Rfl100 Batteries; Error Codes - Vaisala RFL100 Quick Manual

RFL100 batteries

Main batteries
RFL100 data logger is powered by 2 AA size primary (non-rechargeable) batteries with 1.5 V
nominal voltage. Operation of the data logger always requires that compatible batteries with
sufficient voltage are in place. When replacing batteries, always use new batteries, not partially
discharged ones. Minimum battery voltage for operation is 2.15 V in series.
Compatible battery types are:
• 1.5 V alkaline batteries, designation IEC-LR6, ANSI 15A. Standard choice for most
applications.
• 1.5 V lithium batteries, designation IEC-FR14505 (FR6), ANSI 15-LF. Typically higher
capacity, better in cold temperatures.
CAUTION!
Use of rechargeable batteries is not recommended. RFL100 will not charge
batteries even if the service port is connected to a power supply.
Clock battery
RFL100 also has a separate 3 V lithium battery (type CR1/3N button cell) to keep the real-time
clock powered when the device is switched off. This battery is good for 10 years, and should
only be replaced if the data logger display shows the low clock battery error code Err 200.

Error codes

Table 3 RFL100 error codes
Error code Cause
Err 100 User parameter bank checksum failure.
Err 101 Factory parameter bank checksum
failure.
Err 102 Real-time clock of the data logger has
lost accurate time.
Err 103 Main battery voltage is critically low.
Data logger has stopped radio
communication to conserve energy but
continues to record measurement data in
the local memory.
Do not use batteries with a nominal voltage higher than 1.5 V.
Recommended action
Power cycle the data logger. If the error
persists, contact Vaisala.
Restore the wireless connection to an
AP10 access point. RFL100 will
synchronize its clock with the time from
the access point.
Replace the main batteries of the data
logger.
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