Product Manual

3300-0317-0M Rev C x SONARIS Owner’s Manual
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POWERING THE SONARIS
AC Power Adapter (Optional)
To power the SONARIS using the optional 12V DC
wall plug-in UL/CSA listed AC power adapter,
6800-1045, connect the plug from the adapter into
the power jack on the side of the unit and then plug
the power adapter into the proper electrical outlet.
On installations using 220V to 240V AC, use the
optional 6800-1047, AC power adapter.
Batteries
The SONARIS can use six "AA” size Alkaline,
Ni-Cad, or NiMH batteries (not included). You must
first obtain, and install batteries before operations
can begin. Batteries are contained in a battery
holder inside the unit base. Turn the SONARIS on
its side to access the battery holder in the bottom of
the unit base.
CAUTION! The SONARIS can be operated from Alkaline, Ni-Cad or NiMH
batteries. All six batteries must be of the same type. They must all be Alkaline, all
Ni-Cad, or all NiMH. DO NOT mix Alkaline and Ni-Cad or NiMH batteries.
NOTE: The SONARIS does not have a battery charging circuit. Should you wish
to use Ni-Cad or NiMH batteries, they must be fully charged before installing.
When discharged, Ni-Cad or NiMH batteries must be removed and placed in an
external charger to recharge.
Battery Status
The battery status will be displayed when batteries are installed. The battery bar graph on the
display indicates the battery capacity in five steps:
4 se
g
ments - The full batter
y
capacit
y
is available.
3 se
g
ments - The batter
y
is at 80% of capacit
y
2 se
g
ments - The batter
y
is at 60% of capacit
y
.
1 se
g
ment - The batter
y
is at 40% capacit
y
.
0 se
g
ments - The batter
y
is at less than 20% capacit
y
.
When the batteries are near the point they need to be replaced (Alkaline) or recharged (NiCad
or NiMH), the battery status symbol will not show any bars. If the battery voltage drops too low
for accurate height measurement, the SONARIS will automatically shut off and you will be
unable to turn it back on.
Using Alkaline Batteries
When no bars on shown on the battery status symbol, press the
key to turn the
SONARIS off, remove the old batteries, and replace it with new ones.
Using NiCad or NiMH Batteries
When no bars on shown on the battery status symbol, press the
key to turn the
SONARIS off, remove the discharged batteries, and replace it with fully charged ones. Place
the discharged batteries in an external charger to recharge.
AC Power Adapter