Operation
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Operation
The R&S TSMA-BP Battery Pack Unit allows to enhance the R&S TSMA instru-
ment to a portable measurement solution based on a battery powered system.
The R&S TSMA-BP Battery Pack Unit contains two rechargeable batteries (not
included in the delivery), which can be charged directly in case the R&S TSMA-
BP Battery Pack Unit is connected to power (via cigarette lighter in a vehicle or an
external power supply). Alternatively, a separate battery charger (not included)
can be used for recharging the batteries.
In the standard operation mode, it is recommended to use always two bat-
teries with a comparable charging state. (The batteries will be discharged
always in parallel.)
The charging state of the battery is visible on the display (1).
Figure 5-1: R&S TSMA-BAT (R&S No. 1523.8021.03)
1 = Charging state display
The batteries can be exchanged during operation (hot-swap mode). In this case,
at least one battery must be always in the R&S TSMA-BP Battery Pack Unit.
Do not remove both batteries at the same time.
When inserted in the bay of the R&S TSMA-BP Battery Pack Unit, the battery
state can be displayed via the following possibilities:
