Cardinal 204 - Low Battery Indicator

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INSTALLATION, Cont.
Batteries, Cont.
To install the batteries, turn the indicator so that the display is facing down (away from you)
and resting on the keypad (see Figure No. 2). Locate the rectangular panel on the back of the
indicator and remove the thumb screw retaining it. Remove the panel (lift straight up and slide
it out) exposing the battery holder. Install 6 "C" size batteries in the holder, making certain that
they are positioned in accordance with the polarity markings located in the battery holder.
Refer to Figure No. 3.
Figure No. 3
After placing all 6 batteries in the holder, replace the panel on the back of the indicator (slide
the tab in the slot on the rear panel) and install the thumb screw. Make sure the wall plug-in
power supply is unplugged, then turn the indicator over (display facing up) and press the
ON|OFF
key. If the display turns on, the batteries have been installed correctly. If not, remove
the panel and check for one or more improperly positioned batteries..
The 204 indicator can be operated from a power supply or from Alkaline, Ni-
Cad or NiMH batteries. All six (6) batteries must be of the same type. They
must all be Alkaline, all Ni-Cad or all NiMH. DO NOT mix Alkaline and Ni-Cad or
NiMH batteries. The power supply is also used to recharge the batteries, when
the 204 is operated from Ni-Cad or NiMH batteries. DO
NOT connect a power
supply to the scale if using Alkaline batteries.
Low Battery Indicator
When the batteries are near the point they need to be replaced (Alkalines) or recharged
(NiCad or NiMH), a low battery annunciator on the display will turn on. (See Figure No. 7). If
the battery voltage drops too low for accurate weighing, the 204 will automatically shut off and
you will be unable to turn it back on.
If using Alkaline batteries when the low battery annunciator turns on, turn the 204 off, remove
the old batteries and replace with new ones. Follow the same procedure for installing batteries
when battery replacement becomes necessary.
If using NiCad or NiMH (and the
niCAd
setup option is enabled, set to "1"), plug the power
supply into the indicator and then into the proper electrical wall outlet. The 204 will begin
charging the batteries.
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