Getting Started
R&S
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Spectrum Rider FPH
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User Manual 1321.1011.02 ─ 06.00
Figure 3-3: External battery charger
1 = Lithium ion battery R&S HA-Z306
2 = External charger R&S HA-Z303
3 = Power supply unit R&S HA-Z301 or car adapter R&S HA-Z302
Risk of traffic accidents, physical injury and property damage
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Turn off the R&S Spectrum Rider while driving or while the engine is on.
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Operation of the R&S Spectrum Rider via the cigarette lighter socket while driving
or while the engine on is prohibited.
3.1.1.6
Battery Maintenance
The R&S Spectrum Rider comes with a lithium-ion battery. In general, these batteries
are easy to handle. When you handle the battery, follow the instruction mentioned in
the safety instructions and in the following chapters.
Handling
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The battery has been designed for a specific application. Do not use it for any other
applications.
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Do not connect batteries in series or parallel as it can cause serious damage.
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Observe correct polarities during installation and charging.
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Do not heat over 70°C. The battery contains thermal fuses that could activate and
render the battery inoperable.
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The battery contains an electronic device for protection against deep discharge,
overcharge and short-circuiting between the terminals.
– If you cannot discharge the battery, it may be deep discharged. Charge the bat-
tery for 0.5 hours and check again.
– If you cannot charge the battery, it may be overcharged. Discharge the battery
and check again.
– If the battery has been short-circuited, charge it to reset the electronics.
– If the battery still does not work, contact the Rohde & Schwarz customer sup-
port.
Preparing for Use
