Operating Temperature; Controls And Connectors; General - Tektronix 211 Operator's Manual

When the instrument is stored and not used for ex tended
periods of time, the nickel -cadmium batteries may self-
discharge. The rate at which this self-discharge occurs is
dependent upon the storage temperature and humid ity . If
th is instrument is to be stored for ex tend ed per iod s of time,
particularly at either high ambient temperature or high
humidity, it is recommended that the batteries be run
through a full charge cycle (16 hours) about every two
weeks, or that the in strument be left connected to the AC
line.
Operating Temperature
The
211
can be operated where the ambient air
temperature is between
-15° C
and
+55° C (+5° F
and
+131 ° F) .
The batteries should be charged onl y in ambient
temperatures between
0° C
and
+40° C (+32° F
and
+104° F) .
CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
General
The controls and connectors for operation of the
211
are located on the right side of the instrument . To make
full use of the capabilities of this instrument, the operator
should be familiar with the function and use of each of
these controls and connectors . A brief description of each
control and connector is given here . Some of the more
important instrument specifications are included here also.
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