Information on the method of connecting to the charging and measurement line
as well as features and functionalities, the method of setting the unit, taking
readouts when the communicator is working together with a converter are
specified in the latter part of the User's Manual.
4.5.2. Charging
The discharged battery is indicated by a blinking battery light on the display.
The battery of KAP-03Ex communicator is charged by connecting a mains charger plug
with a coaxial plug with internal connection diameter of 5,5mm and plug orifice Ø2.1mm to
the charging socket.
Output voltage of the charger is stabilized and has a nominal value of 9VDC±2%,
output current app. 200mA.
Charger output voltage is insulated from the mains with a transformer with reinforced
insulation (designation ).
The communicator should be charged only in a safe zone. While charging, it is not
allowed to connect the communicator's measurement clamps to the signal line leading
to the danger zone.
If the battery is fully charged, the communicator may operate for app. 170 hours non stop
(7 days).
Charging from the moment the battery is fully discharged until fully charged is app. 16 hours.
4.5.3. No changes, repairs or interventions are allowed in the communicator's electronic
system.
The communicator may not be powered by sources of power other than battery set
manufactured by
BASI
.
The damage analysis and repair may only be performed by the manufacturer or a unit
authorized by the manufacturer.
Attention: Fig.1 KAP-03Ex general view – see page 28,
Fig.2 Cover of KAP-03Ex communicator – see page 29.
5. EXCHANGE OR UPDATING THE COMMUNICATOR’S SOFTWARE BY
MEANS OF A PC
Software version installed in the communicator can be checked according to p 9.2.2 Manual's.
To replace the software (eg software to handle the pressure transducers on the software
for temperature transmitters, or install the latest software version is necessary:
a) take programme "KAP Loader Setup"
.
b)
install it’s on PC computer
c) Start the "KAP Loader Setup" programme on the PC
d) Connect the Communicator to the PC using USB
e) put on the Communicator (if the Communicator was on during connecting to the PC it
should be switched off and again switched on)
The Communicator confirms each successful connection to the PC by a single beep (while the
LCD screen is blank). The “KAP Loader Setup” programme signals successful connection by
showing a moving stripe in the lower right corner of the PC display screen. Breaking the
communication with the PC (before completing the transmission between “KAP Loader Setup”
and the Communicator, e.g. by disconnecting the USB cable) causes that the Communicator
leaves the mode of software replacement. Then the procedure should be repeated beginning.
A more detailed description of the exchange of software in KAP-03 and KAP-03Ex is
available in "Help" of "KAP Loader Setup".