User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Using the addSWITCH
- Chapter 3. Performing Advanced Functions
CHAPTER2
MaintainingandservicingtheRTU
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messages), it must be replaced. Make sure though, that the problem
is really due to the battery and not to a defective or dirty solar panel.
Adcon highly recommends that you frequently check and clean your
solar panels. Rain and dust can cover the solar panel’s surface with a
thin layer of dirt, effectively reducing its power output. Surrounding
vegetation can also lower panel efficiency.
Replacingthebattery
If you have verified that the battery needs to be replaced, follow these
steps to do so:
1. Open the lid by unscrewing the four screws in the corners of the
RTU, then remove the lid as shown in Figure 3. Make sure to use
a 3mm Allen key to prevent damage to the screw heads.
Figure 3. Removing the addSWITCH Lid
2. The battery pack is connected to the electronics board by means
of a PCB connector. Remove the battery pack’s plug from the PCB
connector, as shown in Figure 4.