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Trouble shooting power problems
A majority of the problems encountered over the years with portable fluorometers are
directly related to the battery, the circuit breaker, and the battery charger. The various
sources (especially the saturation source) require a large amount of power to operate
properly.
Current models are supplied with a Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries. The charge life of
the NMH battery is eight and twelve hours between charges, under most conditions. The
charger should be plugged in the OS1p and a wall outlet when not in use. Prolonged
periods of discharge will significantly decrease it’s life span.
