Manual Chapter 5

9-6 System Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Note
If the analyzer should display the low battery warning screen
and turn itself off, the analyzer’s memory will remain intact for
approximately two weeks. Therefore, the collected data are
retained in memory and can be accessed after the analyzer’s
battery has been recharged.
UltraSpec 8000 Analyzer Battery Recharge
To recharge the battery, set the “Trickle/Fast” switch on the underside of the
Model A2115-C battery charger to “Fast.” Plug the charger into a standard
115 VAC outlet, and then plug the charger jack into the battery charger
input located on the top panel of the UltraSpec 8000 analyzer.
The supplied battery charger will completely recharge the battery pack in
14 to 16 hours using the Fast setting. If the batteries are continually allowed
to remain in the Fast charge cycle for periods longer than 14 to 16 hours,
battery degradation
will occur. An occasional overcharge will not signifi-
cantly reduce battery life; however, leaving the batteries in the Fast charge
cycle over a weekend, for example, is not recommended. Typically, the bat-
teries should be placed in the charge cycle (after the analyzer has been used
for a full shift, for example), allowed to charge overnight, and then removed
from charge the next morning.
After the battery has been fully charged, the Trickle charge cycle can be
used to maintain the batteries in a fully charged condition. The Trickle
mode can also be used to charge the batteries over an extended period of
time. The batteries may remain in the Trickle mode for extended periods
without damage.
Note
Optional accessories that provide alternative charging
methods are available for the UltraSpec 8000 analyzer, see
“Accessories and Product Options.”