2.1 Installing (or Replacing) the Battery
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This indicator is displayed at the top right corner.
The battery status indicator does not accurately show the remaining battery capacity
wh
en using a NiMH battery. Moreover, the battery life will vary greatly with the capac-
ity, charging conditions and repeated uses. Please take note of these points when
using it.
The device's battery status display and battery life are based on the usage of a brand-
new alkaline battery.
• When the battery indicator is , [bAtt Lo] is displayed on the
screen if the battery is removed during a recording operation. (See the
figur
e below.)
Recording is not performed while [b
Att Lo] is displayed. (Data for this
period will be missing when the data is imported to a computer.) How-
ever, if you insert a new battery within approximately 30 seconds,
re
cording will be resumed after the logger has waited for temperature/
humidity sensor output to stabilize (approximately 30 seconds).
• When battery voltage is too low to operate the logger, the following
app
ears. Replace the battery to restore normal operation.
Battery Status Indicator
Battery charge remains. Fewer blocks within the indicator signify weaker battery charge.
Replace the discharged battery as soon as possible. (Even when the battery is removed
during recording, operation can continue for about 30 seconds.)
In this state, recording and communication with the LR5091 Communication Adapterr
and LR5092-20 Data Collector are not possible.
Using a NiMH Battery
When the logger will not be used for long time
To avoid corrosion and damage to this instrument from battery leakage,
remove the batteries from the instrument if it is to be stored for a long
time (1 week).