MESA LABORATORIES, INC. DataTrace Division
Standard
Operating
Procedure
Release Date: August 27, 2010
Page: 9 of 32
Revision B
FRB Battery Replacement:
Materials Needed:
DataTrace
®
Micropack Tracer FRB Model(s)
Lithium Batteries (Standard Temp: 123599-500; LoTemp: 300041-500)
FRB Maintenance Kit (124717-500)
A supply of clean, dry cloths
The battery change procedure for the FRB model Micropack is simple and straight forward.
However, care must be taken that these procedures are followed completely to avoid equipment
damage or personal injury.
We recommend that the disassembly of the DataTrace
®
Tracers take place in a dry, well-lit
workstation. The best place for this activity would be close to the location that Tracers are stored
and programmed and that Tracer batteries are stored and conditioned.
DO NOT USE ANY WRENCHES, PLIERS, VICES, OR OTHER MECHANICAL MEANS TO
LOOSEN OR TIGHTEN THE FRB TRACER BATTERY COVER. THE TRACER GRIPPER IS
ADEQUATE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT. USING ANY OTHER
DEVICE MAY DAMAGE THE TRACER AND MAY MAKE REASSEMBLY IMPOSSIBLE.
1. Clean and dry the Tracer body completely. Make sure no process residue remains on the
Tracer body that could cause the Tracer to slip from your grasp during disassembly or
could contaminate the battery compartment during battery replacement.
2. Grasp the Tracer with the Tracer Gripper in one hand, clasping the base (probe end)
firmly. With your other hand, using the other Gripper, twist the battery cover
counterclockwise.
3. Once loosened, remove the Grippers and the battery cover will unscrew easily.
4. Remove the old battery by lifting straight out. Do not twist or turn the battery while
removing.
5. Dispose of the battery appropriately per local regulations. DO NOT TRY TO
RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE, OR INCINERATE THE BATTERY.
6. Examine the battery compartment for any signs of contamination, pay particular attention
to the battery socket area. If any contamination is found, remove it, and clean the area
with a dry cloth.
7. Examine the threads of both the battery cover and Tracer body for damage and
cleanliness. If the threads show any damage (e.g., cross threading or “burrs”), do not
continue with this procedure. Loosely reassemble the Tracer and return it to the factory
for repair.
7. Remove the old O-ring. DO NOT USE O-RINGS THAT APPEAR DAMAGED. LEAKS
COULD RESULT THAT MIGHT DAMAGE THE TRACER AND/OR SHORTEN
BATTERY LIFE.