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5.3 BATTERY REPLACEMENT
REPLACING BATTERIES, DISCONNECTING LIVE CIRCUITS OR OPENING INSTALLED
ENCLOSURES MAY ONLY BE DONE WHEN THE AREA IS FREE OF IGNITIBLE
CONCENTRATIONS.
THE USE OF UNAPPROVED BATTERIES CAN INVALIDATE EXPLOSION SAFETY.
Only use batteries that are approved by the manufacturer.
Approved batteries can be ordered from your supplier.
• Handle the battery with the utmost care to prevent a short circuit and damage.
A mistreated battery can become unsafe. Unsafe batteries can cause (serious) injury to
persons. Do not recharge, crush, disassemble, incinerate, heat above its rated
temperature or expose the contents to water.
• Only use batteries which are certified for use in hazardous areas. The use of standard
batteries in hazardous area's is not safe and prohibited. Batteries that are regarded as
unsafe can cause (serious) injury to persons and damage to the property.
For use in hazardous areas we advise to apply the following batteries only:
o Main battery: StdLiBAT021 - re-ordering number: SPB02.
o Clock backup battery: Panasonic BR1225 A
• Mounting, electrical installation, start-up and maintenance of this device may only be
carried out by trained persons authorized by the operator of the facility. Persons must
read and understand this manual before carrying out its instructions.
5.3.1 REPLACE THE MAIN BATTERY – TYPE PB
To remove the main battery, follow these instructions:
1. Open the enclosure as indicated in section 4.3.
2. Locate the battery, open the Velcro fastener and
remove the battery from its compartment.
3. Find the battery connector in the battery
compartment and carefully disconnect the battery
from the unit.
4. Store the old battery in a small plastic bag (e.g. the
bag the new battery came in) or install an insulation
tape over the battery connector to prevent a short
circuit.
To install the new main battery, follow these instructions:
1. Make sure the new battery is undamaged, in good
condition and suitable for use in the unit.
(Type: StdLiBAT021 - re-ordering nr. SPB02)
2. Find the battery connector and carefully connect the
battery to the unit.
3. Install the battery into its compartment and close the
Velcro fastener around the battery.
4. Check that the battery is installed properly by
checking that the screen has come on.
5. Close the enclosure as indicated in section 4.3.
6. If required, initialize the date and time on the unit.