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3 Transportation
Report damage during or immediately after delivery to the transport company and to Heraeus Electro-Nite. Take
all necessary steps to prevent further damage.
3.1 Instrument transport mode
When transporting the instrument, it can be set to transport mode. When set into transport mode the
accelerometer is deactivated, so the instrument will remain Powered-Off to conserve battery life.
Procedure:
1. Set to Transport Mode (See Section ‘
’).
2. The Transport Mode can be set by pressing and holding
and
for 3 seconds, from any display
screen.
3. When the instrument is reactivated by pressing and holding
for 3 seconds, the transport mode is
deactivated.
3.2 Shipping of ESD-sensitive modules
VLSI chips (MOS technology) are used in practically all Heraeus Electro-Nite electronic modules. These VLSI
components are, by their nature, very sensitive to over voltages and thus to electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Anti-static packing material must always be used when storing and dispatching modules and components. If the
container itself is not conductive, the modules must be wrapped in a conductive material such as conductive
foam, anti-static plastic bag, aluminum foil, or paper. Normal plastic bags or foil should not be used under any
circumstances. For modules with built-in batteries, ensure that the conductive packing does not touch or short-
circuit the battery connections: if necessary cover the connections with insulating tape or material.
3.3 Packaging the instrument
Since the instrument or device is a high-quality electronic and/or measurement unit, it should only be dispatched
in its original packing. If the original packing is no longer present, then it is advisable to properly pack the device
in a sufficiently large box lined with a shock-absorbing material such as PUR foam, polystyrene flakes, or similar.
The shock-absorbing layer should have a minimal thickness of 10cm on all sides. Before packing the instrument
or device, it must be wrapped in paper or plastic film.
For overseas transportation, the instrument or device should be sealed into an air-tight plastic film, ideally with a
desiccant added. These packing recommendations also apply when returning the instrument or device to the
manufacturer.
3.4 Shipment of Lithium Ion Batteries in the Instrument
The instrument contains a Lithium Ion Battery Pack that is compliant with UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part
III, sub-section 38.3.
As the battery pack (2 cells, 25Wh) is contained within the instrument, it may be shipped without special warning
labels according to UN 3481, Section II of PI 967.
In order to maintain compliance with transportation regulations, the instrument Battery Pack should always be
shipped inside of the housing.
Additional regulations will apply to Battery Packs shipped outside of the device.
Please refer to your transporter to confirm specific regulations.
