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012-06379B
Photogate Timer
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Battery Replacement
The batteries probably need replacing when:
c
The timer counts when there is no object interrupting
the beam,
d
The LCD display loses contrast, or
e
The LCD display appears sluggish when switching
from one number to another,
To Replace the Batteries:
c
Remove the two screws on the bottom of the timer and
lift out the bottom panel.
d
Remove the thumb screw which holds the battery re-
tainer plate, then lift out the retainer plate and the bat-
teries.
e
Replace with four new “C” size, 1.5 VDC batteries.
Be sure the polarity is as shown on inside of the case.
f
Replace the battery retainer plate and the bottom panel.
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CAUTION:
Do not store the timer with the
batteries installed. The batteries may leak and dam-
age the timer electronics.
Maintenance
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Insert 4 "C" size batteries with the polarity as shown.
Inside the Timer with the bottom panel removed.
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Figure 5: Battery Replacement