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Tektronix, Inc. Printed in U.S.A.
Wilsonville, OR 97070-1000
Charging the Battery Pack
The battery pack charges automatically when the
oscilloscope is connected to line power. For a
more efficient charge, use the optional external
charger (TDS3CHG).
When the battery pack is in the oscilloscope, the
gauge icon (
) on the display indicates the
amount of charge.
S
To avoid automatic shutdown of the battery
pack, run the oscilloscope on the battery pack
only when the gauge indicates sufficient
charge.
S
To ensure the accuracy of the gauge, occasion-
ally allow the oscilloscope to run on the bat-
tery pack until automatic shutdown occurs.
NOTE.
The TDS3CHG external charger may
increase the available charge and reset the
gauge to a higher level. Subsequent charges
using the oscilloscope may indicate less than
a full charge.
Configuration
Typical charging time
Battery pack charging in
oscilloscope with
oscilloscope turned on or off
18 hours
Battery pack charging with
TDS3CHG external charger
4 hours
CAUTION.
To avoid damage to the battery
pack, use only the oscilloscope or the
TDS3CHG battery charger to charge the
battery pack. Do not connect any other
voltage source to the battery pack.
Optional
TDS3CHG
NOTE.
Charge the battery pack completely
before using it for the first time or after
prolonged storage. Several charge/discharge
cycles may be required before the battery
pack can charge to its full capacity.
NiCad batteries appear to lose capacity if not
allowed to occasionally discharge completely.
Every few months, run your oscilloscope until it
shuts down and then recharge the battery pack
completely to keep your battery pack at peak
performance.
To discharge the battery pack completely, continue
to run the oscilloscope on the battery pack until
automatic shutdown occurs. The display may turn
white a few minutes before the automatic
shutdown to allow the oscilloscope to completely
discharge the battery pack.
NOTE.
To prolong the life of the battery pack
and to prevent shutdown, do not operate or
charge the battery pack at high
temperatures. For best results, allow the
battery pack to cool to room temperature
before using or charging the battery pack.
The battery pack stops charging under the
following conditions:
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The battery pack is fully charged
S
The battery pack temperature e45
_
C
S
The charge time exceeds 4.5 hours when
charging with the TDS3CHG
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The charge time exceeds 24 hours when
charging in the TDS3000 series oscilloscope.
The battery pack shuts down and disconnects
itself from the TDS3000 series oscilloscope under
the following conditions:
S
The battery pack is fully discharged
S
There is a fault current in excess of 7A
S
The temperature inside the battery pack
compartment exceeds 70
_
C
Replaceable Parts
Grounding wire
174-3997-00
Specifications
Input from
TDS3CHG
30 W, 18 VDC, 1.8 A (current limited)
Output
12 VDC, 4400 mAh
Operating
Temperature
5
°
C to 50
°
C , discharging
0
°
C to 45
°
C , charging
Storage
Temperature
–30
°
C to +50
°
C, short term
–20
°
C to +35
°
C, long term (greater
than 3 months
Temperature
Coefficient
0.2 x (specified accuracy) /
°
C
(<18
°
C or >28
°
C)
Maximum Altitude
2000 m
Certifications and compliances
Australia/New Zealand Declaration of Conformity – EMC
Complies with EMC provision of Radiocommunications Act
per the following standard(s):
AS/NZS 2064.1/2
Industrial, Scientific, and Medical
Equipment: 1992
EC Declaration of
Conformity –
EMC
Meets the intent of Directive
89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic
Compatibility when it is used with the
product(s) stated in the specifications
table. Refer to the EMC specification
published for the stated product. May
not meet the intent of the directive if
used with other products.
FCC Compliance
– EMC
Emissions comply with FCC Code of
Federal Regulations 47, Part 15,
Subpart B, Class A Limits.
WARRANTY SUMMARY
Tektronix warrants that the products that it
manufactures and sells will be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of three
(3) months from the date of shipment from an
authorized Tektronix distributor. If a product or
CRT proves defective within the respective period,
Tektronix will provide repair or replacement as
described in the complete warranty statement.
To arrange for service or obtain a copy of the
complete warranty statement, please contact your
nearest Tektronix sales and service office.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS SUMMARY
OR THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY
STATEMENT, TEKTRONIX MAKES NO
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT
SHALL TEKTRONIX BE LIABLE FOR
INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
