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AEMC PEL 102 Battery Replacement Procedure

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BATTERY REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
POWER & ENERGY LOGGERS
MODELS PEL 102 & PEL 103
(Battery for Cat. #'s 2137.51, 2137.52, 2137.61, 2137.62)
The Power & Energy Loggers PEL 102/103 include an 8.4V NiHM
battery pack (Cat. #2137.75) for backup power. This battery,
shown below, can be replaced by the user. With normal use, the
battery should only need to be replaced approximately once every
three or four years.
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Summary of Contents for AEMC PEL 102

  • Page 1 MODELS PEL 102 & PEL 103 (Battery for Cat. #’s 2137.51, 2137.52, 2137.61, 2137.62) The Power & Energy Loggers PEL 102/103 include an 8.4V NiHM battery pack (Cat. #2137.75) for backup power. This battery, shown below, can be replaced by the user. With normal use, the battery should only need to be replaced approximately once every three or four years.
  • Page 2: Important Warning

    Model PEL 102/103 Battery Replacement Procedure Cat. #2137.75 IMPORTANT WARNING! The PEL battery replacement must be performed carefully and in strict accordance with the procedure described in this manual. Any variation could result in damage to the instrument and may void your warranty.
  • Page 3 Battery Replacement Procedure Cat. #2137.75 Battery Replacement Procedure To replace the battery in the PEL 102/103, disconnect the instrument from all electrical sources and sensor probes. Then follow these steps: 1. Apply tape to the control buttons on the PEL front panel (see Figure 1).
  • Page 4 Model PEL 102/103 Battery Replacement Procedure Cat. #2137.75 3. Turn over the PEL, and locate the six fastening screws on the back of the instrument. Figure 3 4. Using a Torx T10 screwdriver, remove these fastening screws. 5. Carefully separate the front cover of the PEL from the back cover.
  • Page 5 CAUTION: Do not allow either the top or bottom endplate to become separated from the back cover. This may cause damage to the input and connection terminals, requiring that the PEL be sent to AEMC for repair. Figure 4 - 5 - 1.800.561.8187...
  • Page 6 Model PEL 102/103 Battery Replacement Procedure Cat. #2137.75 6. With the front cover removed, locate the battery pack. Figure 5 - 6 - 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
  • Page 7 Model PEL 102/103 Battery Replacement Procedure Cat. #2137.75 7. Gently remove and unplug the battery from the PEL. A small non-conductive implement such as a drink stirring stick (shown below) can be useful for doing this. Figure 6 8. Inspect the plug of the replacement battery back, and note the position of the connector pins.
  • Page 8 Model PEL 102/103 Battery Replacement Procedure Cat. #2137.75 9. Position the plug with the connector pins facing away from the battery pack compartment. In the illustration below, the pins are facing towards the left. Then very carefully insert the plug by gently pushing it into the socket within the PEL.
  • Page 9 Model PEL 102/103 Battery Replacement Procedure Cat. #2137.75 10. Place the replacement battery into the compartment provided for it within the PEL. When doing this, ensure that the battery’s connector wires are positioned as shown in the illustration on the left below. Be sure the wires do not cross over the top of the post, as shown in the right illustration below.
  • Page 10 Model PEL 102/103 Battery Replacement Procedure Cat. #2137.75 11. Replace the front cover, carefully ensuring that it is securely in place. 12. Turn the PEL over, and replace the six fastening screws removed in step 3 of this procedure. 13. Remove the tape applied to the front cover and endplates at the beginning of this procedure.

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