Fluke BP190 Instructions

BP190

NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack

Instruction Sheet

Introduction

The BP190 is a NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride)
Rechargeable Battery Pack designed for use with the
Fluke ScopeMeter 190 series.

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Using the Battery Safely

In this instruction sheet a Warning identifies conditions
and actions that pose hazard(s) to the user. Symbols
used on the BP190 and in this instruction sheet are
explained in the next table.

Recycling information

Disposal information

Warning

Do the following to avoid electrical shock
or fire:

• Do not short circuit the battery.

• Do not expose the battery to fire

Disposing the Battery Pack

Do not dispose of the NiMH (Nickel-Metal
Hydride) battery pack with other solid waste.
Used batteries should be disposed of by a
qualified recycler or hazardous materials
handler. Contact your authorized FLUKE
Service Center for recycling information.

Limited Warranty & Limitation Of Liability

This Fluke product will be free from defects in material
and workmanship for one year from the date of
purchase. This warranty does not cover damage from
accident, neglect, misuse or abnormal conditions of
operation or handling. Resellers are not authorized to
extend any other warranty on Fluke’s behalf. To obtain
service during the warranty period, send your defective
product to the nearest Fluke Authorized Service Center
with a description of the problem.

THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. NO
OTHER WARRANTIES, SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED. FLUKE IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY
CAUSE OR THEORY.

Since some states or countries do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of an implied warranty or of
incidental or consequential damages, this limitation of
liability may not apply to you.

Fluke Corporation Fluke Industrial B.V.

P.O. Box 9090 P.O. Box 90

Everett WA 7600 AB Almelo

98206-9090, USA The Netherlands

Specifications

Nominal voltage: 7.2 V

Capacity: 3500 mAh

Allowable ambient temperature during storage:

-20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)

Allowable ambient temperature during operating :

0 °C to +50 °C (+32 °F to +122 °F)

Allowable ambient temperature during charging:

0 °C to +40 °C (+32 °F to +104 °F)

June 1999, Rev.1, 10/01
© 1999,2001 Fluke Corporation,
All rights reserved.
Printed in the Netherlands
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

General Battery Care

The life of NiMH batteries is strongly influenced by the
care that they receive. If properly maintained, the
battery is capable of more than 500 charge/discharge
cycles before dropping to 80% of capacity. Do not
exceed the allowable ambient temperatures during
charging, operating, or storage.

Caution

To prevent decrease of the battery
capacity, you must charge the batteries at
least once a year.

Service Centres

For service information, contact your Fluke service
center. To locate an authorized service center, visit us
on the World Wide Web:

http://www.fluke.com

or call Fluke using any of the phone numbers listed
below:

[phone] in U.S.A. and Canada

[phone] in Europe

[phone] from other countries

Replacing the Battery Pack

Warning

To avoid electrical shock, remove the test
leads and probes before replacing the
battery pack.

Usually it should not be necessary to replace the
battery pack. However, if you replace the battery pack,
follow steps 1 to 9. (See the figures.) Use a #10 Torx
screwdriver for all screws.

Disconnect the test leads and probes both at the source
and at the test tool before you open the test tool.

1. Loosen the two screws of the top cover.

2. Place the test tool face down and loosen the two
screws of the bottom cover.

3. Remove the top cover and bottom cover.

4. Loosen the two screws of the back cover.

5. Lift the back cover away from the test tool.

6. Take the battery out of the battery compartment.

7. Remove the battery plug from the connector.

8. Install a new battery pack.

Note

Ensure that the battery pack is placed in the
battery compartment as shown in step
only the Fluke BP190 NiMH Battery Pack.

9. Reinstall all covers in reversed order.

Note

When new, the NiMh battery may be empty
and must be charged for 4 hours (test tool is
off) to fill it completely.

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