Specifications

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WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
Section 3 Operation
Platinum VAX-C Series
3.11.5 Battery Backup Status Screen
The battery backup is active when the battery is charged. This includes shipment and
storage (unless the battery backup is disabled via an external jumper). When the battery
backup voltage decreases to approximately 86.5% of its nominal voltage, the battery
backup is disabled. When AC power is again applied to the VAX-C, the backup battery
recharge time is two to three hours.
The Battery Backup screen gives status and information on the exciter battery backup
board. Descriptions of the various battery backup screen indications are given in the
following tables. More detailed descriptions of the battery back up option functionality
can be found in Section 4.4.5, Battery Backup Option, on page 4-9.
Figure 3-56 Battery Backup Status Screen
Table 3-60 Xmtr Home> Exciter Home> Status > Battery Backup
Field Explanation
UPS State Status is Enabled or Disabled. This is an input from the transmitter I/O. It
is used to disable the backup battery. The input for this control is pin 9 of
the Transmitter Interface Connector, which is found on the transmitter I/O
board option. The battery backup can be disabled by addition of a
connector/jumper described in Figure 2-6 on page 2-19.
UPS Mode Indicates either On Battery or Mains OK.
Manufacture Date Date battery was released by manufacturer.
Expiration Date Battery is considered expired if this six year expiration date has passed.
Cycle Count Number of charge/discharge cycles. Replace battery when 2000 count is reached.