
©National Instruments Corporation 3 SCXI-1382 Battery Pack Installation Guide
Charging the Battery Pack
The SCXI-1382 battery pack requires 12 to 14 VDC and at least 3.7 A of power for at least 12 to
14 hours to reach a full charge. Charge the battery pack as soon as possible after use. If the battery
is fully charged, it can power the SCXI-1000DC chassis for more than five hours. However,
NI recommends that you charge the battery after every three hours of use to extend the life of the
battery pack.
Note NI recommends using the SCXI-1383 power supply/float charger to charge the SCXI-1382
battery pack. Refer to the SCXI-1383 Power Supply/Float Charger Installation Guide for charging
instructions.
Caution The battery pack contains a sealed lead-acid battery that contains toxic material (lead) and
corrosive fluid (sulfuric acid). Charging can produce explosive gases. Do not charge the battery in
gas-tight enclosures. Charge the battery in a well ventilated area away from sparks, flames, or smoke.
Do not short the battery pack terminals, as this can cause an explosion or fire. Do not store the battery
pack in a discharged state. Do not puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or incinerate the battery pack.
Recycle the battery or dispose of the battery pack with automotive battery scrap. The battery charger
dissipates heat. Use the charger in an area with ample air circulation.
Connecting the SCXI-1382 to the SCXI-1000DC Chassis
Caution Only qualified personnel should install the SCXI-1382 battery pack.
To connect the SCXI-1382 battery pack to the SCXI-1000DC, complete the following steps while
referring to Figure 1:
1. Power off the SCXI-1000DC chassis by switching the power switch on the front panel to
the Οposition.
2. Remove the four 8-32 × 7/16 in. screws that hold the mounting bracket to the SCXI-1382 battery
pack.
3. Using the 8-32 × 5/16 in. and 6-32 × 1/4 in. screws, attach the mounting bracket to the
SCXI-1000DC. Apply a torque of 1.2–1.4 N · m (10.5–12.3 lb · in.) to the screws to secure them.
4. Slide the battery pack assembly onto the mounting bracket and reinsert the four 8-32 × 7/16 in.
screws. Apply a torque of 1.2–1.4 N · m (10.5–12.3 lb · in.) to the screws to secure them.
The chassis and the battery pack are ready for electrical connections.
5. Connect the green DC power connector (P1) at the end of the cord on the SCXI-1382 battery pack
to the corresponding connector (J1) on the rear panel of the SCXI-1000DC chassis.
Caution The SCXI-1382 battery pack connector, J2, is an input-only connector for the SCXI-1383
power supply/float charger. Do not connect the SCXI chassis to this connector.
6. Power on the SCXI-1000DC chassis using the power switch on the front panel of the chassis.
Note If the SCXI-1000DC chassis does not power up, check the fuse (F3) on the SCXI-1382 battery
pack.
Caution Always replace a bad fuse with a fuse of the same size and rating for continued fire
protection.