MSA ORION - Setting up the Multigas Detector; Power Systems and Battery Management

Chapter 4
Setting up the Multigas Detector
Power Systems
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The Orion Multigas Detector is supplied with an NiMH battery
pack or an optional, replaceable cell, alkaline battery pack.
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See TABLE 4-1 for nominal run times by battery type.
Table 4-1. Approximate Battery Run Times (20
o
C)
BATTERY TYPE HOURS (WITHOUT PUMP) HOURS (WITH PUMP)
NiMH 20 16
Alkaline 14 10
In colder temperatures, battery output may be severely reduced.
See TABLE 4-2 for capacity reductions expected for alkaline
batteries at these temperatures.
Table 4-2. Capacity Reductions Expected for Batteries
at Colder Temperatures
TEMPERATURE AA ALKALINE
21
o
C (70
o
F) None
0
o
C (32
o
F) 25%
-10
o
C (14
o
F) 60%
Battery Pack Removal (FIGURE 4-1)
To remove the battery pack from the Orion Multigas Detector:
1. Remove the two screws from the bottom corner of the
battery pack.
2. Gently pull out the pack by lifting the bottom out of its recess;
then, slide it down.
Operating Manual Chapter 4, Setting up the Multigas Detector
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