Badger Meter Inc RANG312 Manual De Usuario
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ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger™
Tips for extending the battery life
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Use the backlight only when necessary. Press the Fn + power keys to toggle the backlight on and off.
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Tap Start> Settings> System> Backlight to select the amount of time the backlight stays on when the unit is idle.
Also, a brighter backlight uses more power than a dim setting.
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When working in cold temperatures, keep the unit as warm as possible.
Swapping the Battery Pack (Low Battery)
If the battery is running low while the handheld is in use, a low battery message displays on the screen.
The battery pack is designed to be swapped out quickly in the field (if you purchased additional battery packs). If the battery
pack runs low, replace the battery pack and continue with your work.
The unit saves enough power that it will not trigger a reset if you swap the battery pack within a couple of minutes. If the
saved power runs out before the new battery pack is connected, the unit will reset. The reset does not impact saved data,
programs or configuration; however, unsaved data will be lost and the time will have to be reset.
To swap a battery pack, perform the following steps:
1. Remove the hand strap from the battery pack assembly.
2. Ensure the unit is turned on. (The unit will automatically turn off when you loosen the screws in the next step.)
3. Use a screwdriver or a coin to unlock the two screws on the battery pack assembly by turning them
2. Ensure the unit is turned on. (The unit will automatically turn off when you loosen the screws in the next step.)
3. Use a screwdriver or a coin to unlock the two screws on the battery pack assembly by turning them
counter-clockwise until the battery pack can be removed. Unscrewing the screws turns the unit off and puts it in a
special state that prevents it from turning on for alarms and notifications.
4. Remove the battery pack assembly by taking it out of the unit. Be careful not to press the Power key while the
battery pack is detached.
5. Quickly insert the new battery pack onto the unit.
6. Fasten the battery pack securely into place by turning the screw clockwise.
7. Replace the hand strap.
8. Turn the unit on to resume operation.
6. Fasten the battery pack securely into place by turning the screw clockwise.
7. Replace the hand strap.
8. Turn the unit on to resume operation.
Note: The handheld will not turn on unless the screws are tightened securely.