14-2
14 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING
14.2 Installing/Removing the Battery
Mount the charged battery.
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Use the provided battery BDC46C/BDC70 (optional accessory) for this instrument.
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The Battery BDC46C should be inserted to the battery adapter SB178 before mounting it to the
instrument. If the adaptor is exposed to heavy shocks, the battery may come off the adaptor.
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When removing the battery, turn the power off.
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When installing/removing the battery, make sure that moisture or dust particles do not come in
contact with the inside of the instrument.
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Waterproofing property for this instrument is not secured unless the battery cover and external
interface hatch are closed, and the connector caps are correctly attached. Do not use it with these
open or loose, under the condition where water or other liquid spills over the instrument.
Using the Battery adapter
Insert the BDC46C into the battery adapter.
1
Align the notch in the battery with the battery adapter as
shown at right. With the terminals-end of the battery
inserted, push until the battery adapter is fully extended.
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Do not attach the battery adaptor in the wrong direction.
The battery cover could be damaged when inserting the
battery and closing the battery cover.
2
Slot the top end of the battery into the battery adapter.
The extendable portion of the battery adapter will
automatically retract and hold the battery in place.
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To remove, grip both sides of the battery towards the terminals-end and pull out.
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It is possible to charge the BDC46C without removing from the battery adapter.
Mounting the battery
1
Remove the cover while pressing the buttons on both sides of
the battery cover.
Battery notch
Battery cover
