
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s Micro SVT Sensor
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Insert all three batteries into the brass housing positive end first. Replace the battery cap on
the brass housing.
Check the O-ring seals. The O-rings should be clean, have no nicks, and should be lightly
greased. Slide the battery assembly back into the pressure case and screw down the
retaining ring.
7.2.1 Battery considerations for the Micro SVT
Care should be observed when choosing replacement lithium batteries for the Micro SVT.
Battery characteristics such as physical size, current capacity, voltage capacity and
maximum current sourcing capability should be considered.
The Micro SVT is shipped with lithium batteries manufactured by SAFT.
Internet:
http://www.saftbatteries.com
7.2.2 Recommended Battery rating for the Micro SVT
Battery size: C cell
Voltage capacity: 3.6v
Amp hour rating: 5.5Ah or better
Maximum continuous current rating: 800ma or better
Please refer to the battery specifications outlined in the following documentation when
considering a replacement lithium battery for the Micro CTD.
7.2.3 Battery dimensions
Due to the space constraints of the Micro SVT battery
assembly close attention to the battery size must be
observed. Dimensions can very from one manufacture to
another. The diagram shows the recommended size of
the lithium batteries for the Micro SVT.
7.2.4 Voltage capacity
A nominal voltage of 3.6 volts is recommended but
battery voltage will vary with temperature, usually the
lower the temperature the lower the voltage output by
the battery. Typically, lithium battery voltage will remain fairly constant until they are
near the end of their capacity. When the voltage starts to drop off rapidly it is a good
indication that the batteries need replacing very soon.
7.2.5 Current Capacity
The nominal current capacity of lithium batteries will be specified in Amp Hours (Ah)
and this figure is used to indicate how long the batteries will last. The higher the Amp
Hour rating, the longer the battery will last and the more it will cost. Current capacity not
only varies with temperature, but also with the load (how much current the instrument
draws).
A rough calculation for battery life is hours = Ah/load.
Where
Hours = hours of battery use