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POWERING THE SONARIS
AC Power Adapter
To power the SONARIS using the included
12VDC wall plug-in UL/CSA listed AC power
adapter, connect the plug from the adapter into
the power jack on the side of the unit and then
plug the power adapter into the proper electrical
outlet. On models requiring 230 VAC, it is the
customer’s responsibility to obtain the correct
power adapter plug.
Batteries
The SONARIS can use six "AA
” size Alkaline, Ni-
Cad, or NiMH batteries (
not included
). You must
first obtain, and install batteries before operations
can begin. Batteries are contained in a battery
holder inside the unit base. Turn the SONARIS
on its side to access the battery holder in the
bottom of the unit base.
CAUTION!
The SONARIS can be operated from Alkaline, Ni-Cad or NiMH
batteries. All six batteries must be of the same type. They must all be Alkaline, all
Ni-Cad, or all NiMH.
DO NOT
mix Alkaline and Ni-Cad or NiMH batteries.
NOTE:
The SONARIS
does not
have a battery charging circuit. Should you wish
to use Ni-Cad or NiMH batteries, they must be
fully
charged before installing.
When discharged, Ni-Cad or NiMH batteries must be removed and placed in an
external charger to recharge.
Battery Status
The battery status will be displayed when batteries are installed. The battery bar graph on
the display indicates the battery capacity in five steps:
4 segments
- The full battery capacity is available.
3 segments
- The battery is at 80% of capacity
2 segments
- The battery is at 60% of capacity.
1 segment
- The battery is at 40% capacity.
0 segments
- The battery is at less than 20% capacity.
When the batteries are near the point they need to be replaced (Alkaline) or recharged
(NiCad or NiMH), the battery status symbol will not show any bars. If the battery voltage
drops too low for accurate height measurement, the SONARIS will automatically shut off
and you will be unable to turn it back on.
Using Alkaline Batteries
When no bars on shown on the battery status symbol, press the
key to turn the
SONARIS off, remove the old batteries and replace with new ones.
Using NiCad or NiMH Batteries
When no bars on shown on the battery status symbol, press the
key to turn the
SONARIS off, remove the discharged batteries and replace with fully charged ones.
Place the discharged batteries in an external charger to recharge.
AC Power Adapter
