Sensors & Software CONQUEST 100, User Manual

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Conquest 100 Care and Maintenance
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13 Care and Maintenance
13.1 Cable Care
Cables are designed to be as tough as practical.
Careless use of cables by making them carry loads for which they are not designed for can
cause internal damage.
Connectors are weak points in any system. With the use of this product in rough, dusty and
outdoor environments, users can minimize potential down time if they care for cables and treat
connectors with respect.
Routine cleaning of cable connections (pins and sockets) using contact cleaner (e.g. MG
Chemicals 404B or similar) is recommended for both the cable as well as the sensor and
Display Unit connection points.
Cables and connectors are not designed to suspend, tow or otherwise carry the weight of
systems. They are part of the electrical circuit and should be treated accordingly. When not in
use they should be placed in their storage box.
13.2 Battery and Charger
The Conquest 100 is equipped with smart battery charging circuit to allow you to operate the
Conquest 100 using the AC power while charging the battery inserted in the unit. The charging
algorithms are designed to maximize battery life while ensuring the shortest possible charge
time. The light on the back of the Display Unit beside the 3-pin power connector indicates if
battery is charging (orange) or charged (green). It is safe to continue to operate the Conquest
100 on AC power even when the battery is fully charged
– the battery will not be overcharged –
the charging system protects the battery from over-charging by terminating the charge process
when the battery is at maximum capacity.
It normally takes 3 to 4 hours to charge the battery while operating the unit in AC power. The
battery charger will also not initiate charging process until the battery temperature is between 0
o
C to 40
o
C to avoid damaging the battery.
% Charge Completed With Display Unit turned off While Operating on AC power
100% 4 hours 6 hours
75% 2 hours 4 hours
Lithium-ion batteries reach their full performance after the first few full charge/discharge cycles.
13.3 Conquest Sensor Head Wear Pad
The bottom of the Sensor Head is covered with a wear-resistant skid pad. The skid pad is
designed to take the majority of the abrasive wear. If the pad wears down enough, the less-