Question

The battery LED is illuminated on by DL305. How do I replace the battery without losing the program?

Answer

You should always make a backup copy of the program using either the Handheld programmer with a cassete tape or using DirectSOFT with a DCU (Data Communications Unit) if at all possible. Then, power down the DL305, remove the old battery and install a new battery (D3-D4-BAT). The memory is capacitor backed and will last several minutes allowing time to replace the old battery.

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FAQ Subcategory: CPU & Programming

This item was last updated on 2001-11-07
Document ID: 109

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