Chapter 19Equipment and Accessory Setup andTroubleshooting(Revision 3, Aug 2007)The information in this chapter is provided to assist you in avoiding some of the commonpitfalls associated with setting up and using the various accessories, cables and sensorsrequired for performing routine balance or vibration survey jobs with the Viper 4040.19.1. - Battery Charger and BatteryThe following troubleshooting paragraphs apply only to the Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) batteryinstalled as original equipment in analyzers having a 01xxx serial number.CAUTIONThe charger is built for indoor use only. Don’t expose the charger to the elements.WARNINGPower requirements must be determined on an individual basis. Operating the Viperwith the battery charger connected can affect the accuracy of the acquired readings.The analyzer was not intended to be operated during the charging process.Always replace the cap on the “BATT CHG” port of the analyzer. The unprotectedpins may short out on surrounding material and cause damage to the analyzer orbattery.Battery SpecificationsThe Viper 4040 battery pack is a custom built 12V NiCd pack. The specifications ofthe battery pack are:♦ Nominal 12V pack voltage.♦ Fully charged voltage 14V.♦ 3000mAh nominal capacity
