Replacing batteries
RBR ships new instruments with lithium thionyl chloride batteries included. Replace batteries before each deployment to maximise the operational time and prevent data loss.
To replace the batteries:
- Remove the battery end-cap and pull out the battery carriage. See Opening the instrument.
- Remove the 24 old D-type cell batteries.
- Insert 24 new LiSOCl2 D-type cell batteries.
- Check for correct battery polarity.
- Connect the internal cable.
- Insert the battery carriage in the logger and return the end-cap back in its place. See Closing the instrument.