Charging the VITA
- VITA will charge to 80% in two hours.
- VITA will charge to 100% in six hours.
Note: Keep VITA docked whenever it is not in use.
The VITA can be sent to its Dock from the Provider Access Software or by hospital personnel using the Touch-Screen Chest Display. See VITA AutoDrive .
If Dock is not available for any reason and VITA needs to be charged, plug the VITA into a standard grounded outlet.
NOTE: The power plug has an internal light which lights when plugged into a live outlet. Ensure it is lit when charging with the power plug.
CAUTION: The VITA contains high capacity rechargeable, Lithium-Ion batteries. The VITA should be plugged in when not in use so it is fully charged and ready for the next consult and to avoid deep discharge cycles that can shorten the battery’s useful life. Other than keeping the batteries charged by keeping the VITA plugged in, no user maintenance of the batteries is required.
Charging Status Indicator Lights
The VITA Dock has an LED indicator light located on the top of the Dock. In addition, the power plug contains a light which turn on when plugged into a live AC outlet.
| Dock | LED State |
|
| No AC power applied | Off | |
| AC power applied, not mated to robot | On | |
| AC power applied, mated to robot | On - blinking | |
| VITA Power Plug | Light State | |
| Plugged in and powered | On | |
| Unplugged or not powered | Off |