User manual

Poseidon MKVI User Manual
Chapter 1
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Figure 1-6.
Smart battery module
Smart battery care
Figures 1-7 shows the installation procedure for the smart battery. The battery contains four
female quick-connect contact pins mounted on an extended cylindrical, o-ring-sealed post
that projects from the end of the battery. This mates to a receptacle with four corresponding
male xed pins in the electronics module inside a sealing cavity for the radial o-ring seal. Be
careful not to short the contact pins when the battery is not in the rig, and inspect the battery
socket receptacle on the electronics module prior to inserting battery to ensure there is no
water. Once the battery is properly installed in its docking slots and pushed all the way forward,
an audible “CLICK” will be heard as the safety latch closes. The battery is now ready for
diving.
To remove the battery from the electronics module, press the safety latch and rmly push the
top part of the battery outward, as shown in Figure 1-8. It is usually best to remove the battery
when the system is dry, to avoid water ingress to the electrical contacts.
Safety
The smart battery uses a high energy density lithium-ion rechargeable battery, similar to bat-
teries used in laptop computers. If any liquid or discoloration is observed inside the clear
plastic battery housing, dispose of the battery immediately. Disposal of an old or failed smart
battery should be in accordance with local laws regarding disposal of Li-ion laptop computer
batteries.
Figure 1-7. (Left) Align the retainer screw posts on the Smart Battery with the receiver slots
at the top of the Electronics module (note that the 4 contact pins in the housing must align
with those on the battery); (Right): push the battery into the slot, engaging the pins and the
radial o-ring seal, until an audible “snap” is heard as the safety latch closes.
Figure 1-8. Removing the smart battery
Receiver
slot
Retainer
screw post
Safety latch