GHM GREISINGER G 1610 Installation instructions

Compact manual
G 1610
Dissolved oxygen measuring device
EN

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Table of contents
1 About this documentation......................................................4
1.1 Foreword........................................................................................4
1.2 Legal notices..................................................................................4
1.3 Further information.........................................................................4
2 Safety.......................................................................................5
2.1 Explanation of safety symbols ........................................................5
2.2 Foreseeable misuse .......................................................................6
2.3 Safety instructions..........................................................................6
2.4 Intended use...................................................................................7
2.5 Qualified personnel.........................................................................7
3 The device at a glance............................................................8
3.1 Display elements............................................................................8
3.2 Operating elements........................................................................9
4 Operation...............................................................................10
4.1 Opening the configuration menu...................................................10
4.2 Adjustment of the temperature measuring input............................12
5 Measurement Basics.............................................................13
5.1 The oxygen sensor.......................................................................13
5.1.1 Explanation...................................................................................13
5.1.2 Design..........................................................................................14
5.1.3 Service life....................................................................................14
5.1.4 Operating position ........................................................................15
5.1.5 Residue........................................................................................15
5.2 Instructions for oxygen measurement...........................................16
5.2.1 Salinity correction.........................................................................16
5.2.2 Environmental pressure, water depth and air pressure.................17
5.3 Commissioning, filling and maintenance of the sensor..................17

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6 Operation and maintenance.................................................19
6.1 Operating and maintenance notices..............................................19
6.2 Automatic calibration in the air......................................................19
6.3 Battery..........................................................................................20
6.3.1 Battery indicator............................................................................20
6.3.2 Changing battery..........................................................................20
7 Error and system messages.................................................22
8 Technical data .......................................................................24
9 Disposal.................................................................................26
10 Service ...................................................................................26
10.1 Manufacturer................................................................................26

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1 About this documentation
1.1 Foreword
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Read this document carefully and familiarise yourself with the operation of the device
before you use it.
Keep this document ready to hand and in the immediate vicinity of the device so that it
is available to the personnel/user for reference at all times in case of doubt.
The user must have carefully read and understood the operating manual before
beginning any work.
1.2 Legal notices
The liability and warranty of the manufacturer for damages and consequential
damages are voided with misuse, disregarding this document, disregarding safety
notices, assignment of inadequately qualified technical personnel and arbitrary
modifications of the device.
This document is entrusted to the recipient for personal use only. Any impermissible
transfer, duplication, translation into other languages or excerpts from this operating
manual are prohibited.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for print errors.
1.3 Further information
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Software version of the device:
–V1.1 or later
For the exact product name, refer to the type plate on the rear side of the device.
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NOTE
For information about the software version, press and hold the ON button to switch on
the device for longer than 5 seconds. The series is shown in the main display and the
software version of the device is shown in the secondary display.

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2 Safety
2.1 Explanation of safety symbols
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DANGER
This symbol warns of imminent danger, which can result in death, severe bodily injury,
or severe property damage in case of non-observance.
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DANGER
This symbol indicates danger for living tissue as well as a variety of materials, which
can be damaged or destroyed when coming into contact with this chemical. Caustic
effect, protective equipment required!
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DANGER
This symbol indicates danger for all life forms, which can result in death or acute or
chromic damage to the health after inhaling, swallowing or absorbing this chemical
through the skin.
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CAUTION
This symbol warns of potential dangers or harmful situations, which can cause damage
to the device or to the environment in case of non-observance.
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NOTE
This symbol indicates processes, which can have a direct influence on operation or
can trigger an unforeseen reaction in case of non-observance.
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NOTE
This symbol instructs the use of eye protection, which protects the eyes from harmful
influences when working with powerful light, UV radiation, laser, chemicals, dust,
splinters or weather influences.
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NOTE
This symbol instructs the use of protective gloves, which offer protection from mechan-
ical, thermal, chemical, biological or electrical hazards.

