TU600A
Trackunit TU600A, Technical Manual v1.1, June 2021
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Battery Safety Information
Adhere to the following guidelines to avoid the risk of fire or explosion:
1. Dispose of the used battery according to the instructions provided with the battery.
2. Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or incinerate the battery.
3. Touching both terminals of a battery with a metal object will short circuit the battery.
Do not carry batteries loosely if the contacts may touch coins, keys, and other metal
objects (such as in pockets or bags).
4. Do not stack batteries taken out of the carry case.
5. Do not heat the batteries to try to rejuvenate their charge.
6. Do not exceed the temperature ranges or other environmental conditions specified by
the battery manufacturer when handling replacement batteries.
7. Never install and use the TU600A without the battery cover installed.
8. The TU600A can operate solely on the vehicle’s battery without the internal backup
battery installed. It is recommended to remove the battery under long term exposure
to extreme environmental conditions above +60°C and below -20°C.
Automatic battery safety during operation
For operational safety the battery inside the TU600A is under constant environmental temperature
control providing the following automatic battery safety.
The battery can only be charged within the specified temperature range 0°C to +45°C. For
temperatures outside the range 0°C to 45°C, the battery charging circuit is disabled.
The TU600A operates solely from the internal backup battery supply voltage when the
external supply voltages is turned off or experiencing failure. The internal backup battery is
limited to operate in the temperature range from -20°C to 60°C. If the temperature is
outside this range the battery is disabled.
When TU600A is operated from an external supply voltage the battery is put into storage
from temperatures above +45°C and below -20°C.
If the battery is fully charged and the temperature is within 0°C to 45°C a maintenance
charging is applied.
For long term storage in extreme temperatures below -20°C and above +50°C it is
recommended to remove the battery from TU600A. The battery safety ensures that there is
no risk* associated with the battery in the temperature range from -40°C to +70°C but the
battery lifetime can be seriously affected or even lead to internal permanent damage of the
battery.
* The risks are: No leakage, No venting, No disassembly, No rupture or No fire.