Getting Started
R&S
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Spectrum Rider FPH
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User Manual 1321.1011.02 ─ 06.00
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Do not allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals.
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Do not solder directly to the battery.
Storage
The battery self-discharges while not in use. When storing the battery for an extended
period of time, make sure to
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Handle the battery carefully to avoid short circuits. Make sure that leads and termi-
nals are insulated.
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Keep the battery in the supplied packaging before use. The temperature should not
exceed 30°C.
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Store the battery at an initial state of charge between 15% and 50% of its capacity.
When calculating the initial state of charge, consider
– The maximum consumption of electronic devices
– The self-discharge of the battery - the higher the state of charge, the higher the
rate of self-discharge
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Avoid a deep discharge of the battery. A deep discharge occurs when the state of
charge falls below 5% of the battery's capacity.
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Recharge the battery at least every six months.
Should the battery voltage be low or even 0 V, the battery protection circuit may have
gone into a sleep mode. In that case, reset the battery with an approved charger.
Transportation
No special regulations apply for transporting the battery. The battery cells contain no
metallic lithium.
End of Life
The capacity of the battery decreases after it has gone through numerous charge
cycles and nearing its end of life. When the battery is dead, do not open the battery. Do
not dispose battery in fire.
3.1.2
Switching the Instrument On and Off
The instrument can be powered with an AC or DC (battery operated or via car adapter)
input. See
Chapter 3.1.1.4, "Using the AC Adapter"
,
on page 25.
► Press the [Power] key to switch on the instrument.
During booting, the R&S Spectrum Rider displays a splash screen to indicate the
operable frequency range of the instrument. Depending on the frequency upgrade
option installed, the respective splash screen is loaded.
After booting, the instrument is ready for operation.
Refer to the instrument brochure for the list of options available.
► Press the [Power] key to switch off the instrument.
Preparing for Use