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Low battery icon is lit

This article addresses the issue of a low battery icon being lit on various TSX laboratory refrigerators and freezers, including models like TSX1205G, TSX2305G, and TSX5005G. To resolve the issue, the article advises replacing the 12V backup battery located on the top right-hand side of the cabinet. The low battery icon indicates that the battery needs to be replaced.

Issue

Low battery icon is lit

Environment

TSX Laboratory Refrigerators TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators TSX -30° Freezers TSX -30° Plasma Freezers TSX -20° Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers Models  Energy Star Model
TSX1205G TSX1204B TSX1230F TSX1230L TSX2320F V/Y/Z A/D
TSX1205S TSX2304B TSX2330F TSX2330L TSX3020F V/Y/Z A/D
TSX1205P TSX3004B TSX3030F TSX3030L TSX2320E V/Y/Z A/D
TSX2305G TSX5004B TSX5030F TSX5030L TSX3020E V/Y/Z A/D
TSX2305S         V/Y/Z A/D
TSX2305P         V/Y/Z A/D
TSX2305C         V/Y/Z A/D
TSX3005G         V/Y/Z A/D
TSX3005S         V/Y/Z A/D
TSX3005P         V/Y/Z A/D
TSX3005C         V/Y/Z A/D
TSX4505G         V/Y/Z A/D
TSX4505C         V/Y/Z A/D
TSX5005G         V/Y/Z A/D
TSX5005S         V/Y/Z A/D
TSX5005P         V/Y/Z A/D
TSX5005C         V/Y/Z A/D

Resolution

To resolve the issue replace the battery. It is located on the top right hand side of the cabinet.

Cause

12V backup battery needs to be replaced.