Eddyfi technologies TSC AMIGO2 User Manual

Getting Started with
TSC AMIGO2
Evolving ACFM
User’s
Manual
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Contents
General Precautions and Conventions
General Precautions ii
Safety Precautions ii
Rear Stand ii
Conventions iii
Typographical iii
Marking and Symbols iii
Safety Indications in This Document iv
Acronyms iv
EMC Directive Compliance iv
FCC Compliance (USA) iv
ICES Compliance (Canada) iv
AS/NZS Compliance (Australia/New Zealand) v
CE Compliance (EU) v
Radio Power Rating v
Calibration and Warranty Seals v
Limited Warranty vi
Copyrights vi
System Overview
Introducing the Amigo2 System 2
What is in the Box 2
Instrument Overview 2
Positioning Amigo2 7
Starting Amigo2 8
Probe Connection 8
Batteries 8
Inserting/Removing Batteries 9
Hot Swapping Batteries 9
Charging Batteries 9
Calibrating Batteries 10
Storing Batteries 10
Software Overview
Introduction 13
Backstage 13
General Section 13
Probe Selection 14
File Transfer 15
View Imported 15
Documentation Section 16
Preference Section 16
Help Section 17
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Frontstage Layout 18
Pinning Dialogue Boxes 19
Information bar & warnings 20
The Home Ribbon 21
The Scanning Ribbon 22
Conguring Markers 23
Origin Dialogue Box 24
Row Visibility Dialogue Box 24
The Analysis Ribbon 25
Sizing a Defect 26
Defect Dialogue Box 27
Adding a Region 28
Regions Dialogue Box 28
Creating an Automated Report 29
Standard Layout 30
Layout 2 31
Layout 3 31
Layout 4 32
Layout 5 32
Manipulating Data Through Touch 33
Preferences
Managing Preferences 35
Measurement Units 35
Company Logo 35
Adjusting the Date and Time of the Amigo2 Instrument 36
Keypad and Keyboard Functions
Keyboard Shortcut Keys 40
Modifying Keyboard Shortcuts 41
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Maintaining Amigo2 43
Cleaning Amigo2 43
Updating and Upgrading Software 43
Standard 43
System Recovery 45
Troubleshooting 47
Specications
General 50
Connector Reference
I/O Connector 53
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Activating Windows 46
Known Issue With System Updates/Upgrades 46
Troubleshooting System Updates/Upgrades 47
Ethernet Connector 53
HDMI Connector 54
Audio Jack 55
Using the optional Harness
Adjusting the Harness 58
Adjusting the Harness to your Body 58
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Figures
Figure 3-1 Front view 2
Figure 3-2 Rear view 4
Figure 3-3 Right side view 5
Figure 3-4 Left side view 6
Figure 3-5 Amigo2 in horizontal position 7
Figure 3-6 Amigo2 in tilted position 7
Figure 3-7 Optional battery charger 9
Figure 4-1 Backstage view: General 13
Figure 4-2 Probe selection 14
Figure 4-3 View imported probes 15
Figure 4-4 Backstage view: Documentation 16
Figure 4-5 Backstage view: Preferences/System 16
Figure 4-6 Backstage view: Preferences/Display 17
Figure 4-7 Backstage view: Help 17
Figure 4-8 Frontstage layout 18
Figure 4-9 Screenshot of Frontstage 18
Figure 4-10 Pin icon 19
Figure 4-11 Information bar & warnings 20
Figure 4-12 The Home Ribbon 21
Figure 4-13 Coating thickness dialogue box 22
Figure 4-14 Scanning ribbon 22
Figure 4-15 Marker setup dialogue box 23
Figure 4-16 Rows dialogue box 24
Figure 4-17 Rows dialogue box 24
Figure 4-18 The Analysis Ribbon 25
Figure 4-19 The Replay Ribbon 25
Figure 4-20 Sizing 26
Figure 4-21 Defects dialogue box 27
Figure 4-22 Adding a region 28
Figure 4-23 Regions dialogue box 28
Figure 4-24 The Analysis Ribbon 29
Figure 4-25 The layout ribbon 29
Figure 4-26 Standard view 30
Figure 4-27 Layout 2 31
Figure 4-28 Layout 3 31
Figure 4-29 Layout 4 32
Figure 4-30 Layout 5 32
Figure 3-1 System preferences 35
Figure 3-2 Selecting a logo 35
Figure 3-3 System preferences 36
Figure 3-4 Wi-Fi Networks dialog box 36
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Figure 3-5 Display preferences 37
Figure 4-1 Keyboard Shortcuts 41
Figure 5-1 Update dialog box 44
Figure 5-2 Options menu 45
Figure 5-3 System recovery interface 45
Figure 8-1 Slipping the harness on 58
Figure 8-2 Adjusting the shoulder straps 59
Figure 8-3 Adjusting the belt’s height 59
Figure 8-4 Securing the chest straps 60
Figure 8-5 Securing the belt 60
Figure 8-6 Shoulder anchor straps 61
Figure 8-7 Unfastening the straps 61
Figure 8-8 Sliding strap loop through bumper hook 62
Figure 8-9 Securing anchor strap 62
Figure 8-10 Alternative method of securing anchor strap to bumper 62
Figure 8-11 Anchor strap on harness belt 63
Figure 8-12 Slipping male buckle through bumper 63
Figure 8-13 Mating battery compartment side anchor strap 64
Figure 8-14 Closing battery compartment door. 64
Figure 8-15 Mating shoulder anchor strap 65
Figure 8-16 Tightening shoulder anchor straps 65
Figure 8-17 Belt-slinging probe cable 65
Tables
Table 4-1 Keyboard shortcut 40
Table 6-1 General specications Environmental 50
Table 6-2 Environmental specications 50
Table 7-1 I/O connector data 53
Table 7-2 I/O connector pinout 53
Table 7-3 Ethernet connector data 53
Table 7-4 Ethernet connector pinout 54
Table 7-5 HDMI connector data 54
Table 7-6 USB connector data 55
Table 7-7 USB connector pinout 55
Table 7-8 Audio jack data 55
Table 7-9 Audio jack pinout 55
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General Precautions and Conventions

