
Power Meter Operation
Battery Operation (Option 001)
| Battery Operation (Option 001) |
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| The battery option (001) allows the power meter to be used in operating | ||||||
| environments where there is no convenient access to an ac power source. | ||||||
| General Information |
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| With the battery option installed and the power meter connected to an ac | ||||||
| power source, the meter operates from the ac source and the battery runs | ||||||
| in a controlled charge mode. |
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| If the meter is powered up under battery power, or if ac power is lost while | ||||||
| connected to an ac source, a pop up window displays the message | ||||||
| “Running Under Battery Power”. When this screen is visible the backlight | ||||||
| mode (see “Backlight”, on page | ||||||
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| softkey returns the display to the | ||||
| Continue | ||||||
| previous screen. |
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| Carry Case |
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| A soft carry/operating case is available which makes it easy to transport | ||||||
| and operate your power meter in installation and maintenance | ||||||
| environments. To obtain a carry case order HP part number 34141A. | ||||||
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Caution | Do not attempt to recharge the power meter or operate the power | ||||||
| meter from an ac power source while it is contained in the carry | ||||||
| case. |
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| Running Time |
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| A fully charged battery will typically allow the power meter to be used | ||||||
| continuously for up to 3 hours with the backlight off and 2 hours with the | ||||||
| backlight on. |
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| Battery Status |
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| You can check the status of the battery by pressing | System | , |
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Service , More , Battery . The Battery Status display (Figure
HP E4419B User’s Guide |