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Black Cat II Plus Radar Recorder User’s Manual
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How is the Black Cat II Plus
Radar Recorder Powered?
There are two ways to power the Black Cat II Plus, using either a 12V
battery or using a Power over Ethernet (PoE) connection.
Battery Power
The Black Cat II Plus Radar Recorder is powered by a 12 Volt rechargeable
battery. The standard battery used with the device is a 12V 12A lithium
battery. In general, a fully charged battery (13.4 volts or higher) will record
data for 7 to 10 days before needing to be recharged. The battery voltage
can be seen when the unit is connected to the STARnext Software.
An optional solar panel is also available for long-term installations.
When the Black Cat II Plus Radar Recorder is first shipped to you the
battery is disconnected and will need to be connected before first use.
We recommend that you check the voltage level of the battery when it is
first connected. A fully charged battery should register at 13.4 or higher.
If your battery is lower than this, we recommend that you charge it before
the first use.
Note that the Black Cat II Plus will not turn on if the battery voltage is
below 12.0. Also note that the Black Cat II Plus will stop collecting data
once the battery falls to 11.2 volts.
We recommend that you disconnect the battery whenever the Black Cat II
Plus Radar Recorder is not in the field collecting data.
Keeping your battery properly charged is very important.
The rechargeable
battery will begin to decay and become less effective if it is allowed to fall
below 11.0 volts. To avoid having to replace your battery prematurely,
keep it consistently charged. A well-maintained battery will last for years
without having to be replaced. Refer to Chapter 5
Battery Care
for more
information on battery maintenance.