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2.2 Foreseeable misuse
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The fault-free function and operational safety of the device can only be guaranteed if
applicable safety precautions and the device-specific safety instructions for this docu-
ment are observed.
If these notices are disregarded, personal injury or death, as well as property damage
can occur.
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DANGER
Incorrect area of application!
In order to prevent erratic behaviour of the device, personal injury or property damage,
the device must be used exclusively as described under intended use.
–Do not use in safety / Emergency Stop devices!
–The device is not suitable for use in explosion-prone areas!
–The device must not be used for diagnostic or other medical purposes on pa-
tients!
–The device is not intended to come into direct contact with food. For measure-
ment in foods, samples must be taken and discarded after the measurement!
–Not suitable for use with requirements on functional safety, e.g. SIL!
2.3 Safety instructions
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DANGER
Potassium hydroxide!
The oxygen sensors contain potassium hydroxide. H290 can corrode metal. H314
causes severe caustic burns. All contact with the skin, clothing and eyes should be
avoided. Nevertheless, should contact occur, take the following measures.
–As a fundamental rule, protective equipment (e.g. gloves) must be worn as in-
tended for the purpose of use!
–Do not eat, drink or smoke in areas where chemicals are used!
–In case of problems, consult with trained, qualified personnel immediately!
–Eyes: Flush with flowing water for at least 15 minutes, seek medical attention!
–Skin: Wash with large amounts of water for several minutes!
–Clothing: Remove immediately!
–If swallowed: Drink large amounts of water, do not induce vomiting and seek
medical attention!

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CAUTION
For a reliable determination of the measured value, it is important that the device with
the oxygen measuring cell are in good condition (no deposits on the electrode, ...).
In addition, it is important to carry out a correct calibration on a regular basis.
Please also refer to the corresponding chapters under "Measurement Basics" and
"Automatic calibration in the air".
CAUTION
Empty batteries and batteries of inferior quality can leak more easily, which can
destroy the device. Please also observe the instructions in the chapter “Operation and
maintenance”.
NOTE
This device does not belong in children's hands!
2.4 Intended use
The device is designed for analysis of the oxygen concentration and/or oxygen satura-
tion in freshwater and salt water. It is used, for example, for the monitoring of wells,
sewer lines and aquaria. A minimum flow to the sensor of approx. 30 cm/sec is neces-
sary for a correct measurement.
2.5 Qualified personnel
For commissioning, operation and maintenance, the relevant personnel must have
adequate knowledge of the measuring process and the significance of the
measurements. The instructions in this document must be understood, observed and
followed.
In order to avoid any risks arising from interpretation of the measurements in the
concrete application, the user must have additional expertise. The user is solely liable
for damages/danger resulting from misinterpretation due to inadequate expertise.

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3 The device at a glance
LCD Display
Front view
3.1 Display elements
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Display
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Battery indicator
Evaluation of the battery status
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Unit display
Display of units or type of mode, min/max/hold
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Main display
Measurement of the current O2value or value for
min/max/hold
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Auxiliary display
Corresponding temperature for the displayed O2
value with unit.
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Bar graph
Progress for calibration and visualisation of the
electrode evaluation

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3.2 Operating elements
On / Off button
Press briefly
Switch on the device
Activate / deactivate lighting
Long press
Switch off the device
Reject changes in a menu
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Up / Down button
Press briefly
Display of the min/max value
Change value of the selected parameter
Long press
Reset the min/max value of the current
measurement
Both simultaneously
Rotate display, overhead display
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Function button
Press briefly
Freeze measurement (Hold)
Call up next parameter
Long press, 2s
Start menu “configuration”, (ONF appears in the
display
Long press, 4s
Start automatic calibration, (AL appears in the
display
Operating status device is in measured value display
device is in a menu

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4 Operation
4.1 Opening the configuration menu
1. Press the Function key for 2 seconds to open the Configuration menu.
2. (ONF appears in the display. Release the Function key.
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Parameter
Values
Meaning
__INP
Measuring unit
SAT %
Oxygen saturation in percent
(ONC mg/l
Oxygen concentration in mg/l
(ONC ppm
Oxygen concentration in ppm
__SET.P
Pressure
500 .. 4000
Environmental pressure in hPa, corresponding to
mbar
__SAL
Salinity correction
0.. 70
Salinity in the measuring medium in PSU, corre-
sponding to g/kg
POFF
Shut-off time
OFF
No automatic shut-off
15, 30, 60, 120, 240
Automatic shut-off after a selected time in minutes,
during which no buttons have been pressed

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L,TE
Backlight
OFF
Backlight deactivated
15, 30, 60, 120, 240
Automatic shut-off of the backlight after a selected
time in seconds, during which no buttons have
been pressed
ON
No automatic shut off of the backlight
UN,T
Temperature display unit
°(
Temperature display in °C
°F
Temperature display in °F
IN,T
Factory settings
NO
Use current configuration
YES
Reset device to factory settings.
After confirming with the function-button, the display
shows: IN,T DONE