General Precautions and Conventions

General Precautions

The following safety precautions are to be observed at all times when using Amigo2®. Make sure that you review them before turning on the system.
Keep this document in a safe place for future reference.
Carefully follow the installation and operation procedures detailed herein.
Respect the safety warnings on the instrument and in this document.
Amigo2 should only be used by certied personnel.
When transporting Amigo2, it is your responsibility to make sure that you apply the safety
precautions dictated by the relevant local governing bodies.
Always connect the power supply to a properly grounded receptacle, extension cord, or
power bar. Grounding a single conductor of a two-conductor outlet is not sucient protection for Amigo2.
Only connect the system to a power source corresponding to the type indicated on the
rating plate.
If you use the system in a manner that deviates from the one specied by Eddy, the
protection provided on the equipment may be rendered null and void.
Do not use substitute parts or perform unauthorized modications to the system.
Service instructions, when applicable, are intended for trained service personnel only.
Always make sure that the system is unplugged from any power supply before servicing.
To avoid a dangerous electric shock, do not perform any service on the system unless
trained to do so. If you encounter any problems or have questions regarding this system, contact Eddy or an authorized Eddy representative.

Safety Precautions

Observe the following safety precautions scrupulously when using Amigo2.

Rear Stand

Because Amigo2 is a portable system, it is designed to be used under tough conditions. It is, however, not indestructible. To avoid damaging Amigo2, use its rear stand when operating Amigo2 in a tilted position. Do not use Amigo2 in the upright position, as it may topple over or fall o the work surface.
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Conventions

Typographical

The following typographical conventions are used throughout this document:
Italic
Used for le names and paths.
Bold
Used to indicate menu items, named user interfaces, and place emphasis on specic words or phrases. Items in bold type are capitalized to reect the actual interface.
SMALL CAPITALS
Used to indicate instrument interface indications.

Marking and Symbols

The following symbols appear on the instrument and pertain to safety regulations that should be carefully observed:
This label is used as a general warning sign. It indicates that you should refer to this user’s guide to obtain the necessary information for proper protection of the instrument and its users.
This label is used to indicate high voltage. It draws your attention to the presence of hazardous voltages (within the product enclosure or accessible externally) that may constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Always refer to the user’s guide to ensure proper protection and safety.
The RoHS compliance logo signies that this product complies with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive 2002/95/EC. This directive restricts the use of lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl, and polybrominated diphenyl ether in certain classes of electrical and electronic units as of July 1, 2006.
This label acts as a reminder that you should dispose of this system in accordance with your local Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations. This system was manufactured to the high-quality standards of Eddy to ensure safe and reliable operation when it is used as stated in this document. Due to its nature, this instrument may contain small quantities of substances known to be hazardous to the environment and to human health if released in the environment. As such, systems falling under WEEE regulations should not be disposed of in the public waste stream.
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Safety Indications in This Document

The safety indications in this document are intended to ensure your safety and the integrity of the system.
WARNING!
CAUTION
Important
Calls attention to important information in order to complete the tasks.
Note
Calls attention to an operating procedure, a practice, or the like that requires special attention. Notes also indicate useful related information, but the parenthetical information is not mandatory.
Warning
The warning indication calls your attention to a procedure or a practice (or the like) that, if performed incorrectly, can result in injury. Do not ignore warning indications make sure that you understand the condition before proceeding.
Caution
The caution indication calls your attention to a procedure or practice (or the like) that, if performed incorrectly, can result in material damage, loss of data, or both. Do not ignore caution indications make sure that you understand the condition before proceeding.

