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GSR2600
Chapter 4
Basic Operations
4.4
Power Consumption
For the GSR2600 to perform important automatic features (such
as turning on to run schedules and detecting COM port
activity), it must be connected to a valid power supply. The
automatic features depend on internal components of the
GSR2600 (such as its clock) to be constantly working. As a
result, when the GSR2600 is off, the receiver will consume a
small amount of power to maintain automatic operation.
The GSR2600 is designed to minimize its power usage, which is
especially important when the system is set to conduct
scheduled data-collection sessions over a period of several
days, while connected to batteries. When automatic data
collection is enabled, the GSR2600 will do the following:
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Turn on early enough so that satellite tracking is established
prior to the scheduled logging session
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Stay on while data is being logged
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Turn off when the session is complete
Note:
Exceptional conditions may delay the acquisition of
satellites beyond the start of the logging session.
It is important to remember that as long as the GSR2600 is
connected to batteries, the GSR2600 is drawing power. When
left unused, the GSR2600 will drain the batteries completely
after five to ten days.
To extend the life of your batteries, disconnect them from the
GSR2600 between use. If the batteries do happen to drain,
simply recharge them to resume operation.
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