GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH
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5
Maintenance
5.1
Device Power Supply
Caution: Dangerous Voltage!
Dangerous voltage in battery compartment!
Before Opening the Battery Compartment Lid
Remove the test probes from the device under test and
switch the instrument off before opening the battery com-
partment lid.
Operate Only With Inserted Battery Compartment Lid
The instrument may not be placed into service if the battery
compartment lid has not been inserted and secured with
the screws.
Either alkaline batteries or rechargeable NiCD/NiMH batteries may
be used to supply the instrument with electrical power (4 each,
size: AAA, type: LR03).
The battery charge level is continuously displayed (see section
3.2).
If too little voltage is indicated, replace the batteries.
Note
We recommend removing the batteries during lengthy
periods of non-use (e.g. vacation). This prevents exces-
sive battery depletion or leakage, which may result in
damage to the instrument under unfavorable conditions.
5.1.1
Inserting and Replacing the Batteries
Loosen the two screws for the battery compartment lid at the
back of the instrument and remove the lid. Insert the batteries.
Assure correct battery polarity (refer to the embossed symbols at
the bottom of the battery compartment).
Figure 5:
Correct Battery Polarity
Always replace all four batteries at once, and use high quality bat-
teries. Replace the battery compartment lid and retighten the
screws.
5.1.2
Recharging the Batteries
Attention!
!
Use only the charger (Z507A) which is offered as an op-
tional accessory for this instrument to charge the
batter-
ies
inserted in the instrument.
Make sure that the following conditions have been fulfilled be-
fore connecting the charger to the charging socket:
– rechargeable batteries have been inserted with correct
polarity,
no
normal batteries
– The test instrument has been disconnected from the
measuring circuit at all poles
– The instrument must remain off during charging.
Recharging of the batteries begins as soon as the charger is con-
nected to the mains and to the charging socket (see figure 2.1).
Charging takes approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes (integrated
safety timer) if the batteries have been fully depleted.
Safety Precautions
•
Do not attempt to recharge alkaline batteries: they may leak,
explode etc. The test instrument may be severely damaged or
destroyed as a result.
•
After initially charging new batteries and after rechargeable
batteries have not been used for a lengthy period of time (sev-
eral months), operating hours after charging may be signifi-
cantly less than usual. If this is the case, repeat the charging
procedure several times.
Autonomous, intelligent charging stations execute charging/
discharging cycles of this sort automatically (see instructions
included with the charging station). This procedure increases
the capacity of the batteries, thus making longer periods of
operation possible between charging cycles.
•
If no improvement is achieved in this way, one or more of the
rechargeable batteries may no longer fulfill the original specifi-
cations. If this is the case, the defective rechargeable battery
should be identified, e.g. with the help of the voltage measure-
ment, and replaced.
•
Battery capacity is gradually reduced as a result of long and
frequent use. When you notice that this is the case, all of the
rechargeable batteries should be replaced.
5.1.3
Fuse Replacement
Attention!
!
The fuse may only be replaced with the fuse type speci-
fied in section "Technical Data":
If any fuse other than the one specified is inserted into
the instrument, this may result in damage to the instru-
ment and/or danger for the user!
The fuse is in the battery compartment.
➭
Loosen the two screws for the battery compartment lid and
remove the lid. Remove the blown fuse from the fuse holder
and replace it with a new one. Replace the lid and retighten
the screws. Check the instrument for correct functioning!
5.2
Cleaning
Use a soft cloth and soapy water for cleaning. Do not place the
test instrument back into service until its surface is completely dry.
Attention!
!
Do not use cleaning agents which contain benzine or al-
cohol! Prevent liquids from penetrating into the test in-
strument’s interior.
