QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Battery System Planar Battery System Model BAT24SI Battery Components Identify Connector Ports Install Fuses OPERATIONS MANUAL USING THE BATTERY Charge Battery Set Up Power Management MAINTAINING THE BATTERY Replace Battery Troubleshooting APPENDIXES Battery Disposal Specifications www.planar.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED Planar Systems, Inc. © 2004. All rights reserved. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. This document is subject to change without notice. Planar provides this information as reference only. Reference to other vendors’ product does not imply any recommendation or endorsement.
QUICK LINKS Contents Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Product Information About the Planar Battery System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Warranty Battery Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 GETTING STARTED Identify the Connector Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
QUICK LINKS Product Information Contents Index Safety guidelines Regulatory Compliance Product Information The Planar battery system is designed to ensure both the highest level of product quality and safety for the user. To maintain both quality and safety, follow the guidelines and instructions in this manual. Warranty • Use the battery system only as intended. • Do not place the battery system near a window.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED Cleaning guidelines The Planar battery system continues to operate normally while being cleaned in a fashion normal for a hospital environment. Use a damp, mildly soapy cloth to clean the exterior chassis. Drip protection is provided in accordance with the IPX1 rating, defined in the IEC/EN60529 standard.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Planar Battery System The Planar Battery System, model BAT24SI, is designed specifically for point-of care use. It is modular, compact, and ergonomically suited for effective utilization in the medical environment. The battery system supplies a regulated +12 VDC.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Battery Components The Planar Battery System ships with all the components you need to make it operational.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Identify the Connector Ports All external connections to the battery unit are located on the rear of the enclosure. The design of the enclosure minimizes liquid ingress.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty Install the Fuses You need the three fuses and a #2 flathead screwdriver for this installation. To install the fuses 1 Insert the two fuses for the battery into the ports on the rear of the enclosure. Push the fuses in until you feel the connection. Repeat to install the fuse for the output power. About the battery fuses The Planar Battery System requires two 6 A fuses (size 0.25 in. x1.25 in.; F type).
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Battery System Battery Components Identify Connector Ports Charge the Battery Sealed lead-acid batteries are cost-effective and can provide a sizable amount of energy per battery weight. However, the energy storage potential of the batteries does decay over time. Refer to these web sites for more information on sealed lead-acid batteries: http://www.houseofbatteries.com/HowTo/SLA.htm http://www.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Battery System Battery Components Identify Connector Ports Install Fuses Periodically, charge the battery for 10 hours. This assures that the maximum charge capacity of the battery is maintained. The charger enters the trickle charging cycle after the current supplied to the batteries drops below .5 amps. Charge the batteries for 10 hours for every eight charges to 100%.
QUICK LINKS Contents Set Up the Power Management System Index All communications occur through the USB serial interface. These are displayed through the Windows Power Options Properties dialog on the host computer. Regulatory Compliance To set up power management Product Information 1 Open the Control Panel and click the Power Options tool. Easier power management The charge level indicator is software-driven, complying with the Microsoft Windows HID Power Device Specification.
QUICK LINKS 2 Click the Alarms tab on the Power Options Properties dialog. Contents Recommended alarm settings Index • Low battery alarm – activate at 3% The alarm is triggered when the battery charge level reaches its low battery limit. Regulatory Compliance Product Information • Critical battery alarm – activate at 0% Warranty The alarm is triggered when the battery charge level reaches its depth of discharge limit.
QUICK LINKS 4 Select the notification you want, one of the two types or both. Click OK.
QUICK LINKS 5 Open the Power Meter tab to check the power status of each battery. Contents • Click the check box to see the details on a battery. Index • Click a battery icon for more information.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Replace the Battery You need a #2 Phillips screwdriver and a #2 flathead screwdriver for this installation. To remove the battery tray Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Battery System Battery Components Identify Connector Ports Install Fuses USING THE BATTERY 1 Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws from the front of the enclosure. Then remove the screw (top center) from the back, as shown.
QUICK LINKS To remove the used batteries Contents Replacement tips Index Never insert fuses into or remove them from the battery with the load plugged in. Doing so can cause permanent damage to the system. Regulatory Compliance Product Information The battery system weighs about 25 pounds and is heavily weighted toward the front. Handle it carefully.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty To reinstall the battery system 1 Install new batteries into the tray. Replace both batteries at the same time. Do not mix old and new batteries 2 Reconnect the battery cables to the controller board and to the four battery terminals. Be sure that cable and terminal connections match RED-to-RED and BLACK-to-BLACK. Push in each connector until you feel the connection click.