Acronyms

ACFM: Alternating current eld measurement
HAZ: Heat aected zone
UI: User interface
A/C: Anticlockwise/Clockwise
T: Transverse
Fe: Ferrous

EMC Directive Compliance

FCC Compliance (USA)

This equipment was tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the user’s guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense.

ICES Compliance (Canada)

This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
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AS/NZS Compliance (Australia/New Zealand)

This device complies with Australia and New Zealand AS/NZS 4252.2 (IEC 61000-6-4) and AS/NZS 61000-6-2 (IEC 61000-6-2).

CE Compliance (EU)

The simplied EU declaration of conformity referred to in Article 10(9) shall be provided as follows:
Hereby, Eddy declares the radio equipment type Amigo2 is in compliance with the Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at: https://www. tscndt.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/AMIGO2-CE-Cercate-2018-12-17.pdf.

Radio Power Rating

2.4000–2.4835 GHz, max. 100 mW
The low band 5.15–5.35 GHz is for indoor use only.

Calibration and Warranty Seals

The calibration seal is at the back of the instrument. Amigo2 is also equipped with a warranty seal.
Important
Broken seals void the calibration certication and product warranty.
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Limited Warranty

Eddy NDT, Inc. warrants the hardware to be free of any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of delivery, under normal use and service. These warranties are limited to the original purchase of the product and are not transferable.
Eddy NDT, Inc. will repair or replace any product component or documentation, at its option and at no additional charge if found defective within the warranty period. The purchaser is responsible for returning the product to Eddy NDT, Inc.
Eddy NDT, Inc., will not be held responsible in any way whatsoever for damage resulting from improper installation, accident, misuse, or from service or modication of the product by anyone other than Eddy NDT, Inc., or an authorized Eddy NDT, Inc. service center.
Eddy NDT, Inc. will not be held responsible in any way whatsoever for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from possession, use, improper installation, accident, service, modication, or malfunction of the product (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business prots, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss). Eddy’s total shall in no event exceed the purchase price of the applicable item(s).
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, whether oral, written, expressed, or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or tness for a particular purpose, and no other representation or claims of any nature shall be binding on or obligate Eddy NDT, Inc.
This agreement is governed by the laws of the province of Québec, Canada. Each of the parties hereto irrevocably attorns to the jurisdiction of the courts of the province of Québec and further agrees to commence any litigation which may arise hereunder in the courts located in the judicial district of Québec.

Copyrights

This document and the product and programs it describes are protected by the Copyright Act of Canada, by laws of other countries, and by international treaties, and therefore may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, whether for sale or not, without prior written consent from Eddy NDT, Inc. Under copyright law, copying includes translation in other languages and formats.
© Eddy NDT Inc., 2019
This document was prepared with particular attention to usage to ensure the accuracy of the information it contains. It corresponds to the version of the product manufactured prior to the date appearing on the back cover. There may, however, be some dierences between this document and the product if the product was modied after publication.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Chapter 1

System Overview

System Overview

Introducing the Amigo2 System

Thank you for purchasing the Eddy® Amigo2® system. This chapter oers an overview of the system, its components, and probes.

What is in the Box

Amigo2 comes with the following standard accessories:
Two high-capacity batteries
One power adapter (100–240 V)
Power cords
User documentation
Stylus
Transport case
Function check plate

