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4 Powering up

4.1 Charging the battery

The battery must be charged before initial use.

If the device is not connected to a power source, the battery charge level is shown on the display when the device is switched on.

Attention!

Risk of damage to the appliance!

Do not deep-discharge the battery.

Note

The Li-Polymer battery can be charged at any time without shortening its service life. Interrupting the charging process does not damage the battery.

Note

If the device is not used for a long time, it discharges. In that case it must be charged before use.

Please note that the battery only reaches its full capacity after several full discharge and charge cycles.

Attention!

Risk of damage to the appliance!

Forcefully or incorrectly connecting the charging cable can damage the multifunction socket or other parts of the device. Connect the cable to the device with the correct side facing the socket.

  • Plug the USB charging cable (1) into the USB socket (2) on the display module.
  • Connect the other end of the USB charging cable to a suitable USB power source (e.g. USB port of a computer or a USB power adapter).

When the device is switched on, the charging process is indicated by a blue arrow on the display.

The charge level is shown by the indicator light (4):

  • Red LED – charging

  • Green LED – fully charged

  • End the charging process once the battery is charged.

  • Disconnect the USB charging cable from the power source as long as you are not using it.

4.2 Connection

Attention!

Risk of damage to the appliance!

Moisture and liquid can cause damage to parts or electronic circuits inside the device.

  • Do not switch on the device when it is damp.
  • If the device is already switched on, switch it off.
  • If the device cannot be switched off, leave it in this state to dry.
  • Wipe the device dry with a dry cloth and bring it to a service centre.

Attention!

Risk of damage to the appliance!

Do not insert any pointed objects into the opening of the pressure compensation membrane of the INCLINOMETER.

Attention!

Risk of damage to the appliance!

All components are maintenance-free. Never open the devices, otherwise the warranty will be invalidated.

  • Connect the display module (1) and an INCLINOMETER (3) using a standard 3-pin XLR cable (2).

Any number of INCLINOMETER units can be connected to a single display module in succession. For example, three INCLINOMETER units can be used to verify correct alignment of the left and right PA sides as well as a centre cluster. Alternatively, an INCLINOMETER can be permanently attached to each bumper.

For correct operation, the display module must be connected to an INCLINOMETER via a standard XLR connection cable. The INCLINOMETER units are powered via the XLR cable. There are no rechargeable or non-rechargeable batteries inside the INCLINOMETER.

If the cable between display and INCLINOMETER is longer than 75 m, the brightness of the laser is reduced. The measurement function still works.

If you want to bridge distances greater than 75 m, an XLR cable with a cross-section larger than 0.22 mm² must be used. This reduces the voltage drop along the cable.

Note

The supplied calibration cable can also be used for a function test. Using the calibration cable alone does not trigger the calibration process.

  • When mounting the INCLINOMETER units, use the flange holes (1) on the bottom of the housing.

For secure mounting on a bumper without a dedicated LAP-TEQ mount, the optional TEQSAS LAP-TEQ magnetic holder is available. The INCLINOMETER must be securely screwed to the flying frame or secured against falling using a suitable safeguard.

4.3 Initial commissioning

The INCLINOMETER units are calibrated at the factory so that the base plate must face down. If you want to use the INCLINOMETER in another orientation, it must be recalibrated. Four positions are possible (90° increments around the longitudinal axis), see Chapter 8 Calibration.

For initial commissioning, the base plate must be positioned facing down.