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4.2 Adjustment of the temperature measuring input
The temperature input can be adjusted with the zero point correction and the gradient
correction. If an adjustment is made, you change the pre-adjusted factory settings.
This is signalled with the display text T.OF or T.SL when switching on.
1. Switch the device off.
2. Hold the down button and press the On/Off button briefly to switch on the device
and open the Adjustment menu.
3. The display shows the first parameter. Release the down button.
Parameter
Values
Meaning
_T.OF
Zero point correction of the temperature
0.00
No zero point correction
-5.00 … 5.00
Zero point correction in °C. (at °F -9.00 .. 9.00)
_T.SL
Gradient correction of the temperature
0.00
No gradient correction
-5.00 … 5.00
Gradient correction in %
Formula used by device:
Temperature = °C: Display = (measured value - T.OF) * (1 + T.SL / 100)
Temperature = °F: Display = (meas. value - 32 °F - T.OF) * (1 + T.SL / 100) + 32 °F

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5 Measurement Basics
5.1 The oxygen sensor
5.1.1 Explanation
The oxygen sensor is an active sensor. It consists of a platinum cathode, a lead anode
and potassium hydroxide (KOH) as an electrolyte. If oxygen is present, it is reduced on
the platinum cathode and the sensor delivers a signal. If no oxygen is present, no
signal is delivered. The anode is consumed by the oxygen measurement. The sensor
ages. Furthermore, the sensor loses water through the permeable membrane, in
particular, when it is stored in dry air. Therefore, it should be checked and maintained
regularly and replaced as necessary.
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DANGER
Potassium hydroxide!
The oxygen sensors contain potassium hydroxide. H290 can corrode metal. H314
causes severe caustic burns. All contact with the skin, clothing and eyes should be
avoided. Nevertheless, should contact occur, take the following measures.
–As a fundamental rule, protective equipment (e.g. gloves) must be worn as in-
tended for the purpose of use!
–Do not eat, drink or smoke in areas where chemicals are used!
–In case of problems, consult with trained, qualified personnel immediately!
–Eyes: Flush with flowing water for at least 15 minutes, seek medical attention!
–Skin: Wash with large amounts of water for several minutes!
–Clothing: Remove immediately!
–If swallowed: Drink large amounts of water, do not induce vomiting and seek
medical attention!
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NOTE
Always store the oxygen sensor damp. It should always be stored in a storage bottle
filled with water or in a container filled with water. After storage for an extended period,
any potential deposit layers, such as algae, must be cleaned off of the membrane with
a soft paper towel prior to measurement.
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NOTE
Protective glasses must be worn when commissioning, filling and servicing the sensor.

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NOTE
Protective gloves must be worn when commissioning, filling and servicing the sensor.
5.1.2 Design
5.1.3 Service life
Expected life is 3 years or more and is application and maintenance dependent.
The sensor signal deteriorates relatively quickly at the end of the service life of the
sensors. The electrode evaluation in %, therefore, can only be used as a guide value.
A value of 70% does not mean that exactly 70% of the service life is still available,
rather that the electrode signal has 70% of a comparison signal.
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Filling hole:
If the electrode is used at high temperatures or if it has
been stored without its protective flask for a longer period
of time, some electrolyte will be lost due to evaporation.
Please refer to Refilling description below.
Shaft
Membrane head:
It will be filled with KOH electrolyte and screwed onto the
electrode shaft (no air bubbles). Damages in the mem-
brane, large air bubbles or air bubble rings in the mem-
brane head will result in erroneous measurements. This
may also be the rea-son for errors in the calibration.
The membrane head (GWOK 02) is a spare part and can
be ordered individually.
Platinum electrode:
If oxygen is present, it is reduced on the platinum elec-
trode and the sensor delivers a signal. Soiling on the plat-
inum electrode or between the membrane and electrode
can influence the measurement.
Protective flask:
The protective flask is used to moisten the membrane.
This prolongs service life of the electrode. The protective
flask contains water.
Attention ! Use water only; never use potassium chloride
(KCI); this is only required for storage of pH-
electrode .

