MREL MicroTrap - 3.2 Internal Rechargeable Battery; 3.3 Checking the Power Status

MicroTrap™ Operations Manual - Edition 4.4
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3.1.3 Battery Charger
The Battery Charger has a specification printed on it, either 120 VAC or 220 VAC. It is used to charge
the internal rechargeable battery, and it can be used to operate the MicroTrap™ VOD/Data Recorder
from AC mains.
3.1.4 USB Communications Cable
The Communications Cable is provided to connect the MicroTrap™ VOD/Data Recorder to a computer for
programming the recording parameters of the MicroTrap™ VOD/Data Recorder and for downloading of the
recorded data. The Communications Cable is connected between the MICROTRAP USB COM port on the front
panel and a USB port of the computer. This is a specific cable that is required for the communication of the unit.
Generic USB to parallel adapters will not work with the MicroTrap™ VOD/Data Recorder.
3.1.5 BNC Adapters
Two BNC Adapters are provided to facilitate easy connection between the VOD and EXT TRIG
connectors on the MicroTrap™ VOD/Data Recorder to the coaxial cable (preferably RG-58
leading to the VOD probe, and the external trigger wire, respectively. If the MicroTrap™ VOD/
Data Recorder Scope Upgrade has been installed, four additional BNC Adapters are provided,
one for each Scope input channel.
3.2 Internal Rechargeable Battery
The MicroTrap™ VOD/Data Recorder has an internal Ni-Cad rechargeable battery. The MicroTrap™ VOD/Data Recorder is supplied
with an approved 120 VAC or approved 220 VAC Battery Charger, depending on the country of use. When the internal battery is
fully charged, the MicroTrap™ VOD/Data Recorder can operate for 12 hours (at maximum MicroTrap™ VOD/Data Recorder power
consumption) before battery recharging is required. The MicroTrap™ VOD/Data Recorder is shipped from MREL fully charged. Since
some time may elapse before the MicroTrap™ VOD/Data Recorder is actually put to use, the MicroTrap™ VOD/Data Recorder may not be
charged fully the first time it is used. Full operating time will be obtained when the MicroTrap™ VOD/Data Recorder is recharged.
3.3 Checking the Power Status
The procedure to check the power status of the MicroTrap™ VOD/Data Recorder is as follows:
1. Turn the MicroTrap™ VOD/Data Recorder switch to the ON position. Wait for 5 seconds until the STATUS light enters Stand-by
mode and then, press the BATTERY STATUS button on the front panel. This button can be pressed at any time during operation of the
MicroTrap™ VOD/Data Recorder.
2.
STOP
Contact MREL if the Battery Charger that has been supplied
is incorrect for the mains voltage in your country.