Vernier LabQuest Battery Boost 3 User manual

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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.
Charging the Battery Pack
Plug in the Power-In cable into the micro USB port on the battery pack. Plug
the other end of the cable into any standard USB port or the included wall
charger. The battery pack LEDs should light sequentially. This indicates that the
battery is charging.
Using the Battery Pack with LabQuest
Connect the Power-Out cable to the LabQuest power port. Plug the other end of
the cable into one of the USB ports of the battery pack. Press the battery pack
power button. 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.
Using the Battery Pack with a Go Direct Sensor
Connect the Go Direct sensor to the Micro USB cable that was included with it.
Plug the other end of the cable into one of the USB ports of the battery pack.
Press the battery pack power button. The battery pack LEDs should light and
then will turn off. Observe the LED of your Go Direct sensor, it should be blue
or orange when charging. (Consult the sensor's user manual to confirm which
color to expect.)
LabQuest Battery Boost 3
Order Code (LQ-BOOST3)
The LabQuest Battery Boost 3 is a rechargeable external
battery for your LabQuest®interface and Go Direct®
sensors. With the added power of an external battery, you
can collect data for extended periods in the field where AC power is not
available. Battery life will depend on the type and quantity of sensors being
used in an experiment.
Note: Vernier products are designed for educational use. Our products are not
designed nor are they recommended for any industrial, medical, or commercial
process such as life support, patient diagnosis, control of a manufacturing
process, or industrial testing of any kind.
What's Included
lUniversal USB Battery Pack
lPower-In cable (A)
lPower-Out cable (B)
lWall charger
About the Battery Pack
The battery pack has micro USB and USB-C charging ports (1 & 3) to charge
the battery pack, two USB ports (2 & 4), a charge indicator light (5), and a
power button (6). The battery pack will automatically turn off when not in use.

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Rev. 12/31/2019
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Battery Pack Life
The battery pack is rated for 300–500 full charging cycles. Discharge and
charge the battery fully every five months to preserve battery life.
Care and Maintenance
lStore between –20 to 35ºC (–4 to 95ºF).
lCharge between 0 to 45ºC (32 to 113ºF).
lDo not expose the battery to high heat or direct flame.
lDispose of properly. Do not throw in trash or incinerate.
lDo not get battery wet, store in high humidity, or otherwise short circuit.
lDo not disassemble or tamper with battery.
Specifications
Battery type Li-Polymer
Capacity 12800 mAh
Output 5V, 2A
Input 5–6V/2A Micro USB and 5V/2A USB C
Protection Short circuit, over charge, over temperature, under temperature
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.
Disposal
When disposing of this electronic product, do not treat it as household waste. Its
disposal is subject to regulations that vary by country and region. This item
should be given to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring that this product is disposed of correctly,
you help prevent potential negative consequences on human health or on the
environment. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources.
For more detailed information about recycling this product, contact your local
city office or your disposal service.
Battery recycling information is available at www.call2recycle.org
Do not puncture or expose the battery to excessive heat or flame.
The symbol, shown here, indicates that this product must not be disposed of
in a standard waste container.