1.
Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the battery cover plate.
Remove the plate, then remove battery from the device.
2.
Insert a new battery in the device. Ensure the positive terminal of the battery faces
outward. Refer to the device specifications for the required battery type.
3.
Replace the battery cover plate.
Replacing the battery resets the BIOS settings to their default values.
Increasing the Battery Life
When storing the controller, you can disconnect the battery to deactivate the real-time clock
and make the BIOS configurations non-volatile. Take the following steps to disconnect the
battery:
Caution
Before removing the battery cover, disconnect all power connectors and
I/O cables from the device. To prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD),
ground the unit and yourself by using a grounding strap or touching a grounded
object, such as a computer chassis.
1.
Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the battery cover plate.
Remove the plate.
2.
Locate the BATTERY CONNECT switch above the battery and move the switch toward
the front panel of the device. The battery is now disconnected from the device.
3.
Replace the battery cover plate.
Mounting the IC-3173
This section provides information for creating a custom mount for the IC-3173. If you do not
want to create a custom mount, a panel mount kit for the IC-3173 is available from National
Instruments (part number 784791-01).
Caution
Do not position the IC-3173 with the heat sinks resting on any surface.
Doing so may cause the IC-3173 device to overheat. Refer to the
IC-3173
Specifications
for temperature specifications.
To obtain the maximum allowable ambient temperature, you must mount the IC-3173
vertically. The following figures provide dimensional drawings and clearance information for
the IC-3173.
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