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WPS 500x
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- TwoWaves
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WPS 500x
Just a little clarification required please.
Given low usage of the WPS500x I was wondering about the start of the next use of it!
So I turn the WPS500x on and I'm going to be testing say half a hour. I switch on the WPS500x and there is no indication that the battery is becoming low in charge, but might then do out in the test bay, so I was wondering about the charge time, and should I start to charge the transducer prior to the low charge indicator illuminating, and if I do charge it from the USB, will the transducer visually let me know that the internal battery is fully charged?
Thank you.
Given low usage of the WPS500x I was wondering about the start of the next use of it!
So I turn the WPS500x on and I'm going to be testing say half a hour. I switch on the WPS500x and there is no indication that the battery is becoming low in charge, but might then do out in the test bay, so I was wondering about the charge time, and should I start to charge the transducer prior to the low charge indicator illuminating, and if I do charge it from the USB, will the transducer visually let me know that the internal battery is fully charged?
Thank you.
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Steve Smith
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Re: WPS 500x
Hello and thank you for the post, sorry for the late reply
I understand and agree with the apprehension when you pick up your WPS out of the box for the first time in X months.
There is always a niggling feeling about how much charge is left in the device and will it get through the road test etc.
I have added a "Battery Test" function as a new feature request and so as products evolve, this is a feature that will be considered as many would like to see.
The WPS does have low battery warning and a charging indicator (when charging) which extinguishes when fully charged
Please the User Guide below
Charge time is 5 hours (See below) when new, but in my experience the WPS charge indicator extinguishes after 2 hours. However, I cannot confirm the charge level when the device is placed on charge. (Rather than risk a low WPS on a road-test I place the device on charge)
Please don't worry about the battery "Cycle" as the WPS does not experience a Battery Memory Effect and so charging a half charged battery does not affect the battery performance .
If push comes to shove I have used a Power Bank attached to the WPS when the low battery warning light has illuminated during testing. Whilst this is not a recommended practice, we don't have to worry about "noise" or ground loops when charging from a power bank, unlike external USB chargers. (This serves as a "get out of jail" practice only)
I hope this helps, take care......Steve
I understand and agree with the apprehension when you pick up your WPS out of the box for the first time in X months.
There is always a niggling feeling about how much charge is left in the device and will it get through the road test etc.
I have added a "Battery Test" function as a new feature request and so as products evolve, this is a feature that will be considered as many would like to see.
The WPS does have low battery warning and a charging indicator (when charging) which extinguishes when fully charged
Please the User Guide below
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If push comes to shove I have used a Power Bank attached to the WPS when the low battery warning light has illuminated during testing. Whilst this is not a recommended practice, we don't have to worry about "noise" or ground loops when charging from a power bank, unlike external USB chargers. (This serves as a "get out of jail" practice only)
I hope this helps, take care......Steve
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- TwoWaves
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Re: WPS 500x
Thanks Steve, your input is very much appreciated.