Caring For The Em50; Replacing The Batteries; Long-Term Maintenance; Sending Feedback To Decagon - Decagon Devices EM50 Operator's Manual

7 CARING FOR THE EM50

7 Caring for the Em50
7.1

Replacing the Batteries

The Em50 requires little maintenance, if you install it correctly. The
primary maintenance issue is that batteries must be replaced when
their charge becomes too low. When the battery life indicator in
ECH20 Utility shows your Em50 batteries are less than 5%, you
need to replace them to continue logging and transmitting data. Use
only NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) batteries with the Em50/Em50G
Solar loggers.
Note: Installing or changing the batteries in your Em50 resets the
internal real-time clock. You must connect to your Em50 using any
ECH O system software to reset the logger clock immediately after
changing the batteries. Set the logger clock to ensure the recorded
measurement time and date remain correct.
7.2

Long-Term Maintenance

When caring for the Em50 over an extended period of time, be sure
to check the logger periodically.
Check the battery holders and make sure they are clean and
free of corrosion.
Check that the sensor ports are clean, and that the sensors are
making good contact with the ports.
Check case gaskets and sensor cable strain relief.
Check or replace any zip ties securing the logger annually.
7.3

Sending Feedback to Decagon

Decagon Software makes it easy to send feedback, bug reports, and
feature requests to Decagon or your Decagon Distributor. Choose
"Send Feedback to Decagon..." from the help menu.
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