Instrument Overview

Front

Figure 3-1 Front view

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1. Power button
Short press (approximately 0.5 to 4 seconds):
Use to turn the instrument on and o. The power indicator at the center of the button behaves as follows:
Green: Amigo2 is on
Blinking yellow/orange: Amigo2 is on
standby
Unlit: Amigo2 is o
Long press (approximately greater than 4 seconds)
If the instrument is on, a long press will initiate a forced shutdown.
If the instrument is o, a long press will activate RDAU mode, which allows the user to operate the instrument remotely from a laptop. Press and hold the power button until the alarm indicator light ashes, then release the power button. The power button light will continue to ash while in RDAU mode.
2. Battery indicator
Displays the state of the batteries when the instrument is on. Depending on the power mode (DC or battery), the indicator behaves dierently:
DC power
Green: batteries fully charged
Blinking green: batteries charging
Red: battery or charger error
Unlit: no batteries
Battery power
Unlit: remaining charge over 40%
Orange: remaining charge 20–40%
Blinking yellow: remaining charge
less than 20%
Red: battery error
5. Pause
Pause data collection.
6. Transverse scan direction
Change the scan direction to transverse. Pressing this key while data collection is in progress adds general marks.
7. A/C Scan direction
Toggle scan direction between clockwise and anticlockwise. Pressing this key while data collection is in progress adds clock marks.
8. Start/Stop acquisition button
Use to start or stop data acquisition.
9. Heavy-duty bumpers
The four corner bumpers provide shock absorption and support Amigo2 at an angle when it is set on a at surface. The bumpers are also hooked for harnessing.
10. Multi-touch display
10.4”, non-reective, backlit, high-resolution display.
11. Handle
Use this handle to carry Amigo2.
12. Keypad arrow mode selection/Disable touchscreen button
A long press disables the touchscreen. Short presses toggle through the keypad modes depending on the active view.
13. Keypad arrows
Use these arrows to navigate the Amigo2 software interface according to the selected mode.
14. Enter button
Enter key. Closes text boxes.
15. Change active view button
Selects Bx, buttery plot, Bz or information pane.
3. Wi-Fi indicator
Displays the Wi-Fi status. When the indicator is lit, the Wi-Fi is enabled. When it is o, the Wi-Fi is disabled.
4. Alarm indicator
Used to display user-programmed errors. The indicator remains unlit until it detects a predened error condition, at which time it lights red.
16. Cycle through scale modes
Short press cycles through scale modes: centered, auto-fit and default. Long press will switch to manual scale mode.
17. Next page
18. Previous page
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Rear

Figure 3-2 Rear view

1. Instrument stand
The stand retracts outward to hold Amigo2 at an angle, preventing the instrument from tilting over horizontally.
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Right

Figure 3-3 Right side view

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1. I/O connector
Used to communicate with external encoders, for example.
2. Amigo1 connector
Used to connect with Amigo1 legacy probes, including arrays.
3. Sensu probe connector (PACE probes)
Used to connect with Sensu probes, typically supplied with the PACE instrument.
4. Second generation Sensu2 connector
Used to connect with second generation Sensu2 probes.
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Figure 3-4 Left side view

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1. Protective connector door
Protects the Amigo2 connectors from the elements when they are unused.
2. Quick Copy
Use to transfer all your inspection data to a USB mass storage device and import data from the USB mass storage device's
UserData folder.
3. Audio connector
Use to plug a headset to Amigo2.
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4. HDMI
connector
Use to connect an external monitor to Amigo2.
5. Network connector
Use to connect Amigo2 to a local area network (LAN), also allowing remote RDAU operation. The connector is equipped with two indicators with the following behaviors:
Connection indicator (upper)
Green: communication established
with the network
Blinking green: activity between
Amigo2 and the network
Unlit: no link to the network
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Connection speed indicator (lower)
Amber: operating as a gigabit
connection (1 Gbps)
Green: operating as a 100 Mbps
connection
O: operating as a 10 Mbps
connection
6. USB 2.0 connectors
Use to connect USB devices to Amigo2 such as a mouse or an external disk drive.
7. Power connector
Use the supplied power cord to operate Amigo2 and recharge its batteries.
8. Battery compartments
Insert the supplied batteries into the compartments. For details about batteries, see page 6
9. Protective battery compartment door
Protects the battery compartments from the elements.
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Positioning Amigo2

Amigo2 must be properly positioned prior to use so that you do not run the risk of dropping the instrument or the instrument falling over. Amigo2 has two safe operating positions: horizontal and tilted. To use it in a tilted position, simply pull out the stand located at the rear of the instrument until Amigo2 is at the desired angle. If you are using Amigo2 with the optional harness, see Adjusting the Harness on page 7 for details.

Figure 3-5 Amigo2 in horizontal position

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CAUTION

Figure 3-6 Amigo2 in tilted position

Caution
It is possible to use Amigo2 while it rests on its lower bumpers, but this is not a safe operational position as the instrument may fall over. If you want to use Amigo2 at an angle, use the stand located at the rear of the instrument.
Important
Regardless of how you position the instrument, you must always have a minimum clearance of 10 cm (4 in) on all sides of the instrument. Always position the instrument away from heat sources. This ensures proper heat dissipation while the instrument is in use.
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Starting Amigo2

Proceed as follows to turn on your instrument or exit the standby mode:
1. Make sure that at least one of the two batteries is inserted into the battery
2. Press the power button.

