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MPS-4009 Multi-Chemistry Power Supply Operations Manual Supplement
InterMetro Industries Corporation
Getting Started
Installation
In general, the Metro MPS-4009 Multi-Chemistry Power Supply System is provided already
installed on a Metro Mobile Computing Workstation and is ready for use after preparing and fully
charging the batteries.
The MPS-4009 Multi-Chemistry Power Supply System can be retrofitted or installed new on a
Metro Mobile Computing Workstation. The power supply is self-contained and is attached using
the correct mounts on the bottom of the Metro Mobile Computing Workstation base. Metro
BatteryPro is ready to install on the workstation computer. Instructions for installing an MPS-
4009 Power Supply and Metro BatteryPro are provided in “MPS-4009 Power Supply System
Installation” below.
Unpacking
If ordered separately, the MPS-4009 Multi-Chemistry Power Supply will
arrive fully assembled at the customer’s site in a cardboard box. After
cutting open the box, lift the MPS-4009 out of the box.
Inspection
After the MPS-4009 Multi-Chemistry Power Supply has been unpacked,
the user should inspect the unit for any shipping damage. If there is any
damage, please contact InterMetro Customer Service immediately.
Battery Preparation
Caution:
Before placing the MPS-4009 Multi-Chemistry Power Supply into service on a Metro
Series Mobile Computing Workstation, the Lithium Ion cells must be connected.
Depending on the shipment, they may not be connected due to USDOT and IATA
regulations. Please see “Connecting the Power Supply Batteries” in “Maintenance
and Storage” below.
Charging the Power Supply Battery
Before placing a Metro Series Mobile Computing Workstation into service for the first time with
the MPS-4009 Multi-Chemistry Power Supply, the power supply battery should be initially
charged for a full 24 hours. To charge the battery, plug the coiled AC power cord into an AC
outlet and put the ON/Extended Storage Switch into the “ON” position (see “Powering Up the
MPS-4009 Multi-Chemistry Power Supply” below). For further information on the charge
indicator lights of the Remote Fuel Gauge, please refer to the “Remote Fuel Gauge” section
below.
After the initial charge, the charge time from a completely discharged battery is typically 2 hours
in fan mode and 3 hours in fan less mode with LiFePO
4
and 4 hours for SLA regardless of fan
mode.
