Maintenance
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gas-net
C1 and C2
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7 Maintenance
gas-net
devices do not require much maintenance.
7.1 Battery
Replacement
The device battery mainly runs down when the device is switched off. The bat-
tery consumption can be neglected as long as the device is switched on.
The battery should therefore be replaced after 5 years when in the meantime
the device has been switched off for a longer period of time. Otherwise it is
sufficient to replace the battery after 10 years at the latest.
If the battery must be replaced, this should only be executed by a service engi-
neer or trained expert for safety reasons.
Important: The old battery must be disposed properly; i.e. it must either be
returned to the distributor (Elster-Instromet Systems) or handed in at special
battery take-back facilities.
To exchange the battery, you need to open the housing of the
gas-net
device.
Proceed as described below:
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A battery of the following type is required: lithium 3V CR ½ AA.
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Save the device parameterization by reading it out with GAS-WORKS, to be
on the safe side. Read out the archives, too.
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Disconnect the supply voltage.
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Loosen the 4 fixing screws on the back of the device.
•
Slightly withdraw the mounting rail.
Attention
: The boards are sensitive! Avoid any contact with other compo-
nents!
•
The battery compartment is (seen from behind) on the board located back
at the top on the far right side. Detach the cover strap of the battery com-
partment with a screwdriver. Remove the old battery. Now you have 15
minutes for the battery exchange. During these 15 minutes a data backup is
guaranteed by a capacitor. Insert the new battery.