Probe Connection

The Amigo2 has four connectors running down the righthand side of the instrument. The top connector is the I/O port, while the lower three connectors are for attaching probes. Three probes can be connected to the instrument, but only one of them can be used at any one time.
The top two connectors are push t Limo connectors. To make a connection, align the two red dots and push the plug in until it clicks. To remove the connector, grasp the metal collar and pull. This releases a catch that would otherwise hold the connector in place. Pulling on the cable, rather than the metal collar, will severely damage the probe.
The lower two connectors are ratchet connectors. To attach these connectors, align the mating lugs and screw the outer collar clockwise until the red ring, around the base of the connector, is no longer visible and the mate is secure.
compartment A of the instrument or that the instrument is plugged in to an external power source using the supplied power cord.
The power indicator at the center of the power button lights green.
WARNING!

Batteries

Amigo2 can be used under battery power. The instrument is designed with two battery cradles under the protective battery compartment door but can be powered by a single battery. Amigo2 uses Li204SX-7800 lithium-ion rechargeable batteries from Emerging Power, which do not suer from the memory eect aecting previous generations of batteries.
Warning
Whenever carrying Amigo2 in its transport case, remove the batteries from the instrument and make sure that they cannot come in contact during transport, as this poses a signicant re and explosion hazard.
When carrying Amigo2, it is the user’s responsibility to make sure that the safety precautions used are in accordance with the local department of transportation (or equivalent governing body) rules and regulations.
Amigo2’s transport case comes with two slots, tted to receive the batteries when removed from the instrument.
Note
Make sure that you do not replace the batteries by batteries other than Li204X-7800 lithium-ion rechargeable batteries from Emerging Power. Contact your Eddy representative for more information about pricing and availability or replacement batteries.
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Inserting/Removing Batteries

Inserting Batteries
1. On Amigo2’s left side, unlatch the battery compartment’s door, and then open it.
2. Align your battery with one of the battery cradles.
Note
Battery cradles are marked A and B. If you are inserting only one battery, it does not matter which of the two cradles you use.
3. Make sure that the battery contacts are facing inward and upward.
4. Slide the battery into the battery cradle until it is fully inserted. You should feel the
battery contacts snap into place.
Removing Batteries
1. On the left side of Amigo2, unlatch the battery compartment’s door, and then open it.
2. Grab the battery tab between thumb and forenger.
3. Pull on the tab.
You will feel the battery contacts being released.
4. Slide the battery out of its cradle.
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Hot Swapping Batteries

You can remove one of the Amigo2 batteries when the instrument is turned on as Amigo2 can operate with a single battery. Should the power in the remaining battery be insucient to keep Amigo2 operating, the instrument shuts down without damaging electronic components, but all your work in progress in the Amigo2 software (acquisition, etc.) is lost.

Charging Batteries

Note
Batteries do not recharge when their internal temperature exceeds 45 °C (113 °F). Batteries also do not power Amigo2 when the instrument’s internal temperature exceeds 55 °C (131 °F).
Using the Optional Battery Charger
An optional battery charger is available from Eddy. Contact your Eddy representative for more information about pricing and availability. This charger conditions and calibrates the instrument’s batteries, which is important to maximize their lives. We recommend calibrating the batteries every six months.

Figure 3-7 Optional battery charger

Status window
Calibration buttons
Battery slots
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System Overview
To charge the batteries with the optional charger:
1. Place the charger on a at and level surface, away from heat and moisture sources.
2. Insert the power supply’s DC connector into the back of the external charger.
3. Connect the power supply to an AC supply using the supplied cable. All the LEDs ash
4. Insert the batteries into the battery slots while making sure that the contacts are fully

Calibrating Batteries

To ensure that your batteries perform at their full capacity for the longest possible time, it is important to calibrate them on a regular basis. Calibration involves a standard battery charge followed by a deep discharge, and then a complete charge. This procedure usually takes 10 to 13 hours, whereas a standard charge only takes approximately 3.5 hours.
Calibrate batteries by placing them in the optional charger and then pressing the calibration button. We recommend calibrating your batteries at least every six months.
momentarily to let you know that power is present.
seated.
The charger automatically begins charging the batteries and the LEDs in the status window display the following information:
Blinking green: battery charging
Green: battery fully charged
Blinking blue: battery calibrating
Blue: battery charge gauge calibrated
Blinking red: battery charge gauge in need of calibration
Red: error

Storing Batteries

Whenever transporting Amigo2 in its case, remove the batteries from the instrument, place them in plastic bags, and then make sure that they cannot come in contact during transport, as this is a signicant re and explosion hazard. Amigo2’s transport case is outtted with two slots intended for the batteries. We recommend that you take advantage of them.
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