Chapter 2
DSAM Meter Operation
Powering the Meter
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Powering the Meter
Selecting a
Power Option
There are three ways to provide power to your DSAM
meter. Choose the method that best suits your working
conditions:
–
DC power from the universal power supply connected
to an AC power source,
–
DC power from the battery alone, or
–
DC power using the 12-volt DC in-vehicle cable
connected to 12-volt DC power source.
Battery Care
Battery life and instrument runtime will be maximized if
best practices are followed.
1
Charge your new DSAM battery for a minimum of 12
hours prior to first use. The charge indicator on the
DSAM charger will change from a steady red light to a
steady green light.
2
Fully charge your DSAM battery every evening. A
normal full charge cycle typically takes 12 hours.
Removal of the battery from the instrument is not
required, but is suggested periodically to allow the
natural wiping action of the unit contact pins to clean
the battery contacts.
3
In-vehicle charging as the primary method of charging
the battery is
NOT
recommended. A typical in-vehicle
charging scenario will have multiple power cycles as
you turn on and off the vehicle or go to multiple
service calls which does not allow the battery to fully
charge.
IMPORTANT
Read all safety instructions in the front of this guide
before attempting to power the meter or charge the bat-
tery (see
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