Charging the device
The device can be charged using one of the following methods:
A dedicated charging station provided by Controlant, that can fit 5 devices at a time.
A USB charging adapter.
A computer USB port.
Guidelines for optimal charging performance
Charge each device until 100% shows on the screen next to the battery with a flash symbol.
Do not recharge a device if the battery charge is above 90%.
The charging area or charging room should be well-ventilated and at room temperature (15-25°C / 59-77°F). The device is unable to charge if the ambient temperature is below 0°C / 32°F or above 37°C / 98.6°F.
Make sure that the devices are standing upright and are not leaning against each other while charging.
Tip
The devices generate heat while charging, especially toward the end of the charging cycle. This temperature increase itself is one of the parameters used by the device to detect that it is fully charged.
Optimal ambient temperature | 15° - 25°C 59°- 77°F | Ambient temperatures above 30°C / 86°F will have a negative effect on charging. |
Minimum ambient temperature | 0°C 32°F | The charging process automatically interrupts while the ambient temperature is outside this interval. |
Maximum ambient temperature | 37°C 98.6°F |
We recommend placing loggers in an upright position when charging. If the loggers are leaning to the side and/or against each other, their temperature might increase, preventing the battery from fully charging.
The device should not be placed in a shipment directly after disconnecting from a charger. As the temperature sensor on the device is inside the USB connector cable, the device should be allowed at least 30 minutes to recover after charging for the temperature measurements to be accurate.
Display behavior while charging
Immediately as the device is plugged into a charging station, a USB icon shows up for a few seconds, briefly replacing the temperature values.
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While the device is being charged, the battery icon has a flash symbol. The battery percentage is not displayed while charging.
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If the ambient temperature falls below 0°C / 32°F or rises above 37°C / 98.6°F, the charging process will automatically interrupt until it heats up or cools down again. A crossed-out battery icon appears on the screen and stays on until charging resumes.
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The battery is fully charged when 100% appears on the right side of the battery icon with the flash symbol.
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Note
A device wakes up when plugged into a charger. It wakes up when it's fully charged and again when it's removed from the charger.