15. Maintenance
15.1 General Maintenance
Test leads should be checked before use for damage and continuity.
Ensure the unit is kept clean and dry after use.
Close all covers when not in use.
15.2 Cleaning
1. Disconnect from mains power.
2. Wipe the instrument with a clean cloth dampened with either water or isopropyl alcohol (IPA).
15.3 Battery
Warning: Always set the instrument to Off and remove test leads before battery cells are removed or
installed.
Caution: Old batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
Caution:
Only use approved batteries as defined below.
Replacement battery types are: 6 x LR6 1.5 V Alkaline (AA), IEC HR6 1.2V NiMH or IEC FR6 1.5 V Lithium (LiFeS2),
Refer to 16. Specifications on page 80
.
Battery technology (battery type) can be selected between alkaline, NiMH or Lithium. When changing between
battery types always ensure the correct type is selected in the settings menu, if this isn’t done the battery reading will
be incorrect.
To help maintain the health, reliability and longevity of the installed battery:
Ensure if using rechargeable batteries they are fully charged before use.
Store batteries in a cool, dry place. Battery cells can be damaged when exposed to heat.
15.3.1 Battery status
Warning: Do not recharge Alkaline or Lithium battery cells.
The battery condition icon is positioned at the top right hand corner of display. This icon is displayed at all times
when the MTR105 is switched on. When running on battery, the icon will indicate state of charge, the icon will be
filled in proportion to the state of charge.
When the battery is in a good state of charge the battery icon will be white and in a low state of charge the battery
icon will flash.
When the battery is very low a large red battery icon will appear in the primary field with the message “
Battery
low please charge or replace to continue
”. No tests will be able to be performed but changes to settings and
data handling can be carried out. The battery must be replaced (Alkaline/Lithium) or recharged (NiMH) before the
MTR105 can be used.
When the battery is charging, it will show an animation of the battery from empty to full, then repeats. Once the
battery is full, the animation stops.
The maximum charging time for NiMH batteries is 6 hours, normal charging time is approximately 4 hours.
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