RM 760 and cold weather

 

I was wondering if it causes a problem if my wife leaves the roadmate in the car in sub zero temperatures. She has had a couple of instance where she received a message that it was too cold to operate when powering on, but it works after a few moments. My question is, can it be damaged from the cold weather if exposed too long?

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Temperature

mashryock wrote:

I was wondering if it causes a problem if my wife leaves the roadmate in the car in sub zero temperatures. She has had a couple of instance where she received a message that it was too cold to operate when powering on, but it works after a few moments. My question is, can it be damaged from the cold weather if exposed too long?

I'd worry more about the condensation as the car and the unit warms up. Moisture is more dangerous than the cold ie: short circuits. smile

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mashryock wrote: I was

mashryock wrote:

I was wondering if it causes a problem if my wife leaves the roadmate in the car in sub zero temperatures. She has had a couple of instance where she received a message that it was too cold to operate when powering on, but it works after a few moments. My question is, can it be damaged from the cold weather if exposed too long?

These are the temperature limits for the RM 760

EnvironmentalParameters
Min Operating Temperature 14°F
Max Operating Temperature 140°F

Bill

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Cold

It definately drops below 14F around here. I think I am getting her in the habit of bringing it in the house overnight. I didn't even think about the condensation aspect of it.

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