RST050
INSTALLATION
&
USER
MANUAL
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Battery Charging - RST050 / RSTx00 Interconnect cable
The RST050 / RSTx00 interconnect cable includes a battery connection link inside
the connector at the RST050 end. The purpose of this connection link is to minimize
the effects of battery self-discharge when the RST050 is being stored for any length
of time. The battery cells inside the RST050 are isolated from all loads including the
battery status sensing circuitry when the RST050 / RSTx00 interconnect cable is
unplugged from the RST050.
Charging can only occur when the RST050 / RSTx00 interconnect cable is plugged
into the RST050. Once charged, and if the RST050 is going to be shelved (not
connected to a system until required), it is recommended to un-plug the RST050 /
RSTx00 (4-pin) interconnect cable.
Having a green battery status LED when this cable is un-plugged, DOES NOT
indicate the current charge level of the battery. The RST050 / RSTx00 interconnect
cable must be plugged in to give current battery status.
The picture shows the RST050 / RSTx00 interconnect cable plugged in to the
RST050, which allows the battery to be charged.
NOTE:
If storing the RST050 on shelf for very long periods, it is
recommended to re-charge the battery every 2 months.
