Vernier LabQuest Battery Boost 2 User manual

LabQuest Battery
Boost 2
(LQ-BOOST2)
The Battery Boost 2 is a rechargeable external battery for your LabQuest interface.
With the added power of an external battery, data can be collected for extended
periods in the field where AC power is not available. When fully charged, the
Universal USB Battery Pack should power a LabQuest for over 12 hours. Actual
battery life will depend on the number and type of sensors being used in an
experiment.
What is Included with the LabQuest Battery Boost 2
Universal USB Battery Pack
Power-In cable
Power-Out cable
Wall charger
Car charger
About the Battery Pack
The battery pack has a power button (1), a gray
low-power USB port (2), an orange high-power USB
port (3), a charge indicator light (4), and a port that is
used to charge the battery pack (5). The battery pack
will automatically turn off when not in use.
Testing the Battery Pack
Make sure the battery pack is fully charged before use.
To test it, press the power button. Verify that the charge
indicator light indicates that the battery is fully charged.
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Charging the Battery Pack
There are three ways to charge the battery pack:
Charging the Battery Pack with a USB
Port. Locate the Power-In cable and plug it
into the proper port of the battery pack. Plug
the other end of the cable into any standard
USB port. The battery pack LEDs should
light sequentially. This indicates that the
battery is charging. The battery will be fully
charged in 18–20 hrs.
Charging the Battery Pack with the Wall
Charger. Locate the wall charger that came with the battery pack. Connect the
Power-In cable to the USB port of the wall charger. Plug the other end of the
Power-In cable to the appropriate port on the battery pack. Plug the wall charger
into an appropriate AC power source. The battery pack LEDs should light
sequentially. The battery should be fully charged in less than 6 hrs.
Charging the Battery Pack with the Car
Charger. Locate the Power-In cable and plug
it into the proper port of the battery pack. Plug
the other end of the cable into the USB port on
the car charger. Plug the car charger into the
appropriate auxiliary power port in your car.
The battery pack LEDs should light
sequentially. The battery should be fully
charged in 18–20 hrs.
Using the Battery Pack with the original LabQuest or LabQuest 2
Locate the Power-Out cable. Connect the Power-Out cable to the LabQuest power
port. Plug the other end of the cable into the high-power (orange) USB port of the
battery pack. Hold the battery pack power button for two seconds. The battery pack
LEDs should light and then will turn off. Observe the battery icon of your LabQuest.
It should indicate that you are connected to external power.

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Life of the Battery Pack
The battery pack is rated for 300–500 full charging cycles. Discharge and charge the
battery fully every five months to preserve battery life.
Important Additional Information
Store between –20 to 35ºC (–4 to 95ºF).
Charge between 0 to 45ºC (32 to 113ºF).
Do not expose the battery to high heat or direct flame.
Dispose of properly. Do not throw in trash or incinerate.
Do not get battery wet, store in high humidity, or otherwise short circuit.
Do not disassemble or tamper with battery.
Specifications
Battery type Li-Polymer
Capacity 10600 mAh
Output
Low Power (Gray) USB Port 5.5V, 900 mA
High Power (Orange) USB Port 5V, 2A
Input 5–12V, up to 2A
Weight 10.5 oz (300 g)
Dimensions 4" X4 1/4" X3/4" (104 X107 X19 mm)
Protection Short Circuit, Over Charge, Over
Current, Over Temperature
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Warranty
Vernier warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of 1 year from the date of shipment to the customer. This warranty does
not cover damage to the product caused by abuse or improper use.
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Rev. 12/18/2012
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