Battery Data; Battery Type - Xylem SonTek FlowTracker2 User Manual

Be certain that all data has been downloaded before erasing the recorder. Data cannot
be recovered after the recorder is erased.
Regularly erasing the recorder ensures that good data management practices are
followed. This will process will reduce the impact of unwanted or corrupt files on the
available memory.

4.3. Battery Data

Battery Data function displays the battery voltage and estimated capacity of the battery
used within the FlowTracker2 handheld.
The available battery capacity is displayed on the right corner of the top banner of the
LCD screen as a percentage of the full capacity. The percentage available will guide
the user in determining if batteries need to be replaced before a new measurement is
started.
The Battery Data screen includes the following
parameters,
a) Battery Type,
b) Battery Voltage,
c) Percentage Full.
d) To change the Battery Type,
i). Use the left or right arrow key to scroll through
the list of available offsets.
e) To navigate to Utilities menu,
i). Press the Left Soft Key.
4.3.1

Battery Type

The Battery Type parameter specifies the type of battery used within the FlowTracker2
handheld.
a) The Battery Types supported in FlowTracker2 is grouped under the following,
i). Alkaline: 8 x size AA/LR6 Alkaline batteries,
ii). NiMH : 8 x size AA, Type BK200AAB, 1.2Vdc, 1900mAh
Only this type of NiMH rechargeable batteries with IEC 62133 approval can be used, or
else safety protection will be void.
The use of NiMH Rechargeable Batteries is only CE certified per IEC 62133 for
FlowTracker2 part number FT2-HH-2 and above.
b) Battery specifications vary depending on brand. FlowTracker2 specifications are
based on,
i). Alkaline: Energizer Industrial EN91,
FlowTracker2 User's Manual (January 2019)
Figure 4:6 - Battery Data
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SonTek – a Xylem brand