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3.1.6
Battery Maintenance
The R&S Spectrum Rider comes with a lithium-ion battery. In general, these bat-
teries are easy to handle. When you handle the battery, follow the instruction
mentioned in the safety instructions and in the following chapters.
3.1.6.1
Handling
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The battery has been designed for a specific application. Do not use it for any
other applications.
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Do not connect batteries in series or parallel as it can cause serious damage.
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Observe correct polarities during installation and charging.
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Do not heat over 70°C. The battery contains thermal fuses that could activate
and render the battery inoperable.
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The battery contains an electronic device for protection against deep dis-
charge, overcharge and short-circuiting between the terminals.
– If you cannot discharge the battery, it may be deep discharged. Charge the
battery for 0.5 hours and check again.
– If you cannot charge the battery, it may be overcharged. Discharge the
battery and check again.
– If the battery has been short-circuited, charge it to reset the electronics.
– If the battery still does not work, contact the Rohde & Schwarz customer
support.
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Do not allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals.
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Do not solder directly to the battery.
3.1.6.2
Storage
The battery self-discharges while not in use. When storing the battery for an
extended period of time, make sure to
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Handle the battery carefully to avoid short circuits. Make sure that leads and
terminals are insulated.
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Keep the battery in the supplied packaging before use. The temperature
should not exceed 30°C.
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Store the battery at an initial state of charge between 15% and 50% of its
capacity. When calculating the initial state of charge, consider
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