Preparing The 831C For Long Term Storage; Powering The 831C Slm; Using Battery Power - Larson Davis SoundAdvisor 831C Reference Manual

2.1.4 Preparing the 831C for Long Term Storage

2.2 Powering the 831C SLM

2.2.1 Using Battery Power

SoundAdvisor Model 831C
The Hardware Power Switch on the bottom of the 831C disconnects the
batteries from the 831C hardware (For reference, see Figure 2-4). The real-time
clock maintains its value while the switch is off. The power switch prevents
battery drain when the meter is not in use for an extended period of time. If
you plan to store the meter for more than 2 weeks, remove the batteries.
If the switch is in the " 0 " position, the batteries are disconnected. After
installing batteries be sure to move the switch to the " | " position.
DO NOT use the hardware power switch to turn the 831C OFF. Per-
CAUTION
manent damage and data loss may occur. Press the Power button once, then
select Off.
In this section:
2.2.1 Using Battery Power
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2.2.2 Using External Power
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• 2.2.3 Understanding 831C Power Events and Indicators
Current Battery Voltage is displayed on the Power Control page. To access the
Power Control page, press the Power button
In the Status Bar section of the meter display, the battery icon indicates the
state of the battery charge by the color and fill.
Do not mix different types of batteries. Only charge NiMH batteries.
CAUTION
Do not mix batteries from different manufacturers, replace all 4 bat-
CAUTION
teries at the same time.
When changing batteries, select the correct Battery Type in System
CAUTION
Properties. See 9.4.1 Changing Batteries and Editing the Battery
Resolve a Session Log entry "Charging Stopped" by checking the
CAUTION
batteries, and ensuring the correct battery type is selected in System Proper-
ties. Additionally, the battery may be too old to charge. Battery may also be
Powering the 831C SLM
0
Full Charge Low Charge
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Type.
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