Battery Charge Indicator

When the rechargeable battery is inserted, you can see the state of charge of the battery (25) on the display (2).

If the 18 V rechargeable battery is removed from the radio, you can also have the state of charge indicated on the battery.

Battery Charge Indicator in the Display

The battery charge indicator (j) appears on the display as soon as a rechargeable battery is inserted.

Battery operation:

Display

Capacity

80−100 %

60−80 %

40−60 %

20−40 %

5−20 %

0−5 %

Mains operation:
As soon as a rechargeable battery is inserted during mains operation, it is charged. The charging progress can be seen in the battery charge indicator (j) (the last bar in the display flashes).

Battery Charge Indicator on the 18 V Rechargeable Battery

If the 18 V rechargeable battery is removed from the radio, its state of charge may be indicated by the green LEDs of the battery charge indicator on the battery.

Press the button for the battery charge indicator or to show the state of charge.

If no LED lights up after pressing the button for the battery charge indicator, the rechargeable battery is defective and must be replaced.

Note: Not all battery types have a battery charge indicator.

Battery model GBA 18V...

LED

Capacity

3× continuous green light

60–100 %

2× continuous green light

30–60 %

1× continuous green light

5–30 %

1× flashing green light

0–5 %

 

Battery model ProCORE18V...

LED

Capacity

5 × continuous green light

80–100 %

4 × continuous green light

60–80 %

3 × continuous green light

40–60 %

2 × continuous green light

20–40 %

1 × continuous green light

5–20 %

1 × flashing green light

0–5 %