dataPAC Windows and Screens
dataPAC User’s Guide
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Charging the Battery
The supplied battery charger is designed to charge the dataPAC Ni-Cad batteries to a safe
level and to supply limited operating power when properly connected to the dataPAC.
However, due to the nature of Ni-Cad batteries, you should not leave the dataPAC on the
charger for more than seven days.
To charge a battery, connect the dataPAC to the charger into the connector at the top of the
instrument. Do not cover or block ventilation around the charger or you risk overheating the
charger. Plug the transformer adapter from the power supply socket into a standard wall
outlet. Allow approximately 16 hours for complete recharging.
You can connect the battery charger to either 120 or 230 volts AC by using the voltage
selector switch on the charger. Make sure you match your supply properly to avoid damage
to the charger, batteries, and the data collector.
After charging, the battery pack powers the dataPAC for approximately 8 hours of normal
operation.
A battery eliminator and fast charging unit is available from Entek IRD as an optional
accessory to the dataPAC. It allows you to condition the Ni-Cad batteries and provides
complete discharge and recharge in about four hours. In order to prolong the life of your
batteries, you should periodically discharge them as completely as possible. This maintains
optimum battery life.
If you will not use the instrument for more than two weeks, remove the batteries to prevent
damage.
Caution: Turn off the dataPAC before removing the batteries. Removal of batteries for more
than 15 minutes erases the operating system from the internal memory of the
dataPAC. If this happens, you must reload the operating system, but any lists (routes)
or data stored on the memory card remain intact. If you have a bootable memory card,
you can reload the operating system into internal memory with the card. See “Loading
the Operating System with the dataPAC Utility Program” on page 30.
You can leave the battery on the charger for up to seven days. If you use the dataPAC daily
or once a week, you can leave it on the charger. You will get the best results if you run the
batteries down all the way before charging. If you use the dataPAC less frequently than once
a week, you should charge and discharge the batteries regularly in order to maintain
optimum cell life.
dataPAC Windows and Screens
There are different types of displays used within the dataPAC. The Program Manager is an
example of a selection menu. Data entry screens allow you to enter values in data entry
fields.
Using Selection Windows
A selection window allows you to choose the desired function by pressing the up or down
arrow keys to select it, then pressing <SELECT> to choose that function. When you choose
that function, the next screen appears.
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