Solmetric SunEye 210, User Manual

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Introduction
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Introduction
The SunEye is an electronic device, please follow these guidelines to maintain its functionality
and performance:
• The SunEye device has an operating temperature range of 32°F (0 °C) to 113 °F
(45 °C). Do not operate the device outside of this temperature range.
• The SunEye device should never be exposed (that is, stored or transported) to a temperature be-
low –4 °F (–20 °C) or above 140 °F (60 °C). Avoid leaving the device in the direct sun for an
extended period of time. Even though the ambient temperature may be 80 ºF (27 °C), the temper-
ature of the device left in the sun for half an hour can easily reach 130 ºF (54 °C) or more.
• Do not expose to moisture or dust.
• Keep the software up to date by downloading the latest installation software from the Solmetric
web site at: www.solmetric.com/support .
• Periodically clean the lens with a lint free lens cleaning cloth.
• Maintain the battery charge level and avoid allowing the battery to go completely dead even when
not in use. “Charging the Battery” on page 1-5 .
N O T E Storage in the off state without the AC power or Device/USB cable attached will result in the slow
discharge of the battery. It is not harmful to the device to be continuously connected to AC power
or to a computer. It is also not harmful to the device or to your data for the battery to fully
discharge, however you may be forced to go through a reset.
Magnetic Fields
Avoid nearby magnetic fields. The SunEye is a sensitive measurement device. Magnetic fields
from nearby iron can affect measurements and stronger magnetic fields may damage the Sun-
Eye. Always store and transport the SunEye in the included magnetically shielded case to pre-
serve the compass calibration. Never store magnetized objects, such as hand tools, near the
SunEye. In the case that the compass becomes magnetized, you can perform a compass calibra-
tion.