2.9
RMP600 basics
Environment
IP rating
IPX8, BS EN 60529:1992+A2:2013
IK rating
IK01, BS EN 62262:2002+A1:2021 [for glass window]
Storage temperature
−
10 °C to +70 °C (+14 °F to +158 °F)
Operating tempe5 °C to +50 °C (+41 °F to +122 °F)
Battery types
2 × AA 1.5 V alkaline or 2 × AA 3.6 V lithium-thionyl chloride (LTC)
Battery reserve life
Approximately one week after a low battery warning is first given.
Typical battery life
See table below.
Rechargeable
batteries
Either Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) or Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMh) can be
used. However, when these battery types are fitted, expect a battery life of
approximately 50% less than that quoted for alkaline batteries together with a
reduced low battery warning period.
Typical battery life
Battery type
Shank or spin switch on
Radio switch on
Continuous use
Standby life
5% usage
(72 minutes/day)
Standby life
5% usage
(72 minutes/day)
Alkaline
650 days
100 days
130 days
60 days
115 hours
Lithium-thionyl
chloride
1300 days
200 days
260 days
120 days
230 hours
NOTE:
Using RMP600 with
“fast radio on mode”
will result in a 5% reduction in usage and standby
battery life.
