Lacuna Sky meter

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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
 

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

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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
 

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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.

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Not much Dismantling involved, Just two Screws
 

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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
 
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