Replacement Of Battery Inside The Controller - Panasonic LP-GS Series Setup & Maintenance Manual

7-2-9 Replacement of battery inside the controller

A lithium battery is contained inside the controller as battery for clock or calendar of the laser marker. Functional characters
such as the current date/time, expiry date/time, and lot date/time are marked based on the time of this clock.
„ Effect from deterioration
When the battery inside the controller runs out due to aging, the date and time of the system clock may be out of
synchronization when the laser marker is turned OFF. If you start the laser marker in such a condition, an alarm for system
clock may occur and the date and time setting is required. This alarm is generated every time the laser marker is started
until the internal battery is replaced.
„ Replacement interval
• An alarm for system clock occurred.
• Almost ten years have passed since delivery.
„ Models of replacement parts
Be sure to use the following type of battery inside the controller: For details of purchasing it, contact our sales office.
Type
Manganese dioxide lithium primary battery (coin-
type) with dedicated connector
„ Steps for replacement
1.
Turn OFF the key switch of the controller,
and disconnect the AC power cable.
2.
Lay the controller on its side, loosen screws
(six locations) on the side panel, and
remove the panel.
The battery inside the controller is located in the
position as indicated in the figure on the right.
3.
Loosen the screws (two locations) on the cover
panel of the battery inside the controller and
remove the cover.
• Before the maintenance work, always discharge the static
electricity by touching the grounded metal objects, etc. Static
electricity can damage electrical components inside controller.
• Do not touch any other devices on the circuit board.
Model
AFPX-BATT (CR-2450)
(made by Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd.)
ME-LPGS-SM-8
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