Chapter 4 Powering the DSAM
Powering the Meter
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Powering the Meter
Choosing a Power
Option
There are three ways to provide power to your DSAM Product Family
Series. Select the method that best suits your working conditions:
– DC power from the universal power supply connected to an AC
power source
– DC power from the battery alone
– DC power using the 12-volt DC in-vehicle cable connected to 12-
volt DC power source
Charging the
Battery
With the power components properly connected, the DSAM Product
Family Series battery can be charged when outside of the meter or
when installed in the meter.
1 For typical battery charging (fast charge or maximum capacity)
and normal operational values.
IMPORTANT
Read all safety instructions in the front of this guide before attempt-
ing to power the meter or charge the battery (“Important Safety
Instructions” on page 304).
NOTE
You can power the DSAM and recharge the batteries at the same
time. If you do not want to interrupt the current test, you may leave
the power on and connect the AC power adaptor.
Table 10 Battery Charge and Operation Values
Item Charge Time
High Capacity Battery 11 AH (Amp Hour)
Fast Charge Period > 7.0 Hours
Normal Operation 5.0 Hours typical
Complete Charge Approximately 10 to 12 Hours
Standard Capacity Battery 6.6 AH (Amp Hour)
Fast Charge Period > 4.0 Hours
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