RKI Instruments SDM-2009 PC Controlled Configuration - Manual (Page 70)

65 • Charging an Instrument in an SDM-2009
Charging an Instrument in an SDM-2009
The SDM-2009 can be used to charge the rechargeable batteries in a GX-2009. To
maximize the instrument’s run time and the battery life, make sure the batteries’
charge is as low as possible before recharging them. You can use the GX-2009’s
REFRESH function to discharge the batteries. See the GX-2009 Operator’s Manual
for a complete description of the REFRESH button.
Recharging the Batteries After Performing a Bump Test
or Calibration
To recharge the batteries after performing a bump test or calibration:
1. Perform a bump test or calibration on an instrument as described in “Bump
• No connection
between
instrument and PC
Controller
Program
• SDM-2009 is not turned
on.
• The instrument is not
correctly inserted into the
instrument cradle.
• The IR window is dirty.
• The USB cable is not
properly plugged into the
SDM-2009 or the PC.
1. Turn on the SDM-2009. If it does
not turn on, check that the AC
adapter is plugged into an AC
socket and to the jack on the
back of the SDM-2009.
2. Check to make sure the
instrument is inserted properly.
3. Clean the IR window on the
SDM-2009 and the GX-2009.
4. Check to make sure the USB
cable is plugged into the back of
the SDM-2009 and to a USB port
on your PC.
5. If the difficulties continue, contact
RKI Instruments, Inc. for further
instruction.
• The batteries in
the instrument are
not charging
• The instrument is not
properly inserted in the
instrument cradle.
• The charger is
malfunctioning.
• The batteries are faulty.
1. Be sure that the instrument is
fully inserted in the instrument
cradle.
2. Try to charge the batteries in a
BC-2009 charger if one is
available to determine if the
SDM-2009 is at fault.
3. Try to charge the batteries using
a different SDM-2009 if one is
available to determine if the
SDM-2009 is at fault.
4. Replace the batteries and
attempt to charge them. See the
GX-2009 Operator’s Manual for
instructions to change the
batteries.
5. If the difficulties continue, contact
RKI Instruments, Inc. for further
instruction.