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Operating Instructions
Charger LEDs
Use this table to read the charger’s LEDs:
Description
Status
Red LED
Yellow LED
Green LED
Calibrating charger
BLINKING
OFF
BLINKING
Preparing to charge
OFF
ON
OFF
Charging
ON
OFF
OFF
Completing charge
ON
BLINKING
OFF
Batteries are charged (fan off)
OFF
OFF
ON
Error
BLINKING
ON
BLINKING
Note:
Chargers using firmware version 3.0 and later indicate firmware version using LED
blinks. For example, upon power up, a charger with firmware version 3.0 will indicate
this with three Red LED blinks (the green LED will not blink). Subsequent releases,
such as version 3.2 will indicate with three Red LED blinks and two Green LED blinks.
F r eq u en c y o f Ch a r g i n g / Ru n - T i m e G u i d el i n e s
The following information is approximate and should be used for reference
. Many factors
affect an individual battery’s performance:
♦
the presence of auxiliary devices
♦
the printing rate (including printhead contrast and number of labels per day)
♦
the complexity of your printed formats
♦
the environment (temperature and humidity in your facility or DC).
“Typical conditions” are defined as:
one Monarch printer printing standard compliance 4x6 labels (5-10 minutes of actual printing
per hour), no auxiliary devices attached to the MWS, and standard environmental conditions
(no excessive heat or humidity).
♦
When using the 24VDC or Symbol 24VDC MWS under typical conditions, the batteries may
last up to 50 to 100 hours before recharging.
♦
When using the AC Power Inverter or 24VDC/115VAC MWS under typical conditions, the
batteries may last up to 24 hours before recharging.
♦
When you notice the batteries need to be charged more frequently, order replacement
batteries.
BOTH batteries MUST be replaced at the same time to maintain capacity
match.
For example, if you had 60 hours of use between charges and now have 30 hours
of use between charges, replace the batteries.
Note:
The performance of your batteries varies depending on the number of printers and/or
auxiliary devices, such as a scanner or terminal, attached to the MWS.
Frequent charging of the batteries is recommended.
Turn off the MWS power switch (which turns OFF all connected equipment)
whenever the MWS will be idle for an extended period of time.
