Spectracom Corporation
8194B, 8195B, 8197B
GPS Ageless Master Oscillator Instruction Manual
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Service Information
6.1
Introduction
This section provides information on battery replacement and oscillator adjustment.
Refer to Section 2 for troubleshooting GPS reception problems. Please direct all
service calls to Spectracom customer service at:
585-321-5800
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6.2
Battery Replacement
Option 02 provides the unit with an internal battery backup power source. Battery life
expectancy is typically four years. The battery is tested daily to verify it is available for
backup operation. If the battery fails the daily test, or if it remained in continuous charge
mode for 2 days, a Replace Battery alarm is asserted. This condition latches the front
panel Replace Battery lamp on and asserts a Minor Alarm. The unit will remain in alarm
condition until the battery either again passes the daily test or is replaced.
Replacement batteries can be ordered from Spectracom Sales Department at 585-321-
5800. Specify Part Number B00004. Batteries can also be obtained locally. Select a
12 Volt, 7.0 Amp/Hour sealed lead acid battery. Power Sonic part number PS-1270,
Panasonic LC-R127R2P and Power Patrol SLA1075 are acceptable replacements.
Batteries may also be purchased from DigiKey, a large mail order electronics distributor.
Call 1-800 DIGIKEY, specify their part number P078-ND.
A Phillips screwdriver and a PC with terminal emulation software, i.e. HyperTerminal,
ProComm Plus, and a straight through (one to one) pinned DB9 RS-232 cable is
required. The PC is used to clear the Replace Battery alarm.
Set the terminal emulation program for 9600 baud, 8 data, 1 stop, no parity and
XON/XOFF flow control.
6.2.1 Battery Replacement Instructions
Turn off the rear Panel AC power switch.
Remove the top cover. Rack mounted units, unless equipped with Option 11, Rack
Mount Slides, must be removed. 12 screws secure the cover.
Disconnect the two-position battery cable from the front panel circuit board. Note the
orientation of the connector before removing it.
Remove four screws securing the cover of the battery holder assembly and then
remove the battery. Please note that it is a tight fit, carefully work the battery out.
Remove the battery cable from the old battery and connect to the new battery. Make
certain the red wire is connected to the positive battery terminal.