Charles Machine Works Inc The 2150GR250 ユーザーズマニュアル
2150GR Ground Penetrating Radar
054-139 - Rev. 1
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3.1.3 Power supply
The Control Unit is powered by :
¾ A lead 12V, 12Ah battery (see Fig 3-7).
Fig. 3-7 – Lead Battery
3.1.3.1 Charge level and battery replacement
When the spy light is lit next to the power supply port on the radar, this indicates that the
system is powered: if it is not lit, this means that either the cable is not connected
correctly or that the battery needs recharged (less than 10V). The battery has a useful life
of around 12 hours. When the battery runs down the instrument must be switched off,
another battery connected, and the system can be started up again. A battery can be
completely recharged in around 3 hours with the appropriate battery charger (see Fig. 3-8
right). A software message on the PC informs the user of the battery charge level with a
BATT button (see Fig. 3-8 left), which changes color as follows:
system is powered: if it is not lit, this means that either the cable is not connected
correctly or that the battery needs recharged (less than 10V). The battery has a useful life
of around 12 hours. When the battery runs down the instrument must be switched off,
another battery connected, and the system can be started up again. A battery can be
completely recharged in around 3 hours with the appropriate battery charger (see Fig. 3-8
right). A software message on the PC informs the user of the battery charge level with a
BATT button (see Fig. 3-8 left), which changes color as follows:
¾ Green if the battery is fully charged
¾ Yellow if it is semi-charged
¾ Red if the battery needs recharged
Fig. 3-8 – Battery status signal (left) and battery charger (right)
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NOTE
The control unit continuously draws current from the battery. To prevent
drain, unplug the battery when the unit is not in use.
drain, unplug the battery when the unit is not in use.