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METER BATTERY LIFE
The power consumption of the HI 9829 multiparameter system is dependent
on three things:
1. The measurement system configuration (probe type, sensor configuration)
2. The meter configuration (logging interval, GPS and backlight use)
3. The battery type (alkaline or rechargeable). Note: Alkaline batteries have
two times the expected life.
The following table estimates the meter’s battery life connected to a
HI 76X9829 probe with backlight off. The logging interval only affects meter
battery life when GPS Powersave mode is used (units with GPS). (Note: GPS
and backlighting use consume the most power). The table variables are GPS,
battery selection and parameter selection. Note: When a HI 7629829
logging probe is connected to a meter, it uses the meter’s power.
pH, ORP, DO, EC enabled pH, ORP, DO, EC and
Turbidity disabled Turbidity enabled
Alkaline batteries 280 hours 190 hours
without GPS
Rechargeable batteries 140 hours 95 hours
without GPS
Alkaline batteries 90 hours 70 hours
with GPS
Rechargeable batteries 45 hours 35 hours
with GPS
Alkaline batteries with 110 hours 100 hours
GPS powersave on, 4 min log
Rechargeable batteries with 55 hours 50 hours
GPS powersave on 4, min log
Alkaline batteries with 180 hours 160 hours
GPS powersave on, 10 min log
Rechargeable batteries with 90 hours 80 hours
GPS powersave on 10, min log