DT2350 2-Channel Strain Gauge
Load Cell Data Logger Manual
ELM0099A
RST Instruments Ltd.
Page 18
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6-2
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STIMATED BATTERY LIFE
Data Logger Configuration
Reading Interval
Radio
Compact battery
Standard battery
DT2350, 2 load cells
1 hour
none
4 years
4 years
RSTAR
n/a
4 years
DT Link
n/a
3.5 years
10 minutes
none
1 year
3.5 years
RSTAR
n/a
1.5 years
DT Link
n/a
2 years
1 minute
none
1 month
4.5 months
RSTAR
n/a
2 months
DT Link
n/a
4 months
To determine the remaining battery life, connect the DT2350 to a computer or Field
PC and launch DT Logger Host. Battery status information will be displayed on the
Status tab (Figure 4-2).
Replace the battery when estimated battery life is low to ensure uninterrupted
operation. The Status Tab battery indicator will turn red when estimated battery life
is 20% or less.
6.3
C
HANGING THE BATTERY
The following steps outline the procedure to change the battery:
CAUTION
:
C
ONNECT THE DATA LOGGER TO THE
DT
L
OGGER
H
OST SOFTWARE AND
RE
-
APPLY LOGGING SETTINGS AFTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT TO
ENSURE TIME SETTINGS ARE CORRECT
.
F
AILURE TO RE
-
APPLY SETTINGS
COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER TIME STAMPS AFTER BATTERY
REPLACEMENT
.
1
Connect the data logger to the DT Logger Host software. Download existing
logger data within the Status Tab.
2
Disconnect the logger from the computer. Loosen the 4 Phillips screws on the top
of the logger. Lift the cover off.
3
Remove the battery from the carrier by lifting from the negative terminal.
NOTE:
L
IFT THE BATTERY FROM THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL
.
4
Replace with a new battery provided by RST. Do not replace the battery with an
alkaline or zinc-carbon battery.
5
Replace the cover. Loosely tighten each screw in the X pattern as shown in
Figure 6-1. Then securely tighten each screw in the X pattern.
