Maintenance
Downloading Readings from Probe
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Figure 9: Solo Head Unit battery voltage
WARNING:
The probe interface clock may lose time if there is an interruption in the power supply for more
than seven days. An interruption to the power supply could be caused by flat batteries in the
Solo Head Unit or damage to the cable.
In the case of a prolonged power interruption, after power is restored the interface clock will
need to be checked and possibly reset through the TTL or Download Port using the PConfig
utility.
Estimated Battery Life Example
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Probe has 5 TriSCAN sensors
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Data downloaded daily
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Probe taking a reading every 15 minutes
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Batteries are Duracell Alkaline AA
The batteries should last more than 6 months
WARNING:
The above statement is provided purely as an estimate, based on a ‘best case’ operating
scenario with standard Sentek parts. It should be noted that the actual life of the system may be
less than 80% of the estimate provided above. Factors such as ambient temperature, battery
age, manufacturer and other unpredictable factors could have an adverse effect on the life of the
battery.