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NOTE
The sensor evaluation is updated by the measuring device after a successfully per-
formed calibration of the oxygen sensor.
The nominal service life can be reduced significantly due to use.
Influential factors include:
- Storage / operating temperature
- Contamination of the measured water
- Mechanical stress of the sensor membrane
- Storage in dry air
- Continuous use in elevated carbon dioxide concentrations.
5.1.4 Operating position
The oxygen sensor should be arranged vertically upwards with the connecting cable.
A slight angle of inclination does not impair the measurement.
5.1.5 Residue
As a reaction product in operation, there will be lead oxide (red and brown –from the
reaction with oxygen) and lead carbonate (white –from the reaction of carbon dioxide)
in the inner of the sensor. These substances may accumulate visibly at the membrane,
but usually have now negative effect on the operability. Within a maintenance cycle the
residues can be washed off the membrane nearly completely.
Significant deposits on the membrane and matt platinum
electrode.
Deposits already have an effect on the measurement.
=> Carry out maintenance to remove these.
Slight deposits on the edge of the electrode, predominantly
blank platinum electrode.
No significant influences on the measurement to be expected.
=> Maintenance not absolutely necessary..
Deposits on the membrane, bare platinum electrode.
=> no maintenance required.
Polished platinum electrode during maintenance.

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Before screwing the membrane head on sensor body again they should be washed off,
to avoid them getting in between platinum cathode and membrane.
A fast occurrence shortly after first filling or an unusual high amount of them (e.g.
within some days) may be a sign of air in the sensor –either because of incorrect filling
(bubbles), not sufficiently closing membrane head or filling screw or a leaking mem-
brane.
5.2 Instructions for oxygen measurement
The following must be observed when measuring dissolved oxygen:
- The storage bottle must be removed before the measurement.
- The sensor must have been calibrated.
- The temperature of the sensor and the liquid to be measured should be equalised
to avoid measuring errors. The adjustment can take up to 15 minutes for large
temperature differences.
(The most accurate measurement is provided when calibrating at the measuring
temperature).
- The sensor must be immersed at least 3 cm into the liquid to be measured.
- A flow speed of at least approx. 30 cm/sec is necessary for exact measurements.
Either stir continuously or use an appropriate stirring device
- The measurement is sensitive to jarring! Therefore, make sure that the container
is not struck with the sensor while stirring, because this can significantly impair the
measured value.
- The oxygen partial pressure, oxygen concentration in mg/l and oxygen saturation
in % are calculated from the sensor signal and temperature.
The measurement is relative to water-vapour-saturated air.
5.2.1 Salinity correction
With increasing salinity SAL, which is the value for the salt content in the water, the
solubility of oxygen in water decreases, i.e. with the same oxygen partial pressure,
fewer mg of oxygen are dissolved per litre of water.
To determine this oxygen concentration, therefore, the salinity of the medium must be
entered first; see chapter 4.1.
A salinity correction is not necessary in freshwater; the value is 0. A salinity of approx.
35 PSU is normal for sea water. The salinity correction is adjusted to aqueous media
having a chemical composition corresponding to sea water. The International Oceano-
graphic Tables (IOT) are used as a basis for the correction

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5.2.2 Environmental pressure, water depth and air pressure
The environmental pressure, water depth and air pressure play an important role at the
place of measurement for the following points:
- Calculation of oxygen saturation in %. Clean water can achieve 100 % saturation
in air. There must be no oxygen-depleting processes, such as biological decaying
processes, chemical effects or oxygen enhancing processes, such as excessive
ventilation or photosynthesis. This could result in an oversaturation above 100%.
- Calculation of the oxygen concentration in mg/l
- The valuation of calibration.
Adjusting the pressure parameter on the device is recommended prior to calibration. In
the scope of measuring accuracy, specifying the current air pressure in the region
based on meteorological data or the standard pressure based on sea level is sufficient.
For example: 0 m above NN: 1013 hPa
300 m above NN: 978 hPa
600 m above NN: 943 hPa
1000 m above NN: 899 hPa
5.3 Commissioning, filling and maintenance of the sensor
The sensor is delivered filled. Therefore, the sensor is ready for immediate operation.
The initial filling is thereby unnecessary and you can begin with calibration of the
sensor immediately –for this please refer to chapter 6.2.
If the sensor can no more be calibrated or only unstable values are displayed, it has to
be maintained or even or the membrane head has to be exchanged.
NOTE
After filling a time of ~ 2 hours has to be considered, until the sensor has stabilized.
NOTE
Wear suitable gloves*) and protect your eyes with safety goggles when filling the
electrolyte!
Do not touch the electrolyte with bare skin, if there was contact rinse sufficiently with
water.

