Spectracom Corporation
PathAlign-R
2200 / 2240 / 2241 PathAlign-R Manual
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Storage
Remove the battery from the unit. The instrument should be shelved in a reasonably clean
environment and protected from dirt and moisture. Storage temperature is -40°C to 71°C (-40°F
to 160°F). Place the instrument in its carrying bag or a cardboard container and seal it from dirt
and moisture.
Do not wrap air-tight with plastic.
For extended storage (periods in excess of one year), the shelf life of electrolytic capacitors
must be considered. The shelf life of electrolytic capacitors is governed by the storage
temperature. At a storage temperature of 25°C to 30°C the shelf like will be two years or more.
At temperatures below 25°C the shelf life will be several years. When storage conditions are
unknown, capacitors should be reconditioned every six months or before they are put in service.
Capacitors stored for long periods, especially at high temperatures, may show significantly
increased DC Leakage (DCL). The DCL can usually be decreased to original limits (capacitor
restored to normal operating specifications) by application of voltage, increasing in steps to the
capacitors working voltage.
At six-month intervals, the instrument’s electrolytic capacitors may be reconditioned by inserting
a charged battery into the unit, turning the instrument on, and allowing it to run for one hour.
After reconditioning, return the instrument to storage.
