MAGB2 User Guide
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V1.7 2021-10-01
4. Battery
4.1. Battery Specification
Electrical Specifications of 5 pack batteries
Nominal voltage
Capacity
3,6V
75000 mAh
Estimated
battery life
Up to 10 years (dependent on flowmeter
settings and ambient conditions)
Temp. Range
-20
– 70°C
Dimensions:
width = 99 mm - depth = 54 mm - height =
60 mm
Weight
430 g
NOTE: The specifications mentioned above are related only to “Arkon battery packs”. We can only
guarantee them when using original Arkon batteries. A new battery packs can be ordered from
Arkon.
4.2. Battery life
The battery operation time depends on ambient temperature, conditions, flowmeter functions.
Settings negatively affecting battery life:
•
USB communication
•
RS485 communication
•
Display and/or backlight still on
•
Frequency or relay set to Volume pulse
•
GPRS communication
•
4-20mA output
•
External measurements inputs
•
Fast excitation mode
4.3. Changing the battery
If the battery indicator indicates low battery capacity, remove the battery by the following steps:
-
Un-plug the old battery pack, remove it, reinstall new battery pack.
-
Activate in SERVICE menu Battery capacity with 75000mAh and Battery exchange date with real
date of the battery exchange.
4.4. External power
The unit is prepared to be powered from external power source.
Excitation frequency [Hz]
6.25
3.125
1.5625
1/5
1/15
1/30
1/60
Average battery operation time
[months] of 5 batteries pack
6
12
22
96
120
150
150
Battery
connectors