Tektronix TEKBAT-XX Rechargeable Battery Instructions User manual

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Introduction

TEKBAT-XX Rechargeable Battery
Instructions

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WARNING: Warning statements identify conditions or practices
that could result in injury or loss of life.

CAUTION: Caution statements identify conditions or practices
that could result in damage to this product or other property.

Safety terms on the product

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• DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you
read the marking.

• WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as
you read the marking.

• CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.

Symbols on the product

When this symbol is marked on the product, be sure to
consult the manual to find out the nature of the potential
hazards and any actions which have to be taken to avoid
them. (This symbol may also be used to refer the user to
ratings in the manual.)

The following symbols(s) may appear on the product.

The TEKBAT-XX rechargeable battery is intended for use with
specifically-designed Tektronix products. The battery consists of an array
of lithium-ion cells and an internal battery controller device, including
internal fault protection.

Note: The TEKBAT-XX battery and TEKCHG-XX external
battery charger are the replacement products for the
WFM200BA battery and WFM200BC external battery charger.
The TEKBAT-XX battery supports charging in the TEKCHG-XX
or legacy WFM200BC external battery charger.

Refer to your instrument's documentation to ensure this is the proper
battery for your instrument.

When the battery is not installed in an instrument, you can check the
battery charge level by pressing the Check button on the back of the
battery. LEDs illuminate to indicate the amount of charge in increments of
approximately 20%.

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General safety summary

Use the product only as specified. Review the following safety
precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any
products connected to it. Carefully read all instructions. Retain these
instructions for future reference.

This product shall be used in accordance with local and national codes.

For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you
follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety
precautions specified in this manual.

The product is designed to be used by trained personnel only.

To avoid fire or personal injury

Do not operate with suspected failures.

If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by
qualified service personnel.

Disable the product if it is damaged. Do not use the product if it is
damaged or operates incorrectly. If in doubt about safety of the product,
turn it off and disconnect the power cord. Clearly mark the product to
prevent its further operation.

Examine the exterior of the product before you use it. Look for cracks or
missing pieces.

Replace battery properly.

Replace batteries only with the specified type and rating.

Recharge battery properly.

Recharge the battery only for the recommended charge cycle at the
recommended temperature.

Use proper battery charger.

Use only the Tektronix external battery charger or an approved Tektronix
instrument to charge the battery.

Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.

Be aware that condensation may occur if a unit is moved from a cold to a
warm environment.

Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.

Keep product surfaces clean and dry.

Remove the input signals before you clean the product.

Do not attempt to service this product.

There are no serviceable components in the battery.

Compliance information

This section lists the safety and environmental standards with which the
instrument complies. This product is intended for use by professionals
and trained personnel only; it is not designed for use in households or by
children.

Direct compliance information inquiries to the following address:

Tektronix, Inc.

PO Box 500, MS 19-045

Beaverton, OR 97077, USA

tek.com

Environmental compliance

This section provides information about the environmental impact of the
product.

Product end-of-life handling

This symbol indicates that this product complies
with the applicable European Union requirements
according to Directives 2012/19/EU and 2006/66/EC
on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
and batteries. For information about recycling
options, check the Tektronix Web site (www.tek.com/

productrecycling).

Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not
disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

CAUTION: The battery used in this device may present a risk
of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do no disassemble, heat
above 50°C, or incinerate. Replace battery with TEKBAT-XX
only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion.

Battery
recycling

Transporting batteries

This small lithium rechargeable battery does not exceed a capacity of
100 Wh per battery or 20 Wh per component cell. Each battery type
has been shown by the manufacturer to comply with the applicable
requirements of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria Part III, Subsection

38.3 and may not be shipped by air at a state of charge greater than 30%

of its rated capacity unless packed with or installed in the associated
equipment that it powers. Consult your carrier to determine which lithium
battery transportation requirements are applicable to your configuration,
including to its re-packaging and re-labeling, prior to reshipment of the
product by any mode of transport.

This lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack must be recycled
or disposed of properly at its end of life.

• Lithium-ion batteries are subject to disposal and
recycling regulations that vary by country and region.
Always check and follow your applicable regulations
before disposing of any battery. Contact Rechargeable
Battery Recycling Corporation (www.rbrc.org) for
U.S.A. and Canada, or your local battery recycling
organization.

• Many countries prohibit the disposal of waste batteries
in standard waste receptacles.

• Place only discharged batteries in a battery collection
container. Use electrical tape or other approved
covering over the battery connection points to prevent
short circuits.

Note: For optimum performance, charge the battery completely
before using it for the first time or after prolonged storage.

Battery maintenance guidelines

The TEKBAT-XX lithium-ion rechargeable battery requires routine
maintenance and care in its use and handling. Be sure to use the
following guidelines to safely use the TEKBAT-XX lithium-ion batteries
and achieve the maximum battery life span.

Battery considerations

Do not leave a battery unused for an extended period of time, either
in the product or in storage. When a battery has been unused for six
months, check the charge status, and charge or dispose of the battery as
appropriate. See Charging the battery and Battery recycling.

The typical estimated life of a lithium-ion battery is about two to three
years, or 300 to 500 charge cycles, whichever occurs first.

A rechargeable lithium-ion battery has a limited life and will gradually lose
its capacity to hold a charge. This loss of capacity (aging) is irreversible.
As the battery loses capacity, the length of time it will power the product
(run time) decreases.

A lithium-ion battery continues to slowly discharge (self-discharge) when
not in use or while in storage. You need to routinely check the charge
status of the battery.

Only use the battery in approved Tektronix instruments.

