Operation Manual
62 GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH
Maintenance – Calibration
9 Maintenance and Calibration
Attention!
!
Disconnect the instrument from the measuring circuit before 
opening the battery compartment lid or fuse cover in order 
to replace batteries or fuses!
9.1 Displays – Error Messages 
9.2 Batteries
Note
Removing the Batteries During Periods of Non-Use 
The integrated quartz movement draws power from the
batteries even when the instrument is switched off. It is 
advisable to remove the batteries during long periods of 
non-use for this reason (e.g. vacation). This prevents
excessive depletion of the battery, which may result in
damage under unfavorable conditions.
Note
Battery Replacement for METRAHIT⏐X-TRA⏐OUTDOOR 
Stored measurement data are lost when the batteries are 
replaced. In order to prevent data loss, it is advisable to 
backup your data to a PC with the help of METRA⏐V
IEW soft-
ware before replacing the batteries. 
The selected operating parameters remain in memory, 
although date and time must be reentered.
Battery
The current battery charge level can be queried in the “1nfo” 
menu: 
 1nFo bAtt
:
 2.75 V.
Make sure that no battery leakage has occurred before initial 
start-up, as well as after long periods of storage. Continue to 
inspect the batteries for leakage at short, regular intervals.
If battery leakage has occurred, carefully and completely clean the 
electrolyte from the instrument with a damp cloth, and replace the 
batteries before using the instrument.
If the “ ” symbol appears at the display, the batteries should 
be replaced as soon as possible. You can continue working with 
the instrument, but reduced measuring accuracy may result.
The instrument requires two 1.5 V batteries in accordance with 
IEC R 6 or IEC LR 6, or two equivalent rechargeable NiCd 
batteries.
Message Function Meaning
FUSE
Current measurement Blown fuse
In all operating modes Battery voltage has fallen below 1.8 V
0L
Measurement Indicates overflow
MEASURE
SETUP
FUNC
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