User`s guide

M3000A/M3046A/M3015A/M3016A Service Guide
Maintaining the Instrument 3-17
Tutorial for Maintaining the Instrument
Question 1: What is battery conditioning and how often must it be performed?
a. Conditioning a battery refers to the complete discharge of a charged battery by
allowing it to die out while in non-critical use. The empty battery may then be
recharged and put back into use. The battery used in the Instrument cannot be condi-
tioned. Discard it after use.
b. Conditioning a battery refers to the complete discharge of a charged battery by
allowing it to die out while in non-critical use. The empty battery may then be
recharged and put back into use. The rechargeable battery used in the Instrument
must be conditioned every 10 cycles to prepare it for further charge/discharge cycles.
c. A rechargeable battery must be conditioned at regular intervals to prepare it for fur-
ther charge/discharge cycles. Conditioning a battery refers to the complete discharge
of a charged battery by allowing it to die out while in non-critical use. The empty
battery may then be recharged and put back into use. The rechargeable battery used
in the Instrument must be conditioned every 50 cycles to prepare it for further
charge/discharge cycles.
Question 2: According to this chapter, which of the following statements are part of
inspecting the Instrument?
a. Replaceable parts should be monitored for duration of continuous use. After approx-
imately 15,000 hours of continuous use, the parts should be replaced.
b. All cables and cords should be inspected for damage and wear on a daily basis.
c. All Instrument labeling should be present and legible.
d. All of the above statements are correct according to this chapter.
Question 3: Which of the following cleaners are acceptable for cleaning the Instrument?
a. Dilute ammonia, dilute sodium hypochlorite, dilute formaldehyde (35-37%), hydro-
gen peroxide (3%), ethyl alcohol, and isopropyl alcohol
b. Steel wool.
c. Povodine, Sagrotan, and Mucocit cleaning agents and acetone.