Sonel MPI-520 User Manual

MPI-520 – USER MANUAL
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6.2 Replacement of batteries (accumulators)
MPI-520 meter is powered by 4 batteries (LR14). It can be also powered by the manufacturer’s
accumulator package (SONEL NiMH).
Battery charger is installed inside the meter and cooperates only with the manufacturer’s accumu-
lator package. The charger is powered by external power supply adapter. It can be also powered from
the car cigarette lighter socket. The accumulator package as well as the power supply adapter belong
to additional accessories and can be purchase separately.
WARNING:
If the test leads are left in the sockets during replacement of the batteries or the package
of accumulators, there is a risk of electric shock with a dangerous voltage.
In order to replace the package of accumulators it is necessary to do the following:
 Remove all the test leads from the sockets and turn the meter off,
 Remove the four screws of the accumulators/batteries compartment (in the lower part of the cas-
ing),
 Remove the compartment,
 Remove the compartment cover and remove the accumulators,
 Insert a new package of accumulators,
 Insert (snap) the compartment cover,
 Insert the compartment in the meter,
 Replace the four screws of the accumulators/batteries compartment.
NOTE!
Do not use the meter when the accumulator compartment is removed or open or power
it from other sources than those mentioned in the present manual.
6.3 Charging of accumulators
Charging commences once the power supply has been connected to the meter regardless of the
fact whether the meter is on or off. During charging the screen looks as it is presented in the following
illustration. The accumulators are charged in accordance with the algorithm of „quick charge” – this
process permits to reduce the duration of charging to approximately four hours. The end of the process

Sonel MPI-520 Specifications

General

Brand	Sonel
Model	MPI-520
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English