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SCXI-1382 Battery Pack Installation Guide
Battery Pack Safety Information
Note
Refer to the
Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interference
document
before removing equipment covers or connecting or disconnecting any power wires or
signal wires.
Cautions
The battery pack contains a sealed lead-acid non-wet, nonspillable battery.
Do
not
ship the battery pack without proper packaging or if it is damaged. Retain the
original packaging for future shipping.
Do
not
carry the battery pack onto a passenger plane. You must ship the battery pack as
cargo.
You must recycle or properly dispose of the battery. In the United States, call
1-800-RE-USE-Pb (1-800-738-7372) for more information.
Never
expose the battery to fire or short-circuit the battery.
Do
not
use the battery pack if it appears damaged.
Always use the supplied charger to charge the battery pack. Follow the documentation
instructions. You can obtain NI documents at
ni.com
or by contacting an NI sales
representative.
Charging the Battery Pack
The SCXI-1382 battery pack requires 12 to 14 VDC and at least 3.7 A of
power for at least 12 to 14 hours to reach a full charge. Charge the battery
pack as soon as possible after use. If the battery is fully charged, it can
power the SCXI-1000DC chassis for more than five hours. However,
NI recommends that you charge the battery after every three hours of use
to extend the life of the battery pack.
Note
NI recommends using the SCXI-1383 power supply/float charger to charge the
SCXI-1382 battery pack. Refer to the
SCXI-1383 Power Supply/Float Charger
Installation Guide
for charging instructions.
Caution
The battery pack contains a sealed lead-acid battery that contains toxic material
(lead) and corrosive fluid (sulfuric acid). Charging can produce explosive gases. Do
not
charge the battery in gas-tight enclosures. Charge the battery in a well ventilated area away
from sparks, flames, or smoke. Do
not
short the battery pack terminals, as this can cause
an explosion or fire. Do
not
store the battery pack in a discharged state. Do
not
puncture,
disassemble, mutilate, or incinerate the battery pack. Recycle the battery or dispose of the