partner plus 4.0 losing settings?

[johnnytripod]

I've recently installed a used Partner Plus 4.0 system. When power is removed from the system it loses ALL of its settings. Is there supposed to be a battery backup or some read-only memory? We'll have the whole system on a UPS when I do the final setup but I was surprised to find that when I shut down the system I lose everything. Normal?

Chris Sideris
Sacramento Cabinet & Millwork, Inc.

 

[skip555]

normal ?

yep when the memory baatery dies , there is a ni-cad battery pack soldred to the main board of the processor.

you need to pop the clamshell open and desolder/resolder the battery pack.

 

[johnnytripod]

Thanks. Where can I find a new battery and how long will it save the settings?

 

[skip555]

ive heard peaple say they can get them at radio shack , but Ive never tried. battries plus could probably make one for you

I get them here

http://www.refurbsupplies.com/

it will hold programing for at least sevral months , not sure exactly how long.

 

[comdata]

You can also get batteries at

http://www.sandman.com/

Alex