MiniRAE Lite User’s Guide
2.
Insert four fresh AA batteries as indicated by the polarity (+/-)
markings.
3.
Replace the cover. Replace the three screws.
To install the adapter in the instrument:
1.
Remove the Li-ion battery pack from the instrument by sliding
the tab and tilting out the battery.
2.
Replace it with the alkaline battery adapter
3.
Slide the tab back into place to secure the battery adapter.
IMPORTANT!
Alkaline batteries cannot be recharged. The instrument’s internal
circuit detects alkaline batteries and will not allow recharging. If you
place the instrument in its Travel Charger or Charger Stand, the
alkaline battery will not be recharged. The internal charging circuit is
designed to prevent damage to alkaline batteries and the charging
circuit when alkaline batteries are installed inside the instrument. If
you try to charge an alkaline batteries installed in the instrument, the
instrument’s display will say, “Alkaline Battery,” indicating that it
will not charge the alkaline batteries.
Note:
When replacing alkaline batteries, dispose of old ones properly.
24 External Filter
The external filter is made of PTFE (Teflon
®
) membrane with a 0.45
micron pore size to prevent dust or other particles from being sucked
into the sensor manifold, which would cause extensive damage to the
instrument. It prolongs the operating life of the sensor. To install the
external filter, simply connect it to the instrument’s inlet tube.
25 Optional Accessories
Calibration Adapter
The calibration adapter for the instrument is a simple 6-inch Tygon
tubing with a metal adapter on one end. During calibration, simply
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