MESA LABORATORIES DataTrace MPIII, Standard Operating Procedure, Page: 4 / 32

MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division
Standard Operating Procedure
Release Date: August 27, 2010 Page: 4 of 32
Revision B
3.2. Batteries

DataTrace
®
batteries for the FRB type Tracers are field replaceable 3.6 Volt dc (Standard
Temp Tracer) or 3.9 Volt dc (LoTemp Tracer), Lithium Thionyl Chloride batteries.

DataTrace
®
batteries for the MPIII type Tracers are field replaceable 3.0 Volt dc Carbon
Monofluoride Lithium batteries.

The batteries used in the DataTrace
®
equipment are specially designed for this
application. USE ONLY BATTERIES SUPPLIED BY DataTrace
®
. Trying to use any other
lithium battery will void the equipment warranty and could damage DataTrace
®
equipment.

Caution needs to be paid to the handling, storage, and disposal procedures of Lithium
batteries. Follow these instructions completely. Variations to this procedure could
damage the battery, or DataTrace
®
equipment, and/or cause operator injury.

Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or incinerate DataTrace
®
batteries.

Do not heat MPIII batteries above 140°C; FRB Standard Temp batteries above 150°C
(also used in FRB HiTemp Tracers); and FRB LoTemp batteries above 85°C.

Note the warning labels on the batteries or battery trays.

The battery should be replaced by a qualified technician in an anti-static and non-
hazardous environment.

Disposal of spent batteries must comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
4. Equipment

DataTrace
®
PC Interface system includes the Interface module, a serial and/or USB
cable, and DataTrace
®
for Windows software.

Multiple DataTrace
®
Tracers.

A computer with minimum requirements as defined in section 6.2.1.
5. Reference
The DataTrace
®
Operator Manual (124766-001 Rev. B) is installed on the target computer during
the normal installation process. It is also accessible on the DataTrace
®
for Windows CD.
6. DataTrace
®
System
Accurate knowledge of processing times and process parameters provides increased confidence
that products and processes satisfy the operational requirements and meet any applicable
regulatory requirements. The DataTrace
®
system collects process data with minimal disruption to
the process because the Tracers can be placed directly into the target application. The
DataTrace
®
for Windows (DTW) software provides the interface for computer communication to
program and read Tracers. Following data collection and retrieval, the program can be used to
analyze and manage the collected data. The Tracers are completely self-contained sensors.