Cooper Instruments & Systems LTL 730 Wireless Tension Link Load Cell - Manual (Page 23)

CF 150 LTL 730 20 12/08
Example:
Cell<tab>Description<tab>Live Force<tab>Units<CR>
1<tab>North<tab>104.5<tab>lbf<CR>
2<tab>South<tab>4801<tab>lbf<CR>
Total<tab><tab>4905.5<tab>lbf
Format #7 Outputs print format #6 plus peak values for all LTL 730s.
10.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
10.1 Changing Batteries
To replace discharged batteries, unscrew the battery compartment cap on the right side of the dynamometer.
Remove the two C cells and replace them with the + poles inserted first. If the spring in the cap becomes
detached, you can reattach it by aligning the large end over the counterbored hole and turning the spring
counterclockwise while pushing the spring into the hole. The spring will work into the recess and be self-
retained.
The Communicator has 4 AA batteries. To replace, remove rear battery cover and replace with fresh batteries in
the proper arrangement.
10.2 Battery Life
The time required between battery changes can vary with usage, functions enabled, temperature, duration of
use and recovery time, display update rate, battery grade and more.
To maximize battery life:
• Disable radio if not being used. Even if an optional radio board is not installed, the software will run, if
enabled.
• Disable other functions such as RS-232 and backlight.
• Warm environments result in longer battery life over cool environments.
• Use high quality alkaline batteries.
• Turn off instrument when not in use. Alkaline batteries partially recover when the instrument is off.
CAUTION: Remove batteries from instrument when using
the external AC power supply.
10.3 Care
The LTL 730 is built to be rugged and endure typical industrial and commercial use. It is still, however, a
precision instrument that should be treated with care. Store the instrument in its carry case with power off.
Remove batteries if not being used.
10.4 Radio Information
The radio technology used in the radio equipped LTL 730 and Communicator is a 2.4 GHz digital spread
spectrum system designed for communications reliability. Radio operation and the performance attained can be
difficult to predict and will vary with environment and conditions. There are locations where radio use is
impractical or even impossible.
Tips for best performance:
• Keep the Communicator and LTL 730 as close as possible together.
• Keep metal and other dense objects as far from the instruments as possible.
• Normally the higher that both the LTL 730 and Communicator are above the ground, the better the
performance and range will be.