Title: MAN 266, GTecLink Data loggers User Manual
Rev 1.0.1
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2.2 Powering the Data Logger
The data logger is shipped closed and without batteries
installed. In order to initialise it, the user should follow these
steps:
a.
Open the data logger (using a 2.5 mm Allen key)
following the recommended positions (Figure 1) in order
to avoid damaging the lateral gore valve. The batteries
are inserted into the cover, so be careful not to snap the
cable between the cover and the main board.
Figure 1: View of the
recommended positions to open
the data logger
b. Remove the RTC battery (small battery included) isolator tab.
The RTC (Real Time Clock) battery keeps time in the data logger
regardless of whether or not C-type batteries are also inserted.
The data logger always uses UTC time. However, the data can be
visualized in local time in the gateway or the Android configuration
a p p . RTC battery is only available for multichannel data loggers.
c.
Insert C-type batteries in the battery holders. Between one and
four batteries can be connected.
Polarity is indicated (see Annex 4 for further information on the
batteries).
Note: The device has reverse battery protection but it is not safe
to keep batteries reversed in the data logger for a long time.
WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSION I F INCORRECT BATTERIES ARE USED.
DISPOSE OF BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN RESTRICTED ACCESS AREAS.
