Lacuna Sky meter

alabadi

Hi

I am hoping that someone has come across this problem or knows where i can get help.

I have a Yelow Lacuna sky digi sat meter2002 model, i haven't used the meter for around a year or so. i wanted to use it the other day and had to purchase a charger because i had lost the original.

when i connect this charger although it is not made specifically for it, it is a 15V regulated power supply at 2500mA which should be ok.

well here is my problem, it seemed to be charging ok, the display showed first trickle charging then boost charging. i left it for several hours so i assumed it would be fully charged.
now when i switched the meter on it showed 89% charged then within less that a minute it was at 45% then it just kept falling until it swiched off.

i have tried recharging it again but now it just switches on, displays the model and software version then searches for a satellite and then switches off.
i am not sure is it the batteries that have gone or something wrong with the meter. anyone who can shed any light on this would be most appreciated.

Alabadi

rolfw

Could well be the battery pack which has died, they don't like being left that long..

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alabadi

Yes Rob i think that that is the problem myself, but i wanted to be sure before i go and dismantle the meter to replace the battery pack.

thanks for your comments

nopfusch

Hi alabadi,

definitely it's the batteries. Repeat the procedure charging - discharging. If the on-time of the batteries increase, then carry on. On the contrary if the on-time gets less, replace the batteries. Watch out, that you use the same type , e.g.

Ni-Ca (Nickel-Cadmium) or whatever type is installed.

Good luck.

nopfusch

Ranger4790

Not much Dismantling involved, Just two Screws

leventenagy

hi , i have a lacuna sat meter. when i connect it to the sat. cable and i turn it on, just 000 showed, and shutting off. I can charged it but he wont work....just comming up searching and i can switch between the satellites.Also at the tunner part is heating up
, please help. Thanks