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6.7 Instrument main gas read screen
The ‘Main Gas Read Screen’ is considered to be the normal operating screen and all
operations are carried out from this starting point.
The actual data shown on this display will depend on the version of the instrument and the
options that have been selected. In general, all of the main readings will be shown.
Main Gas Read Screen
6.8 Storage
The analyser should not be exposed to extreme temperature. For example, do not keep
the analyser in a hot car. When not in use analysers should be kept in a clean, dry and
warm environment, such as an office and protect the analyser with either the soft carry
case or store in the hard carry case provided with the instrument.
The instrument should be discharged and fully charged at least once every four weeks,
regardless of indicated charge state.
6.9 Battery/charging
The battery used in the 5000 series of gas analysers is nickel metal hydride and
manufactured as a pack from six individual cells. This type of battery is not so susceptible
to the top-up charging ‘memory effects’ as nickel cadmium batteries, although it is not
recommended that the unit is given small top-up charges.
Note: To reach optimum charge, it is recommended that the instrument is
switched off when being charged and remains switched off during the
charging process.
A full charge will take approximately 4 hours from a fully discharged battery.
The battery charger is intelligent and will indicate when the unit is charging and charged.
The instrument must be charged ONLY using the battery charger supplied with the
instrument. The battery charger supplied is intended for indoor use only. Please ensure
adequate ventilation whilst charging. Typically, a fully charged battery will last 7-8 hours.
A quick 30 minute charge can be used to give approximately one hours use in the field but
this may shorten the battery life. Temperature can dramatically affect the battery life;
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