MSI-5200C Bantam Vehicle Weighing System • User Guide
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M E A S U R E M E N T S Y S T E M S I N T E R N A T I O N A L
BATTERY CHARGING
Battery life is a function of several variables, including battery age,
battery charge, temperature and the number of pads connected. Battery
life will be reduced if the meter is left on when actual weighing is not
taking place.
Note: Turn the ON/OFF switch to OFF when weighing is not taking
place.
Low battery voltage is indicated by a flashing Low Battery lamp below
the display. The battery is charged by connecting the meter to an A.C.
power source with cable 40035-8 indicated by the illumination of the
CHARGING light. When the charge lamp is illuminated (and the A.C.
power connected) the battery has recharged to at least 80% of full
capacity.
Note: The ON/OFF Switch should be in the OFF position for fastest
charging.
The internal battery may be allowed to charge continuously. A fully
discharged battery will reach 80-90% of full capacity within 16 hours if
the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position. Frequent recharging will give
the longest battery service life. Poorest service life is obtained when the
battery is allowed to fully discharge before each recharge.
A fully charged internal battery will typically power the system for about
20 hours. With the printer option the discharge time is reduced to 6-8
hours with the printer on, or 12 hours with the printer off.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
The battery is located in the meter. The following procedure should be
followed if a defective battery needs to be replaced.
1)
Order a replacement battery from your dealer or from Measure-
ment Systems International, Inc.
2)
Turn the meter off. Carefully remove the panel to access battery.
Remove the four screws securing the front panel.
3)
Remove the screw securing the battery hold-down plate and