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OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK OPERATION
The 200 Series Indicator can operate from a readily available Sealed Lead-Acid Camcorder type
battery (
not included
). If you wish to operate the indicator from a battery, you must first obtain and
install a CAM-350 Type, 12 volt, 2000 mAh (2.0 Ah) battery before operation can begin. The
battery is contained inside the instrument and is easy to install. Access is via a removable panel
on the bottom side of the indicator (See Figure No. 14). The scale will operate with a "fully
charged" battery for approximately 10 hours and is easily recharged with the scale's built-in
charger. The battery can be purchased from the Cardinal Scale Parts Department (p/n 6800-0018)
or ordered from the following companies online:
•
www.discountcell.com
•
www.ebatts.com
• www.mobilizenow.com • www.planetbattery.com
NOTE!
The 205 /210 indicators are shipped with the load cell excitation voltage set to
12 vdc (J3
open
). To operate from the 12 vdc battery, the load cell excitation voltage
MUST be set to 8 vdc (J3
closed
). Operating with the load cell excitation voltage set to
12 vdc will result in an unstable weight display. Refer to Figure No. 6 for location of J3.
Battery Installation
1. Remove the AC power to the indicator.
2. Remove the three screws securing the Battery
Access Cover to the bottom side of the indicator
and remove the cover, exposing the battery
access opening.
3. Make certain the (
-
) negative polarity markings
of the battery pack are positioned facing up
(toward the front of the indicator) and the
alignment notch in the battery is to the left.
4. Slide the battery into the opening, compressing
the battery ejector spring, until you feel
resistance and the battery is almost flush with the
bottom of the indicator (See Figure No. 14).
5. Replace the Battery Access Cover and install the
three screws removed earlier, securing the
battery in place.
Figure No. 14
Battery Pack Removal
1. Remove the AC power to the indicator.
2. Remove the three screws securing the Battery Access Cover to the bottom side of the indicator
and remove the cover, exposing the battery access opening.
3. An internal spring will push the battery partially out of the opening. Grasp the end of the battery
and slide it out of the opening.
4. Replace the Battery Access Cover and install the three screws remove earlier.
Discharging the Battery Pack
The battery pack is discharging when the indicator is operated without the AC power cord plugged
into a wall outlet. The LO BAT annunciator on the indicator keypad serves to indicate the state of
the battery pack. When the indicator is operating by battery power, and the battery pack has
sufficient charge to power the indicator, the LO BAT annunciator is off. If the battery becomes
discharged while the indicator is in use, the LO BAT annunciator will turn ON to indicate the battery
pack needs to be charged. When this occurs, the battery pack will have sufficient charge to power
the indicator for a short time (less than 1 hour of operation) before recharging is required.
If continued use further drains the battery pack to a level where the battery pack is unable to
adequately power the indicator, the indicator will turn off automatically to prevent damaging the
battery.
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