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Last modified by robert on 2024/12/09 16:08
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21 21  
22 22  == Power Test ==
23 23  
24 -Install a known working (and charged) battery into the recorder and turn ON the main power switch, verify that the recorder powers ON correctly.
24 +Install a known working (and charged) battery into the recorder and turn ON the main power switch, verify that the recorder powers ON correctly.
25 25  
26 -
27 27  (% class="box infomessage" %)
28 28  (((
29 29  NOTE: Unit powering ON is not instant, there may be a 10 to 15 sec delay.
30 30  )))
31 31  
32 -
33 33  Verify the LCD screen turns on and begins clearly displaying the ANU logo and system parameters correctly once the recorder powers up. Look for signs of flickering, blurring or any other visual artefacts.
34 34  
35 35  With the recorder powered ON, using a multimeter, test the bias voltage on GPS antenna port; the reading should be 3.3V (outer shell is negative and centre pin is positive).
36 36  
37 -Connect “Test Power Plug” into the sensor port and verify the light is turned on, this indicates the power will be correctly delivered to the sensor.
35 +Connect "Test Power Plug” (//ANU only//) into the sensor port and verify the light is turned on, this indicates the power will be correctly delivered to the sensor.
38 38  
39 -
40 40  (% class="box infomessage" %)
41 41  (((
42 -NOTE: The following step, power feature is not present in LPR200, therefore this step cannot be verified for  LPR recorders.
39 +NOTE: The following step, power feature is not present in LPR200, therefore this step cannot be verified for LPR recorders.
43 43  )))
44 44  
45 45  == System Test ==
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56 56  
57 57  In the Menu under “System Information”, verify that the serial number matches what is written on the case.
58 58  
59 -
60 60  == Functional Test ==
61 61  
62 62  === Charging ===
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65 65  
66 66  Set-up an external power source, by connecting a solar regulator to a power supply  and set voltage to 18V DC. Verify the regulator is supplying the correct voltage of 7.7V and then plug into the “External Power” port of the recorder.
67 67  
68 -(% class="box infomessage" %)
64 +(% class="box warningmessage" %)
69 69  (((
70 -NOTE: There are two types of solar regulators available. Make sure to not mix them as they supply different Voltages, 7.7V and 13.8V.
66 +**IMPORTANT! **The LPR-200 now has two types of solar regulators. The new type (exclusive after Jan 1 2025) are modified to output 13.8V (for charging lead acid batteries directly). Do not use these with the old lithium battery packs as this may destroy the units and possibly explode! If you are confused email us.
71 71  )))
72 72  
73 73  Navigate to “System Information” in the Menu and note the battery icon will have a lightning symbol indicating it’s charging, also observe the state of charge % is increasing under.