SoundAdvisor Model 831C
Editing Power Settings
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9.4.1 Changing Batteries and Editing the Battery Type
On your 831C, go to
Tools
3
System Properties
, then press the right softkey (
//*
) until
the
Power
tab displays.
When changing batteries, the
Battery Type
must match the type of batteries you’re
installing. The 831C can be powered by alkaline, 1.5V lithium, or nickel-metal hydride
(NiMH) batteries.
CAUTION
Do not mix alkaline and NiMH batteries.
CAUTION
Do not mix batteries from different manufacturers.
CAUTION
Do not replace only 1, 2, or 3 batteries. Replace all 4 batteries when installing
fresh cells.
CAUTION
Do not change the batteries without also setting the Battery Type (as shown in
this section). To prevent serious damage, injury, or fire, edit the
Battery Type
setting each
time you install a different type of battery. When the battery type is set to NiMH, the inter-
nal charger is enabled. This can result in fire or injury with alkaline or lithium batteries.
Step 1.
On your 831C, go to
Tools
3
System Properties
.
Step 2.
Press the right softkey
(
//*
)
until the
Power
tab displays.
Step 3.
Select the
Battery Type
that matches the batteries you’re installing.
Step 4.
Install 4 new batteries. For details, see
2.2.1 "Using Battery Power" on page 11
Step 5.
If you’ve installed NiMH batteries and want to charge them in the meter, enable
the Charging feature.
Enabling Charging for NiMH Batteries
a.
From the
Charge
drop-down, select
On
.
b.
Use the included USB cable to connect to a wall outlet. For best results, turn the
meter off while charging.
LEARN MORE
2.2.1 "Using Battery Power" on page 11
.
9.4.2 Setting Auto-Off
On your 831C, go to
Tools
3
System Properties
, then press the
right softkey
(
//*
)
until the
Power
tab displays.
Auto-Off
is the period the instrument stays on with no activity. Any of the following actions
keep the meter on and restart the Auto-Off period:
•
Button press
•
Running a measurement
•
USB communication
•
Remote communication
Summary of Contents for 831C-FFT
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