligned correctly.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
4.0 Battery power consumption
4.1 Battery lifetime
The battery lifetime is dependant on the number of options the user
has enabled. Table II describes estimated battery lifetimes based on
feature settings.
The unit is shipped with the most energy demanding options dis-
abled (Table III). In this state, the operating lifetime is approximately
45 hours.
The power saving functions can be changed.
➜ See Section 8.2: Adjust LCD Character Contrast (p.9).
➜ See Section 8.3: USB Activation (p.10).
➜ See Section 8.4: Adjust LCD Image Backlight (p.10).
➜ See Section 8.7: Adjust Auto Shutoff Duration (p.12).
4.2 Battery charge indicator
The unit includes a battery charge indicator. Replace batteries as
needed.
➜ See Section 8.5: Show Battery Charge Indicator (p.11).
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Figure 2 Extend the wire stand
before opening battery door.
+
–
+
–
Table II Estimated battery lifetimes
Table III Default settings for the ProFLOW 6000
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E E n n e e r r g g y y
S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s
c c o o n n s s u u m m p p t t i i o o n n
L L C C D D b b a a c c k k l l i i g g h h t t
Minimum
set to 0 (off)
Moderate
set to 3
Maximum
set to 5 (max)
Auto shutoff duration
LCD backlight
LCD character contrast
USB port
– +
–
+
Figure 3
Insert the batteries
as marked.
E E s s t t i i m m a a t t e e d d b b a a t t t t e e r r y y
U U S S B B p p o o r r t t
l l i i f f e e t t i i m m e e
disabled
45 hours of operation
disabled
35 hours of operation
enabled
23 hours of operation
6 minutes
0 (off)
5
disabled