Battery maintenance

• Observe and note the run time that a new fully-charged battery
provides for powering your product. You can use this new battery
run time as a basis to compare run times for older batteries.
The run time of your battery will vary depending on the product's
configuration and the applications that you run.

• The battery gives the best performance when operated at normal
room temperature, 20°C ±5°C (68°F ±9°F).

• Routinely check the charge status of the battery.

• Carefully monitor a battery that is approaching the end of its
estimated life.

• Consider replacing the battery with a new one if the battery run time
drops below about 80% of the original run time, or the battery charge
time increases significantly.

• Follow the storage requirements if you store or do not use a
battery for an extended period. If you do not follow the storage
requirements, and the battery will not power the instrument when
installed, consider the battery to be damaged. Do not connect power
to the instrument during this time. Remove the battery from the
instrument. Do not attempt to recharge or reuse the battery. Replace
it with a new battery.

Battery charging

The battery charges automatically when installed in an approved
Tektronix instrument that is connected to an external power supply. You
can also charge the battery with the Tektronix external battery charger
(TEKCHG-XX). Remove the battery from the charger when charging is
complete.

A lithium-ion battery will self-discharge during non-use. To achieve the
longest operating time, charge your battery before use. If you plan to
store batteries, read the instructions in the Battery storage section of this
document.

Configuration Typical charging time

One fully discharged battery
charging in the instrument.

One or two fully discharged
batteries charging in the Tektronix
external battery charger

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the battery, use only the
Tektronix external battery charger or an approved instrument
to charge the battery. Do not connect any other voltage source
to the battery.

For optimum performance, charge the battery completely before using it
for the first time or after prolonged storage.

To discharge the battery completely, continue to run the instrument
on the battery until automatic shutdown occurs. After the instrument
shuts down, either recharge the battery promptly or remove it from the
instrument until you are ready to recharge the battery.

Note: To prolong the life of the battery and to prevent
shutdown, do not operate or charge the battery at high
temperatures. For best results, allow the battery to cool to room
temperature before using or charging the battery.

Do not leave a battery discharged for extended periods. See
the Storing batteries section for information on how to properly
store a battery.

The battery stops charging under the following conditions:

• The battery is fully charged.

• The internal temperature of the battery exceeds the safe charging
threshold.

• A fault condition occurs.

The battery shuts down and disconnects itself from the instrument under
the following conditions:

• The battery is fully discharged.

• The internal temperature of the battery exceeds the safe discharging
threshold.

• A fault condition occurs.

Time varies per instrument type
and the instrument's power usage
while charging. See instrument
user manual for charge time.

5 hours

Battery handling

• Do not disassemble, crush, drop, or puncture the battery.

• Do not short the external contacts on the battery.

• Do not expose the battery to fire or water.

• Do not expose the battery to temperatures above +60°C (+140°F).

• Seek medical advice if a battery or part of it has been swallowed.

• Do not put batteries near heat or fire. Do not put in sunlight.

• Keep the battery clean and dry. Clean dirty connectors with a dry,
clean cloth.

• Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can cause burns or
explode. If exposure to chemicals occurs, clean with soap and water
and get medical aid. Repair the product before use if the battery
leaks.

• Do not attempt to open, modify, reform or repair a battery
that appears to be malfunctioning, or which has been physically
damaged.

• Keep the battery away from children and animals.

• Avoid exposing the battery to excessive shock or vibration.

• Do not use a damaged battery or charger.

• If a battery has leaking fluids, do not touch any fluids. Dispose of a
leaking battery. See the Battery recycling section for information on
disposal and recycling.

• In case of eye contact with fluid, do not rub eyes. Immediately flush
eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper
and lower lids, until no evidence of the fluid remains. Seek medical
attention.

Battery storage

• Store batteries in a low-humidity environment free of corrosive
gases. Storing batteries in high-humidity environments, or outside
the temperature range, can cause oxidation on the metallic parts,
increased leakage, significant aging and premature failure.

• Do not store batteries near heat or fire. Do not store in the sunlight.

• Do not keep batteries in a place where the terminals can be shorted
by metal objects (for example, coins, paper clips, or pens).

• Do not remove a battery from its original packaging until required for
use.

• When possible remove the battery from the equipment when not in
use.

• Charge the battery to approximately 50% of capacity at least once
every six months.

• Remove the battery and store it separately from the instrument.
Refer to the documentation for your instrument for instructions on
removing and installing the battery.

• For optimal battery life, store the battery at temperatures between
+5°C and +25°C (+41°F and +77°F). Higher temperatures reduce
the battery storage life.

Battery replacement

Replace the lithium-ion battery only with a TEKBAT-XX battery.

See the Battery recycling section for information on disposal and
recycling.

Specifications

Characteristic

Capacity, typical 6.7 Ah (97.28 Wh)
Output, nominal 14.52 V
Charge

temperature

Discharge
temperature

Storage
temperature

Weight Battery: approximately 447.4 g (15.78 oz)

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Contacting Tektronix

Tektronix, Inc.

14150 SW Karl Braun Drive

P.O. Box 500

Beaverton, OR 97077

USA

For product information, sales, service, and technical support:

• In North America, call 1-800-833-9200.

• Worldwide, visit to www.tek.com find contacts in your area.

Warranty

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Description

0°C to +45°C (+32°F to +113°F); varies per
charging current and battery heat dissipation
characteristics. The actual limit may be lower.

Tektronix recommends using the TEKCHG-XX
external battery charger to charge the TEKBAT-XX
batteries in ambient environments greater than
+30°C.

-20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F); varies per
the discharge current and battery heat dissipation
characteristics. The actual limit may be lower.

-20°C to +35C (-4°F to +95°F)

Battery (including packaging): approximately 564 g
(19.89 oz)