
T-BERD/MTS/SC Getting Started Guide
March 2018
22046537, Rev. 016
Page 245
B
Appendix B
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
This chapter describes how to maintain your unit and identify and correct issues related
to the T-BERD / MTS 5800 family, Transport Module, CSAM, and MSAM. Topics
discussed in this chapter include the following:
•
“Maintaining the T-BERD/MTS 5800 and SC 4800 batteries” on page 245
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“About troubleshooting” on page 253
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“Assembly and setup” on page 254
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“Operating the instrument” on page 255
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“Performing tests” on page 257
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“Maintaining your instrument” on page 259
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“Battery communication” on page 260
Maintaining the T-BERD/MTS 5800 and SC 4800 batteries
This section provides guidelines for maintaining the T-BERD / MTS 5800’s and SC
4800’s rechargeable lithium-ion battery. For instructions on maintaining the MSAM, or
CSAM batteries, refer to the supporting
8000 Base Unit User Manual
or
6000A Base
Unit User Manual
.
Guidelines
To prolong the life span of the battery, follow the guidelines below:
•
WARNING:
Danger of extreme heat, fire, or explosion if battery is tampered with.
Use only Viavi approved Li-ION battery. Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer's instructions.
•
Use the AC power adapter to power up the instrument the first time you use it or
after prolonged storage (see
“Verifying that you have the correct adapter” on
). For optimal battery gauge accuracy, run the battery through a complete
charge cycle by fully charging the battery, then fully discharging and recharging
the battery.