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, […]
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Replace Solar (Charge) Regulator
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 […]
UW6-BB Battery Backup – FAQ
Check Battery Voltage on UW6-BB
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 […]
UW6 Battery Backup – How To
Check battery and AC adapter voltages Replace enclosure vent Replace a battery Replace desiccant Replace a regulator
Battery Backup Resource Library
Quick Start Guide
Update Logger IP Address
In the iChart project, locate the Navigation Panel located to the left of the data readout. Locate the data logger in question, right click on it, and select Property. The Communication Properties menu for the logger will appear showing the currently utilized communication method, data logger and IP address information. Make the […]
Adjust RTC Clock Sync Schedule
To prevent the data logger clock from drifting over time, the RTC Sync Schedule should be enabled for each data logger within an iChart project. Note that this does not apply to 6100-iSIC (Iridium satellite) units which can only be synced with a direct cable manually. Within the iChart project select the Schedule button below […]
Adjust Interrogation Schedule
When the iChart software is running, data will automatically be uploaded from the iSIC data logger at the configured interrogation schedule. Within the iChart project select the Schedule button below the data chart. Note that each data logger will have its own interrogation schedule. Click on each logger in the Navigation Panel to verify/edit its […]
Change Communication Type
In iChart, all processes involving communicating with an iSIC data logger (programming, interrogating data, syncing a clock) will utilize the method currently selected for the system under the logger Communication Properties menu. Verify Current Communication Settings In the iChart project, locate the Site Navigation Panel in the upper left of the screen. Right click […]