The batterys are wired in a B+,B- configuration.
3 Volts +, and 3 Volts -. Both with a referace to ground.(re. the center
terminal)
You can't replace it with a 6 volt battery, or 2 (3 )volt battery's
simply wired in series.
Dean
----- Original Message -----
From: Tom P <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Duo/2400 List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2000 5:16 PM
Subject: [Duo2400] Re: My new PB280C
> >
> > >
> >There are two ways to put together a battery i.e. serial or parallel.
> >This is serial (I think. I always get the two terms mixed up, so don't
> >quote me.) The purpose is to give 3 volts at twice the amperage. At
> >least this was how it was explained to me.
> >
> >Robert
>
> According to this webpage:
>
> www.baber.com/baber/computer_clock_battery/apple.htm
>
> the param battery is 6.0 v, which, I take to mean it uses 2x3v cells.
> I hardly found any 6.0 v coin cells at digikey, so I am guessing the
> batts are 3.0 v each. I just wonder why there is a lead coming from
> between the battery stack (obviously its related to the _3_ wires vs
> the _2_ you should need).
> This shouldnt be this hard. The batteries exist and I just want to
> know so we can be freed from the tyranny og buying overpriced
> possible dead param batteries ! Viva Duo !
>
> Mad "Confused" Dog
>
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