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Chapter 2
Understanding Your Model 8718B
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Understanding Your Model 8718B
General Description
It is important to be familiar with the Model 8718B before
you use it. This section includes descriptive data keyed to
highlighted illustrations to help you locate the various features
of the meter. The descriptions not only identify the features but
tell you how they are used.
Battery Charger and Power Cord
The battery charger and power cord are used to recharge the
battery within the Model 8718B.
To recharge the meter, first connect the cable of
the battery charger to the larger jack on the left
side of the meter. Make sure the plug is fully
inserted into the jack. Connect the power cord to
the wall outlet.
The battery will be fully charged in about 8 hours.
The indicator light on the charger illuminates
during charging. A full charge will give you about
20 hours of operation (approximately 6.5 hours if
back lighting is used).
The charger can also be used to power the
Model 8718B when it is to be operated for periods
beyond the capacity of the battery.
NiCad batteries
should be fully dis-
charged (<20% indi-
cation) before
recharging. Charge
for a minimum of 8
hours. See
Checking
Battery Status
in
Chapter 12.
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Summary of Contents for 8718B
Page 9: ...8 Operating the Meter...
Page 37: ...36 Operating the Meter...
Page 71: ...70 Operating the Meter...
Page 75: ...74 Operating the Meter...
Page 79: ...78 Operating the Meter...
Page 87: ...86 Operating the Meter...
Page 104: ...103 Chapter 18 User s Software Main Menu Screen...
Page 108: ...107 Chapter 18 User s Software Probe Installation Screen...
Page 112: ...111 Chapter 18 User s Software Logged Survey Data Screen...
Page 124: ...123 Appendix B Theory of Operation Model 8718B Functional Block Diagram...
Page 129: ...128 Appendices...
Page 133: ...132 Appendices...