Chapter 
7
Maintenance Level 1
This  module  provides  maintenance  advice  on  different  hardware  components  of  the  OXO  Connect
system.
7.1 Battery Maintenance
OXO  Connect  systems  (except  the  OXO  Connect  Compact)  are  supplied  with  internal  batteries  that
provide  back-up  power  in  the  event  of  a  mains  power  failure.  Alternatively,  all  systems  may  be
optionally equipped with an external battery pack to provide back-up power.
To guarantee system shutdown without data loss in the event of a mains power failure or if the mains
plug  is  unplugged  from  the  wall  socket,  replace  the  batteries  every  two  years.  This  maintenance
operation  is  vital  to  guarantee  sufficient  power  autonomy  to  allow  the  files  to  be  saved  before  the
system shuts down.
Before replacing batteries, the system must be powered down and the power cable removed from the
mains supply.
• To replace internal batteries, the rear panel of the system cabinet must be removed and the battery
drawer pulled out.
• To replace external batteries, the external battery box must be opened.
To maintain a good balance, replace all the batteries at the same time with batteries of the
same type, from the same manufacturer and from the same batch.
Make  sure  you  respect  the  correct  polarities  when  replacing  batteries.  There  is  a  risk  of
explosion  if  the  batteries  are  incorrectly  replaced.  Used  batteries  must  be  disposed  of
according to the battery manufacturer's instructions.
The  batteries  are  supplied  uncharged.  File  saving  in  the  event  of  a  power  failure  can  only  be
guaranteed once the batteries have been charged; that is, about 12 hours after turning on the system
(PowerCPU EE switch in ON position).
7.1.1 Internal Battery Characteristics
• number: 1 (OXO Connect S), 2 in parallel (OXO Connect M) or 3 in series (OXO Connect L)
• sealed lead battery
• 1,2 Ah / 12 V
• fire resistance better than or equal to UL94-V2
7.1.2 External Battery Characteristics
• number:  up  to  2  for  OXO  Connect  Compact,  up  to  3  for  OXO  Connect  S  and  OXO  Connect  M
platforms, up to 6 for OXO Connect L platforms
• sealed lead battery
• 7 Ah / 12 V
• fire resistance better than or equal to UL94-V2
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