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2 Getting Started
2.1 Scope of Delivery
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Handheld photometer
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four alkaline AA batteries, 1.5 V
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13 mm cell adapter and light shield
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two empty 28 mm cells for MDL+ testing
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PC interface cable (6 pin to 9 pin)
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Operator’s Manual
2.2 Power Supply
The V-3000 photometer can be operated with regular AA batteries, a rechargeable battery pack or a power
cable. The rechargeable battery pack and the power cable are part of the Power LabStation package, which is
sold separately. There is a LoBat display indicator that appears when the batteries are nearly discharged.
2.3 Battery Installation
The V-3000 photometer requires four AA alkaline or lithium batteries. Remove the batteries when the
photometer is not in use.
To install batteries, carefully loosen the two screws on the battery compartment on the back of the instrument.
Remove the battery compartment cover and insert the four batteries with correct orientation as illustrated in the
battery compartment. Replace the battery compartment cover and secure it in place with the two screws.
2.4 Automatic Switch-off
The meter has a user chosen, automatic switch-off function (10 minutes to 24 hours) that is designed to save
battery life. The automatic switch-off time is chosen in the Configuration/System/Continue menu.
2.5 Display Illumination
During operation with batteries, the display illumination automatically turns off if no key is pressed for 30
seconds. Display illumination is switched on with the next keystroke. Display illumination features can be
adjusted Configuration/System/Display menu.