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Storing and transporting the
equipment
Use only the supplied hard case for storing the
equipment.
When not in use, charge the data collector and
Com box at least every six months (see
“Recharging the batteries” on page 13).
Storing the equipment
Please observe the following items when storing
the equipment:
Protect the equipment and all components
against hard shocks and impacts.
Store the equipment only indoors.
The requirements specified under "Technical
Data" on page 28 must be observed.
Make sure that all these requirements are
always met when storing the equipment.
Please contact the manufacturer if you cannot
comply with the recommended storage
conditions.
Transporting the equipment
Meet the requirements for storage also when
transporting the equipment.
For transport, comply with the conditions in the
technical data on page 28.
Outside potentially explosive atmospheres, only
transport the equipment in the supplied
transport case.
When transporting the equipment to the location
of use, make sure it is secured against falling
and impacts.
In potentially explosive atmospheres, only
transport the equipment connected and in the
optional standby bag with Ex classification.
When transporting the equipment observe
international regulations for the transport of
lithium-ion batteries.
Operation
Preparing tests
Recharging the batteries
DANGER
Sparks generated when charging the
equipment can cause an explosion.
Recharge the batteries of the Com box
and the data collector only outside the
explosion-risk area.
DANGER
Risk of explosion if a wrong USB power
cable ("charger") is used!
Use only the supplied USB power
cable ("charger") for recharging the
battery of the Com Box type
VKPC 40plus Ex
If another USB power cable ("charger") is used
parts of the Com Box may be damaged. In this case
the equipment is no longer explosion proof.
The correct USB power cable ("charger") and the
connection for the USB power cable ("charger") on
the Com Box are marked with the stock code
number 393081 of the USB power cable
("charger").
Attention!
If the equipment is used after sudden
and/or drastic temperature changes
condensation may form in the equipment.
This can lead to malfunctions or damage.
After temperature changes leave the
equipment switched off until the
temperature of the equipment reaches
ambient temperature.
Do not recharge the equipment during
this time.
