AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User's Guide
10 Battery
Always make sure the battery is fully charged before using the AreaRAE Plus/Pro. Two battery options
are available for the AreaRAE Plus/Pro (PGM-65XX):
1. Standard duration rechargeable Li-ion battery (PN: W01-3007-000)
2. Alkaline battery pack for five standard D-sized batteries (PN: W01-3007-300)
To reduce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres, recharge, remove or replace the battery
only in an area known to be non-hazardous! Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries from
different manufacturers.
10.1 Charging
Note: Batteries should be charged in an environment where the temperature is in the range of 32° to 104°
F (0° to 40° C).
Follow this procedure to charge the AreaRAE Plus/Pro:
1. Remove the cover over the AreaRAE Plus/Pro's power port.
2. Plug the AC/DC adapter's barrel plug into the AreaRAE Plus/Pro's power port.
3. Plug the AC/DC adapter into the wall outlet.
The AreaRAE Plus/Pro begins charging automatically. The display shows that the battery is charging.
Green LEDs around the top of the AreaRAE Plus/Pro are used in Charge mode and Diagnostic mode.
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