Re: 832 power trouble - low batt. error again.

[Frank Olson <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Impalpable wrote:
>  have a power 832 system that I worked on a eight months ago.  The
> system worked fine for 3 months then gave a low battery error
> continuously.  I changed the battery thinking the battery might have
> gone bad (old battery).  That didn't solve the problem.  I had heard
> of the bridge going bad on 832's and giving that error falsely.  I
> had them order a new board and I replaced it yesterday.  The error went
>
> away. Today I checked in to make sure everything was good and the
> trouble light was on again.  I checked it and sure enough it said
> "Low Battery".  I have tried two batteries and two boards now.  The
> non-profit that I am helping with this can't really afford to keep
> buying parts.  Anyone know what might be causing this mess?  They have
> a dial in module, printer module, and autodialer all on the system.
> Might the devices be drawing too much power from the system ?  Someone
> recommended a bigger battery, but I wouldn't think that would solve it
> since the power is not going out.  This happens when the system is
> plugged in and no power event have occured.  Thanks all.
>


Only choice is to try another 5010 board.  The replacement board should
still be under warranty.  If you don't want to give that a "go", then
opt to install a 5020 (864).  There haven't been any problems with that
board that I know of and we have several in service.