
THM1176/TFM1186 Use
r’s Manual
v 2.0 r 1.0
– 02/20
Copyright © 2020 Metrolab Technology SA
www.metrolab.com
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2-6 PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
High magnetic field gradients
– as found, for example, around an MRI or NMR
spectroscopy magnet
– will subject the USB connector and the tablet to strong
forces. To prevent injury from flying objects or whiplashing cables, be sure to
hold these components securely when you are around a strong magnet.
NOTICE
Do not bend the probe cable sharply. This is a special cable with individually
shielded signal wires, in order to minimize induction artifacts. Sharp bends
break the shielding.
This product conforms to the WEEE Directive of the European
Union (2002/96/EC) and belongs to Category 9 (Monitoring and
Control Instruments). For proper environment friendly disposal,
you can return the instrument free of charge to us or our local
distributor.
SPECIAL NOTICE FOR THE TABLET
When the
tablet’s battery level drops below 10%, the THM1176/TFM1186 will
no longer function (BIOS > v. 1.11). This is because the
tablet’s USB port,
acting as a USB host, supplies power to the instrument, and must switch back
to USB device mode in order to be able to charge the tablet. This should
happen before the battery is completely depleted to avoid the USB port being
permanently stuck in host mode.
To use the pistol grip for additional battery power, press the button on the back
of the pistol grip for 1 second, to enable its power output. You should see the
tablet’s power LED turn red, and the Windows “charging battery” icon. Press
the button on the pistol grip for 3 seconds to disable its power output.
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