ASD Document 600540 Rev. J 39 FieldSpec® 3 User Manual
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The FieldSpec spectroradiometer will stop collecting
spectra when the battery drains to about 9.7 volts and the
software will post a “Spectrometer Isn't Ready”
message. However, the instrument and attached probe will
continue to draw current if power is left on. Power down
the instrument and remove probe as soon as possible when
the above message occurs.
5.3 Application Battery Indicator
The RS
3
and Indico applications from ASD have a Power Status. It is
located at the bottom of the main window next to the
Connection
Status.The voltage level of the spectrometer will be reported
in the balloon type window.
•11-12 Volts is considered good (full).
•<11 Volts issues a warning.
Figure 5-1 Example of a Power Status