Tektronix THSCHG User manual

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Safety Summary

To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.

To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury

Recharge battery properly.

for the recommended charge cycle at the recommended
temperature.

Recharge the battery pack only

Description

The THSCHG is a battery charging base for use with the
THSBAT Li-ion battery packs.Whenusedwiththeexternal
power supply for THS3000 series oscilloscopes, it will typically
charge the battery pack in approximately 5.5 hours.

THSCHG
External Battery Charger

ZZZ

Instructions

Use proper battery charger.

or the THS3000 series oscilloscope to charge the THSBAT
Lithium-Ion battery pack.

Do not operate without covers.

with covers or panels removed.

Do not operate with suspected failures.

damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified service
personnel.

Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.

Keep product surfaces clean and dry.

Use proper AC adapter.

this product.

Safety T

erms in This Manual

CAUTION.

that could result in damage to the equipment or other
property.

Safety Symbols on the Product

These statements identify conditions or practices

Use only the THSCHG charger

Do not operate this product

If you suspect there is

Use only the AC adapter specified for

CAUTION.

the oscilloscope or the THSCHG battery charger to charge
the battery pack. Do not connect any other voltage source
to the battery pack.

You do not need to continuously charge (trickle charge) Li-Ion
battery packs to maintain full operating capacity between jobs.
However, a Lithium-Ion battery pack will self-discharge while
not in use. To achieve the longest operating time, charge your
battery pack before use. If you plan to store battery packs, read
the specific instructions to do this. (See note below.)

NOTE.

Instructions (Tektronix part number 071-2960-xx) for
information on storage, transportation, and end-of-life
recycling or disposal of the THSBAT Lithium-Ion battery pack.

To avoid damage to the battery pack, use only

Refer to the THSBAT Rechargeable Battery Pack

Charging the Battery Pack

For optimum performance, charge the battery pack

NOTE.

completely before using it for the first time or after prolonged
storage.

*P071296100*

071-2961-00

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This symbol indicates that this product complies
with the applicable European Union requirements
according to Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC
on waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE) and batteries. For information about
recycling options, check the Support/Service section
oftheTektronixWebsite(www.tektronix.com).

CAUTION.

charging, do not exceed the allowable ambient temperature
giveninthespecifications.

1.

Connect the oscilloscope AC adapter/power supply to a
mains outlet and insert the DC plug of the power supply
into the THSCHG External Battery Charger.

To avoid overheating of the batteries during

2.

Align the slots on the battery to the slots in the charger and
insert the battery into the charger.

3.

Note the condition of the green LED:

LED condition Description

Slowly flashing

Continuously on Battery is f ully charged

Rapidly flashing Charging error

4.

Each of the 5 segments in the status display equal about

Battery is charging

20% of full charge. All segments on indicates that the
battery is charged to 100 % of its present capacity.

Specifications

Characteristic Description

Capacity

Output 10.8 VDC

Charge time

Adapter requirements

Input voltage range 15–23 V

Input current limiter

Operating temperature 0 °C to +40 °C (+32 °F to +104 °F)

Storage temperature -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)

Humidity

Emission and Immunity EN 61316-1:2006

52 Wh, 4.8 Ah

5.5 hrs

18 V / 0.84 A

0.714 A ±5%

10 to 30 °C (50 to 86 °F) 95% ±5%

30 to 40 °C (86 to 104 °F) 75% ±5%

40 to 45 °C (104 to 113 °F) 45% ±5%

Warranty Information

For warranty information, go to the www.tektronix.com
Web site, and search for “THSCHG warranty”.

Contacting Tektronix

Tektronix, Inc.
14200 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 www.tektronix.com to find contacts in
your area.

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