User Manual for the Type 8300 Compatt 6
(and Variants)
UM-8300-Compatt 6
Issue B3
The battery voltage and remaining capacity (%) can be checked using 6G Terminal Lite software or an
iWAND hand held test unit; see
Section 8.8 "Battery Maintenance"
3.7.2 Battery Disconnect Fob
The battery disconnect fob (if fitted) is located on the transducer endcap and uses an internal magnetic
switch to disconnect the internal battery when the fob is connected.
When not in use the battery disconnect fob should always be connected to disconnect and conserve
the battery.
Note
Older transducers without a battery disconnect fob should have their battery internally
disconnected for transportation and storage (of more than one month) as described in
"Disconnecting and Replacing the Battery"
.
Figure 3–13 Battery Disconnect Fob
3.7.3 Battery Replacement
The battery can be replaced by removing the transducer endcap, disconnecting and removing the old
battery and fitting a new one; see
Section 8.8 "Battery Maintenance"
CAUTION
Dispose of batteries in accordance with local health and safety and environmental regulations.
Handling of Used Batteries
Batteries should not be discharged below their end point voltage. To do so can lead to internal
corrosion and leakage of electrolyte in certain types of sulphur dioxide cells. Although there is very little
gas to cause a pressure rise under these conditions, the electrolyte leakage will cause severe
corrosion.
The remaining life of a battery depends on both time and, for a transponder, the number of times it has
been interrogated. Normally transponders keep their own record of battery usage, but a separate
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