Battery Replacement

This section describes the procedure for replacing the battery on the instrument's front panel.

Warning

Only qualified, service-trained personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove instrument covers. Always disconnect the power cable and any external circuits before removing the instrument cover. Some circuits are active and have power applied even when the power switch is turned off.

Always disconnect all inputs, cords, and cables before disassembling the instrument.

Tools Required

Procedure

(Images shown below provided courtesy of Keystone Electronics Corp.)

  1. Turn off the power and remove all measurement leads and other cables, including the power cord, from the instrument before continuing.
  2. Follow the disassembly procedure to disassemble the instrument.
  3. Locate the battery on the front panel, and position the screwdriver tip under the battery, as shown.


  4. Use the screwdriver to pry the battery from the battery holder.

  5. Remove the battery and discard or recycle it in accordance with all applicable regulations.
  6. Position the new battery in the battery holder, + side up. Push down gently to seat the battery in the holder.

  7. Re-assemble the instrument completely before connecting any cables or cords.

This concludes the battery replacement procedure.