SoundAdvisor Model 831C
Editing Power Settings
9-4
When changing batteries, the Battery Type must match the type of
batteries you’re installing. The 831C can be powered by alkaline, 1.5V
lithium, or nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries.
CAUTION
Do not mix alkaline and NiMH batteries.
CAUTION
Do not mix batteries from different manufacturers.
CAUTION
Do not replace only 1, 2, or 3 batteries. Replace all 4 batteries
when installing fresh cells.
CAUTION
Do not change the batteries without also setting the Battery
Type (as shown in this section). To prevent serious damage, injury, or
fire, edit the
Battery Type
setting each time you install a different type
of battery. When the battery type is set to NiMH, the internal charger is
enabled. This can result in fire or injury with alkaline or lithium batter
-
ies.
Step 1
On your 831C, go to
Tools
System Properties
.
Step 2
Press the top-right softkey until the Power tab appears.
Step 3
Select the
Battery Type
that matches the batteries you’re installing.
Step 4
Install 4 new batteries. For details, see
3.5.1 Using Battery Power
.
Step 5
If you’ve installed NiMH batteries and want to charge them in the meter,
enable the Charging feature.
Enabling Charging for NiMH Batteries
a.
From the
Charge
drop-down, select
On
.
b .
Use the included USB cable to connect to a wall outlet. For best
results, turn the meter off while charging.
LEARN MORE
For battery power and usage details, see
3.5.1 Using Battery
Power
.
9.4.2 Setting Auto-Off
On your 831C, go to Tools
System Properties
Power.
Auto-Off
is the period the instrument stays on with no activity. Any of
the following actions keep the meter on and restart the Auto-Off
period:
• Button press
• Running a measurement
• USB communication
• Remote communication
Pressing the
0
(ON / OFF) key returns the instrument and the display
to the state it was in when the Auto-Off time expired.
