Maintenance; Power / Battery; Auto-Off - Intercomp SW500 User Manual

MAINTENANCE

POWER / BATTERY

The SW500 Indicator is powered by 9V alkaline battery. Access to the battery is located
on the back of the indicator. To change the battery, lift the battery holder up and out on
Remove the old battery. Install new battery paying special attention to polarity. Push the
battery holder back in. The scale will operate approximately 80 hours with a new
alkaline battery.
An optional battery charger is available for use with a rechargeable 9V NiMH battery.
Refer to the Optional Equipment section for additional information.
WARNING: Do not plug in the battery charger if using non-rechargeable 9V
alkaline batteries. Damage could result to the batteries and the scale.
The indicator will operate indefinitely when using the battery charger to charge the
NiMH battery. It will take approximately 12 to 16 hours to completely recharge the
battery. A fully charged 9V NiMH battery will operate for approximately 35 hours.
Battery life will be less when using the backlight.
The SW500 Indicator can detect when battery power is low and will flash a Low Battery
message on the indicator screen. The indicator will shut off if the batteries are not
charged or replaced after the low battery warning is displayed.

AUTO-OFF

The SW500 Wired Scale System has an AUTO-OFF feature to conserve battery power
and extend battery life. In situations where keys are not pressed, serial data has not
been sent or the weigh readings have not changed for 10 minutes, the backlight will
automatically turn off.
In situations where keys are not pressed, serial data has not been sent or the weigh
readings have not changed for 60 minutes, the indicator will automatically turn off.
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