Powering The Meter; Selecting A Power Option; Charging The Battery; Fast Charge Temperature Range - JDS Uniphase Wavetek DSAM Series Quick Start Manual

Powering the Meter

Selecting a
power option
Charging the
battery
Fast charge
temperature
range
DSAM Product Family Quick-Start Guide Rev. G
IMPORTANT:
Read all safety instructions in the front of this guide
before attempting to power the meter or charge the bat-
tery (see "Important Safety Instructions" on page
There are three ways to provide power to your DSAM.
Choose the method that best suits your working condi-
tions:
– DC power from the charger module connected to an
AC power source,
– DC power from the battery alone, or
– DC power using the DC connector cord connected to
a charger module.
With the power components properly connected (see
"DSAM Power Components" on page
battery can be charged when outside of the meter or when
installed in the meter.
When you power the meter directly with an AC or a DC
power source, this source automatically charges the
battery as well on a separate path with no degradation to
the meter's direct power. When the battery is fully charged,
the charger module provides a maintenance charge from
the power source (see
page 14).
The charger module automatically identifies the type of
battery being charged; no battery selection configuration
is required.
Your DSAM charger module will not allow fast charge
mode to begin if the battery temperature is not within a
safe range for charging. To begin and maintain fast charge
Chapter 2 DSAM Operation
11), the DSAM
"Charge LED indications" on

Powering the Meter

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