TDS3BAT
Rechargeable Battery Pack
Instructions
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Safety Summary
To avoid potential hazards, use this product only
as specified.
To avoid fire or personal injury
Ground the product.
For safe operation, the oscillo-
scope chassis must remain at earth ground poten-
tial even when operating from battery power. This
protection is provided when you attach the Tektro-
nix-supplied grounding wire from the terminal on
the rear panel of the oscilloscope to earth ground.
If you use a different grounding wire, it must be
18 gauge or larger.
Recharge battery properly.
Recharge the battery
pack only for the recommended charge cycle at
the recommended temperature.
Use proper battery charger.
Use only the
TDS3CHG or the TDS3000 series oscilloscope to
charge the TDS3BAT battery pack.
Do not operate without covers.
Do not operate this
product with covers or panels removed.
Do not operate with suspected failures.
If you
suspect there is damage to this product, have it
inspected by qualified service personnel.
Provide proper ventilation.
Refer to the installation
instructions in the TDS3000 Series User Manual
for details on installing the product so it has
proper ventilation.
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
Safety terms in this manual
CAUTION.
These statements identify
conditions or practices that could result in
damage to the equipment or other property.
Safety symbols on the product
CAUTION
Refer to Manual
Double
Insulated
Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal
Battery recycling
This product contains a Nickel Cadmium (NiCad)
battery, which must be recycled or disposed of
properly. For the location of a local battery
recycler in the U.S. or Canada, please contact:
RBRC
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp.
P.O. Box 141870
Gainesville, Florida 32614
(800) BATTERY (800) 227-7379
http://www.rbrc.com
Description
The TDS3BAT is for use with TDS3000 Series
oscilloscopes. The 12 VDC battery pack consists
of an array of NiCad battery cells with a built in
charger and gauge.
Removing the Battery Pack
To remove the battery pack, follow these steps:
1. Open the battery compartment door.
2. Raise the handles on each side of the battery
pack and use them to pull the battery pack out
of the oscilloscope.
