Tektronix THSBAT Instructions

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THSBAT
Rechargeable Battery Pack
Instructions
*P071296000*
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071-2960-00

Description

The THSBAT battery pack is for use with THS3000 series
oscilloscopes. The 10.8 VDC battery pack consists
of an array of Lithium-Ion battery cells. An internal
circuit monitors the charge on the battery and reports the
condition on an LCD display at the top of the battery. The
display indicates the amount of charge in increments of
approximately 20% each.

Safety Summary

To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as
specified.
Retain product literature. Retain the original product
information for future reference.
To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury
Use proper battery charger. Use only the THSCHG charger
or the THS3000 series oscilloscope to charge the THSBAT
Lithium-Ion battery pack.
Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect there
is damage to the battery, charger, or power supply, have it
inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry.

Safety Terms in This Manual

CAUTION.
These statements identify conditions or
practices that could result in damage to the equipment
or other property.

Safety Symbols and Terms on the Product

DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible
as you read the marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately
accessible as you read the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the
product.

Battery Recycling

This THSBAT Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack must
be recycled or disposed of properly.
Lithium-Ion batteries are subject to disposal and
recycling regulations that vary by country and region.
Always check and follow your applicable regulations
before disposing of any battery. Contact Rechargeable
Battery Recycling Corporation (www.rbrc.org) for
U.S.A. and Canada, or your local battery recycling
organization.
Many countries prohibit the disposal of waste electronic
equipment in standard waste receptacles.
Place only discharged batteries in a battery collection
container. Use electrical tape or other approved
covering over the battery connection points to prevent
short circuits.
This symbol indicates that this product
complies with the applicable European Union
requirements according to Directives 2002/96/EC
and 2006/66/EC on waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries. For
information about recycling options, check the
Support/Service section of the Tektronix Web site
(www.tektronix.com).

Transporting Lithium-Ion Batteries

The capacity of the Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack
in this product is under 100 Wh. The lithium equivalent
content has been shown to meet the applicable requirements
as defined by the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria Part III
Subsection 38.3.
Always check all applicable local, national, and
international regulations before transporting a
Lithium-Ion battery.
Transporting an end-of-life, damaged, or recalled
battery may, in certain cases, be specifically limited or
prohibited.
The battery pack must be adequately protected against
short-circuit or damage during transport.

Storing Battery Packs

Store battery packs in a low-humidity environment
free of corrosive gases. Storing battery packs
in high-humidity environments, or outside the
temperature range, can cause oxidation on the
metallic parts, increased leakage, significant aging and
premature failure.
Do not store battery packs near heat or fire. Do not
store in the sunlight.
Do not keep battery packs in a place where the
terminals can be shorted by metal objects (for example,
coins, paper clips, or pens).
Do not remove a battery pack from its original
packaging until required for use.
When possible remove the battery pack from the
equipment when not in use.
Charge the battery to approximately 50% of capacity at
least once every six months.
Remove the battery and store it separately from
the oscilloscope. Refer to the THS3000 Series
Oscilloscope User Manual for instructions on
removing and installing the battery.
For optimal battery life, store the battery at
temperatures between +5 °C and +20 °C (+41 °F
and +68 °F). Higher temperatures reduce the battery
storage life.