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Inside the UW6-BB enclosure the following components are connected via a screw terminal strip: (2) A01 Battery  Solar Regulator (P/N N10108) 15V 1.6A AC/DC Adapter ( P/N N11756)     Terminal Pin Wire Color Source Signal 1A – – – 2A – – – 3A – – – 4A Yellow Solar Regulator Charge Voltage In 5A […]

Maintenance of the UW6 Battery Backup system includes: Battery Box Battery Replacement whenever the voltage falls below ~11.0V, every  3-5 years, or if performance declines (whichever comes first) Replacement of the enclosure vent every 2-3 years, or if the vent sustains physical damage Desiccant replacement any time the enclosure lid is opened, or if moisture […]

The A70 enclosure vent in the UW6-BB should be replaced every 2-3 years, or in the event it becomes cracked or damaged. Open the battery backup enclosure lid using a Flathead screwdriver.     Remove the pieces of spacing foam on top of the batteries and disconnect the leads from the batteries to remove power. […]

The desiccant bag inside the UW6-BB enclosure should be replaced whenever the enclosure lid is opened, or if moisture is observed inside the housing. Open the battery backup enclosure lid using a Flathead screwdriver.     Remove the old bag of desiccant located in the bottom left or right corner of the enclosure, using tweezers […]

The UW6-BB uses two NexSens A01 batteries connected in parallel. Replacement batteries can be purchased from NexSens technology, or comparably-sized 12V SLA AGM-type batteries can be sourced locally and substituted in their place. Open the battery backup enclosure lid using a Flathead screwdriver.     Remove the foam spacer pieces positioned between the lid, batteries, […]

The 6A solar regulator (NexSens P/N N10108)  inside the UW6-BB does not require regular maintenance. Regulator failure, generally indicated by a flashing or solid red LED, is rare but can occur. Open the battery backup enclosure lid using a Flathead screwdriver.     Remove the foam spacer pieces positioned between the lid, batteries, and solar […]

Battery Voltage The UW6-BB battery voltage can be measured directly at the ‘PWR OUT’ port on the enclosure, or at the end of the UW6-plug cable that runs to the data logger. At Box Disconnect the AC Adapter from the ‘AC IN’ port on the UW6-BB enclosure.   Disconnect the 6-pin power cable from the […]

Check battery and AC adapter voltages Replace enclosure vent Replace a battery Replace desiccant Replace a regulator

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