QUICK LINKS Troubleshooting Contents Index Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Regulatory Compliance The battery system not functioning, no output power, does not charge when connected to AC power. AC power is not connected. Make sure power cord is connected properly. Input fuse needs to be replaced. Replace fuse in the input AC connector. Replace with UL-recognized fuse 2 A, 250 VAC, fast acting, size 5 mm x 20 mm. Over-temperature protection is activated. Contact Planar.
QUICK LINKS Battery Disposal Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Battery System Battery Components Identify Connector Ports Install Fuses USING THE BATTERY Charge Battery Industrial batteries contain lead and sulfuric acid, which are both considered “hazardous substances.
QUICK LINKS Battery System Specification Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Technical summary Product Information The battery system is a self-contained regulated power supply, battery, and charger unit, packaged in a sheet metal enclosure.
QUICK LINKS Contents Battery requirements Battery type Index Sealed lead acid; quantity – 2 Yuasa NP12-12 or B and B EP12-12 Refer to the attached specification.
QUICK LINKS Four modes of the battery system Contents Index Charging mode The battery system is plugged into an AC power source. During charging mode, the attached load to the battery system is operational. The batteries charge. The cooling fan runs only when the unit is plugged into an AC power source. Running mode The batteries have some level of charge and the battery system is not plugged into an AC power source. During running mode, the attached load to the battery system is operational.
QUICK LINKS Power consumption efficiency Contents Index Regulatory Compliance The charging controller board has four levels of power consumption: charging, running, standby, and off. Charging mode The batteries are charged using a constant current/constant voltage algorithm. A constant current of 3.0 amps max is applied to each battery until the voltage on the battery reaches 14.4 V. The current exponentially decreases to maintain 14.4 V on the battery. The cooling fan is on during this cycle.
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Battery System Battery Components Identify Connector Ports Install Fuses USING THE BATTERY Charge Battery Set Up Power Management MAINTAINING THE BATTERY Replace Battery Troubleshooting APPENDIXES Battery Disposal Specifications Index A alarm critical battery 8 disabled 8 low battery 8 setting 8, 9 controller board, charging 17, 18 customer support 22 D discharge protection 6 discharging battery 6 disp
QUICK LINKS Overview of Standard Warranty Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Battery System Battery Components Identify Connector Ports Install Fuses USING THE BATTERY Charge Battery Set Up Power Management MAINTAINING THE BATTERY Replace Battery Troubleshooting APPENDIXES Summary • Standard 1-year “repair and return” warranty • Typical repair turnaround time of 10 business days • Repair facilities and technical support in the United States and in
QUICK LINKS Contents Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Battery System Summary Limitations and Exclusions 1 2 3 4 5 Warranty is valid only for the first consumer purchaser (non-transferable). Customer support Warranty does not cover the battery cells. Battery cells are consumable items. In North America, call 1 (866) PLANAR1 and select Option 4 between 8 A.M. and 5 P.M.
QUICK LINKS Exclusion of Damages Contents THE LIABILITY OF PLANAR IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT.
QUICK LINKS Regulatory Compliance Contents Caution U.S. Federal Communications Compliance Statement Index Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Battery System Battery Components The Planar Battery System (model BAT24SI) has been tested and found to comply within the limits of a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential installation.
QUICK LINKS Regulatory Compliance Contents This system has been tested and found to comply with IEC/CSA 601-1, UL 60601-1 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601.1 medical standards by CSA. Index Because many medical offices are located in residential areas, the Planar battery system, in addition to meeting medical requirements, has also been tested and found to comply with the limits for Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class B computing devices in a typically configured system.
QUICK LINKS Contents Symbol explanations Following are explanations of the symbols found on the Planar Battery System, model BAT24SI. Index E226863 Regulatory Compliance Product Information Warranty UL 60601-1 CAN/CSA C22.2 NO.601.1 CLASS 8750 GETTING STARTED Product has been tested and certified with respect to electric shock, fire, mechanical and other specified hazards only in accordance with US 2601-1 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601.1 and IEC 60601-1 for medical equipment.
