Getting Started
Battery Packs
The oscillosco
pe can accommodate two TPSBAT battery packs. The product
includes one battery pack that is not installed when shipped. The amount of time
you can operate the oscilloscope with battery packs depends on the oscilloscope
model.
Oscilloscope Amount of tim e to o perate
2 channel 5.5 hours on one battery pack, 11 hours on two
4 channel 4.5 hours on one battery pack, 9 hours on two
NOTE. The o
scilloscope displays a message when approximately 10 minutes of
operating time remain on the battery packs.
This manu
al contains details on how to use, charge, calibrate, and replace battery
packs. For example, battery packs need to be calibrated to accurately report
available operating time. (See page 85, Managing TPSBAT Battery Packs.)
To install battery packs, follow these steps:
1. Press t
he battery compartment door latch on the right side panel and open the
battery compartment.
2. Orien
t the battery pack as shown on the oscilloscope, and install the pack.
Battery packs are keyed, so you can insert them only one way.
For s
ingle battery pack use, install a pack in the lower receptacle. This lowers
the center o f gravity.
3. Clo
se the battery compartment door.
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