2 Important Safety Information
2.8 Handling of Batteries
WARNING!
The lithium battery on the receiver modules has a life of at least ten years. Should it be necessary to replace
it, please note the following:
Improper handling of the battery can lead to an explosion or to a leakage of flammable liquids or gases.
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Never short-circuit the battery.
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Never attempt to recharge the battery.
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Never throw the battery into a fire.
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The battery must only be exposed to the barometric pressure range specified by the battery manufacturer.
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The battery must only ever be replaced with one of the same type or a comparable type recommended by
the manufacturer. The battery must only be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorized technician.
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Never dispose of the battery in a mechanical crusher or shredder, or in an open fire or furnace.
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Please consult your local waste disposal regulations for information on how to dispose of hazardous waste.
ATTENTION!
The battery is used to power components such as the RAM and the reserve real-time backup clock for the
reference clock.
If the battery voltage drops below 3 V DC, Meinberg recommends having the battery replaced. If the battery
voltage drops below the specified minimum, the following behavior may be observed in the reference clock:
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The reference clock may have the wrong date or wrong date upon power-up
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The reference clock repeatedly starts in Cold Boot mode
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Some of the configurations saved for the reference clock may be lost
LANTIME
Date: March 1, 2022
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