National Instruments SCXI-1382 Installation Manual

This guide describes how to install and use the SCXI-1382 battery pack with the SCXI-1000DC
chassis. In addition to the SCXI-1382 kit contents, you will need an SCXI-1000DC chassis and
a Phillips-head number 2 screwdriver. You will also need the SCXI-1383 power supply/float
charger if you want to use the SCXI-1382 in a float-charging application.
Introduction
The SCXI-1382 is a battery pack containing a 12 V sealed lead-acid battery with a capacity of
25 Ah at a 20 hr rate. This battery pack can power the SCXI-1000DC chassis when other power
sources are unavailable. The SCXI-1382 battery pack kit also includes a dual-stage, constant
voltage, current-limited charger for charging the battery when the battery is not powering the
SCXI-1000DC chassis.
What Your Kit Should Contain
There are two versions of the SCXI-1382 battery pack kit. Each version contains a different
dual-stage charger—one is for 115 VAC, and the other is for 230 VAC.
The following components are included in all the kits:
Dual-stage charger (115 VAC or 230 VAC)
Battery pack
Screw, 8-32 flathead
Screw, 6-32 flathead
SCXI-1382 Battery Pack Installation Guide
If your kit is missing any of the components, contact National Instruments.
When you first get the SCXI-1382 battery pack, charge it by leaving the dual-stage charger
connected to the battery pack for 24 hr before use to ensure the battery pack is charged to its full
capacity.
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July 1994