Fluke 43B user manual Extending Battery Operation Time

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Maintenance 2

Batteries

Extending Battery Operation Time

Charging the batteries when they are not completely empty, reduces the battery operating time for the Fluke 43B. To keep the batteries in optimal condition, observe the following guidelines:

•Operate the Fluke 43B on batteries until the symbol appears at the top of the screen. This indicates that the batteries are very low and that they need to be recharged.

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To extend battery operation time, you can refresh the batteries. During a battery refresh, the batteries will be discharged and charged completely. A complete refresh cycle takes about 12 hours and should be done about four times a year.

Open the main menu.

INSTRUMENT SETUP

3	START BATTERY REFRESH

Make sure the Fluke 43B is powered with the power adapter.

4	Press YES to continue.

Do not disconnect the power adapter.

This will interrupt the refresh cycle.

Note

After start of the battery refresh cycle, the screen will be blank. The backlight is on during the refresh cycle.

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Contents Fluke 43B Placing Orders and Getting Assistance Table of Contents Index Unpacking Carrying Case ContentsSafety Information Read First Safety Information Read First Current Probe Fault protection. This is denoted by the symbolPowering the Fluke 43B Powering the Fluke 43BOpening Screen Measurement Connections InputsMain Menu Introducing the Fluke 43B Main Menu Power Volts / Amps / HertzHarmonics Sags & Swells TransientsInrush Current Time resolution in Sags & Swells and Record modes Screen with 16 minutes time scale Setting the Date Instrument SetupSetting the Time Adjusting the Contrast Selecting Probes Move to the probe settings for input Setting up the Harmonic- and Power Function Power settings Harmonics- and Power Settings Harmonics settingsSelecting a Language Connecting a Computer Using FlukeView SoftwareConnecting a Parallel Printer Using a PrinterSelecting a Printer Type Resetting the Fluke 43B Resetting the Fluke 43BFluke 43B Cleaning the Fluke 43B Cleaning and StorageCleaning the Current Probe Storing the Fluke 43BCharging the Batteries BatteriesExtending Battery Operation Time Replacing the Ni-Cd Battery Pack Replacing the Battery Pack Ordering Codes Replaceable PartsOrdering Code Item Cont’d Ordering Code ManualsFluke 43B Ordering Code Applications Guide FlukeView User Information Ordering CodeTroubleshooting Performance Characteristics Safety CharacteristicsIntroduction Environmental DataMaximum input voltage Input 1 Safety SpecificationsPower Function SpecificationsVolts / Amps / Hertz HarmonicsSags & Swells TransientsInrush Current Input Impedance HorizontalVertical DC, a DC Scope readingsOhm TemperatureDiode ContinuityDisplay MiscellaneousMemory MechanicalCurrent Probe 80i-500S Electrical SpecificationsAccuracy AltitudeEnvironmental Conditions HumidityElectromagnetic Compatibility EMC Disturbance with test leads TL24 in scope mode Electromagnetic ImmunityDisturbance with test leads TL24 or Current Clamp 80i-500s Manufacturer Declaration of ConformityStatement of Conformity Sample testsLimited Warranty & Limitation of Liability Index Save Key. See Applications Man Ual