In responding to the 4000SSi thread below, I powered up my 4000SSe receivers to extract configuration data, but one of them woke up with "Remote Monitor Active" in the display (following another message about version that I didn't note). I've heard of this before, but have never investigated what it actually means (other than assuming that it's not a desirable thing). Insight, anyone?
Thanks.
It looks like my question was addressed in [msg=42093]this thread[/msg] earlier this year. I guess I have some homework to do...
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Short memory?
> Short memory?
Very. The older I get, the more things blur into a single undifferentiated experience. Should I be lucky enough to live to a ripe old age, life for me will be a lighthearted affair, unburdened by the responsibilities of obligations forgotten as soon as they're undertaken. I've considered fates that are much worse (just don't ask me to recall what they are!).
Per the Dual-frequency Receiver thread, here's a shot of the main and memory boards with new batteries installed:
Should be good to go for another 10 years or so.
So that is what is inside those yellow cases. Looks like you did a good job.
> So that is what is inside those yellow cases.
That's just the main and memory boards. Below is a shot of the same (prior to battery replacement) on the right; the back-side-up rear connector panel (power, serial and antenna ports) at top center; back-side-up front panel partially visible at upper right; partially-visible external yellow case at upper left; and the internal case with the RF guts (I think) at lower left. The black plastic ladder clips hold the internal case cover (not shown) in place.
Also not shown: a photo of 2 new batteries installed on the wrong side of a memory board. Oops. (Note to Dave K: that's how we learn!)
Judging from the photos in the UNAVCO document, I infer that internal construction varies somewhat with the model, options and production date. It took me at least 15 minutes of poking, prodding and scratching my head just to figure out the ladder clips. (The secret: slide them upward, then they pop out of the slots visible around the perimeter of the internal case.)
Oh, that's some pretty work!
I've been wanting to get this receiver out in the field for testing, but didn't get around to it until today. It seems to be functioning normally, so I conclude that the battery replacement was successful.
The UNAVCO site describes a battery replacement procedure involving just 2 batteries, but it looks like you replaced all 6. I am going through the same procedure now on a 4000 SSi, and I will replace all 6 of the batteries too....thanks for posting the pictures.