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Required material: •Filling pipette
•Electrolyte KOH
•Flat blade screw driver
•Paper towel
•Polishing foil (pink)
•Suitable gloves *), Safety goggles
•Wash basin
•eventually spare membrane head GWOK 02
Procedure:
First the membrane head is unscrewed and the old electrolyte is removed.
If the membrane is undamaged and free of deposits, the membrane head can be used
again.
The platinum electrode must be bright and free of deposits!
•Unscrew the membrane head and the refill opening - Attention! Old electrolyte will
now leak out!
•Wipe off existing deposits from the platinum electrode with a cloth, if necessary
polish the electrode using the pink polishing foil.
•Check membrane head GWOK 02: is it in good state? Is Membrane undamaged?
•Open filling screw
•Fill pipette with KOH
•First fill the membrane head up to ¾ of its height, screw on membrane head tight-
ly, rinse excess KOH with water.
•Then carefully fill the sensor, try to flick at the shaft from time to time, helping air
bubbles coming out. In sum the sensor filling takes around 5 ml.
•If there are no more air bubbles and the filling hole is full, close with filling screw.
•Rinse excess KOH with water
•Turn sensor upwards: Are air bubbles visible below the membrane? If so: Refill
once again.
•Wait approximately 2 hours for the sensor to stabilize, afterwards calibrate the
sensor –the electrode state evaluation should deliver 100%.
*) suitable gloves: Acc. to DIN EN 420, e.g. natural latex, natural rubber, butyl
rubber, nitrile rubber, polychloroprene, fluorinated rubber

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6 Operation and maintenance
6.1 Operating and maintenance notices
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NOTE
If the device is stored at a temperature above 50 °C, or is not used for an extended
period of time, the batteries must be removed. Leaks from the batteries are avoided as
a result.
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NOTE
The electrode should be stored in dry rooms at a temperature between 10 and 30 °C.
If the storage temperature range is exceeded or undercut, the electrode can be de-
stroyed. It should always be stored wet in distilled or deionised water.
6.2 Automatic calibration in the air
NOTE
Calibration takes place in air saturated with water vapour. The GCAL 3610 calibration
container or the storage bottle can be used for this purpose. The membrane of the
electrode must be dry for the calibration. Prior to performing the calibration of the
membrane, dab away water droplets from the membrane with a soft, dry cloth. The
following must be observed when using the storage bottle:
Only insert the electrode far enough into the storage bottle that the membrane does
not come into contact with the water in the bottle.
Unscrew the lid of the storage bottle and only position it so that a small exchange of air
and pressure equalisation can take place
1. Place the electrode in the calibration container. If necessary, wait until the tem-
perature has equalised and a stable value has been achieved.
2. Press the Function key for 4 seconds to open the Calibration menu. The display
shows (AL.
3. Release the Function key.
4. The device determines the correct value automatically.
After successful completion of the calibration the assessment of the electrode condi-
tion is displayed briefly in percent. Then, the current measurement is shown in the
display again. An aged or contaminated electrode, incorrect adjustment of the pres-
sure, contamination of the platinum electrode or a damaged membrane can be the
cause for a lower evaluation.
If the calibration is not completed successfully an error message is displayed. (AL ERR.
appears in the display (refer to “Error and system messages”).

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Confirm the error message pressing the Function key. The device restarts and the
standard value for the gradient is restored.
6.3 Battery
6.3.1 Battery indicator
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If the empty frame in the battery display blinks, the batteries are depleted and must be
replaced. However, the device will still operate for a certain length of time.
If the BAT display text appears in the main display, the battery voltage is no longer
adequate for operation of the device. The battery is fully depleted.
6.3.2 Changing battery
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DANGER
Danger of explosion!
Using damaged or unsuitable batteries can generate heat, which can cause the batter-
ies to crack and possibly explode!
–Only use high-quality and suitable alkaline batteries!
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CAUTION
Damage!
If the batteries have different charge levels, leaks and thus damage to the device can
occur.
–Only use high-quality and suitable alkaline batteries!
–Do not use different types of batteries!
–Remove depleted batteries immediately and dispose of them at a suitable
collection point.
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NOTE
Unnecessary unscrewing endangers the protection against moisture and should
therefore be avoided.