September
2017
Sentinel V SC and RT Operation Manual
Page 108
EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.
Replacing the Battery Pack
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To replace the battery pack:
).
2. Disconnect the black/red battery cable.
3. Place the ADCP on its end on a table/floor and lift the battery pack out of the housing by the bat-
tery handle. Do not pull out the battery using the battery cable.
Never pull on the black/red battery pack power cable to remove the battery pack. The cable
will break and may cause the battery pack to short.
Do not drop the battery pack.
Run the self-test when you receive new lithium battery packs.
Lithium batteries are approximately ½ inch longer than alkaline batteries. Use the battery
spacer with alkaline batteries; remove the battery spacer if you are using a lithium battery
pack (see Figure 49, page 98).
Use the battery handle to lift out the battery. Optionally, tip the ADCP on its side to slide the
battery pack out.
4. Use the battery spacer with alkaline batteries; remove the battery spacer if you are using a lithium
battery pack (see Figure 49, page 98).
5. Slide in the new battery pack. Make sure the I/O cable is not pinched by the battery pack.
6. Connect the battery cable.
7. Replace the desiccant (see
).
8. Install the end-cap (see
).
9. Use the
panel to set the date the battery was replaced.
10. Align the compass (see
).
Figure 55.
Battery Pack