HS Explorer Question

Mike_Eitel · 10th February 2008, 13:50

Hi

Thirstday I wanted to dive my ( used ) new HSE

To my surprise the battery was totaly flat... unbelievable 0V
In a hurry I was lucky to get a new one LS14500.
Put it in, reprgrammed the HSE via kabel.. All fine.

Went to decent dive, ND, ca 30 minutes in lake constance, maby 6 degrees.
Comming back, I think in ca 3m, I suddenly remarked an empty screen. Could not reactivate.. all stayed empty.

In the restaurant, I opened battery, all dry. Reinssert. No activity....

Comming home I messured the battery, 3.6V and reinserting.. to my surprisse HSE works like usual, showing 3.6 Volts.. And I could download the dive, I only believe parts in shalow are missing. ????

I'm feeling unsafe now. Anybody any idea for a explanation ???
Are they known to be temperture sensitiv?

THX for your help

***jradomski*** · 10th February 2008, 13:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mike_Eitel)

Hi

Thirstday I wanted to dive my ( used ) new HSE

To my surprise the battery was totaly flat... unbelievable 0V
In a hurry I was lucky to get a new one LS14500.
Put it in, reprgrammed the HSE via kabel.. All fine.

Went to decent dive, ND, ca 30 minutes in lake constance, maby 6 degrees.
Comming back, I think in ca 3m, I suddenly remarked an empty screen. Could not reactivate.. all stayed empty.

In the restaurant, I opened battery, all dry. Reinssert. No activity....

Comming home I messured the battery, 3.6V and reinserting.. to my surprisse HSE works like usual, showing 3.6 Volts.. And I could download the dive, I only believe parts in shalow are missing. ????

I'm feeling unsafe now. Anybody any idea for a explanation ???
Are they known to be temperture sensitiv?

THX for your help

first thing bend out trhe battery tang a bit, if you have some add a tiny bit of conductive lubricant.. Follow the battery insertion procedures outlined in the manual.. the positioning of the tang and how much you tighten the cap is important.. the wrong position of the tang can put it near/over the gap in the contact.. too tight forces the computer to reset under pressure..

SimonK · 10th February 2008, 14:14

I have had the same thing happen, as Joe said its down to getting the battery cap set correctly. If its any comfort I have had a VR3 do similar things for the same reason.

Simon

Mike_Eitel · 14th February 2008, 08:52

THX

Will try it tonight.

P.S.
Sorry for late answer,but I've been on the road

10th February 2008, 13:50	#1 (permalink)
Mike_Eitel New Member Current Rebreather/s: Ray Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Ray Home Build Join Date: May 2006 Location: Switzerland Posts: 15	HS Explorer Question Hi Thirstday I wanted to dive my ( used ) new HSE To my surprise the battery was totaly flat... unbelievable 0V In a hurry I was lucky to get a new one LS14500. Put it in, reprgrammed the HSE via kabel.. All fine. Went to decent dive, ND, ca 30 minutes in lake constance, maby 6 degrees. Comming back, I think in ca 3m, I suddenly remarked an empty screen. Could not reactivate.. all stayed empty. In the restaurant, I opened battery, all dry. Reinssert. No activity.... Comming home I messured the battery, 3.6V and reinserting.. to my surprisse HSE works like usual, showing 3.6 Volts.. And I could download the dive, I only believe parts in shalow are missing. ???? I'm feeling unsafe now. Anybody any idea for a explanation ??? Are they known to be temperture sensitiv? THX for your help __________________ Regards Mike Eitel / Switzerland http://www.eitel.ch
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10th February 2008, 13:56	#2 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 3,113	Re: HS Explorer Question Quote: (Originally Posted by Mike_Eitel) Hi Thirstday I wanted to dive my ( used ) new HSE To my surprise the battery was totaly flat... unbelievable 0V In a hurry I was lucky to get a new one LS14500. Put it in, reprgrammed the HSE via kabel.. All fine. Went to decent dive, ND, ca 30 minutes in lake constance, maby 6 degrees. Comming back, I think in ca 3m, I suddenly remarked an empty screen. Could not reactivate.. all stayed empty. In the restaurant, I opened battery, all dry. Reinssert. No activity.... Comming home I messured the battery, 3.6V and reinserting.. to my surprisse HSE works like usual, showing 3.6 Volts.. And I could download the dive, I only believe parts in shalow are missing. ???? I'm feeling unsafe now. Anybody any idea for a explanation ??? Are they known to be temperture sensitiv? THX for your help first thing bend out trhe battery tang a bit, if you have some add a tiny bit of conductive lubricant.. Follow the battery insertion procedures outlined in the manual.. the positioning of the tang and how much you tighten the cap is important.. the wrong position of the tang can put it near/over the gap in the contact.. too tight forces the computer to reset under pressure.. __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated. Last edited by jradomski : 10th February 2008 at 20:24.
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10th February 2008, 14:14	#3 (permalink)
SimonK Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cumbria UK Posts: 231	Re: HS Explorer Question I have had the same thing happen, as Joe said its down to getting the battery cap set correctly. If its any comfort I have had a VR3 do similar things for the same reason. Simon
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14th February 2008, 08:52	#4 (permalink)
Mike_Eitel New Member Current Rebreather/s: Ray Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Ray Home Build Join Date: May 2006 Location: Switzerland Posts: 15	Re: HS Explorer Question THX Will try it tonight. P.S. Sorry for late answer,but I've been on the road __________________ Regards Mike Eitel / Switzerland http://www.eitel.ch
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