Honeywell Optimus 5100, User Manual

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Optimus HomeBase Device
Overview
As the hub of your Optimus 5100 system, the Optimus HomeBase charging and communication cradle
supports full-speed USB 1.1 and RS-232 communication with a workstation.
Battery Charging
The base completes a full charge of the main battery pack in four hours for the standard capacity
2200mAh pack and six hours for the extended capacity 3300mAh pack.
In addition to charging, the base powers the terminal’s intelligent battery charging system, which protects
the battery from being damaged by overcharging. The terminal senses when a battery pack is fully
charged and automatically turns off the charger. If the battery voltage drops below the charge threshold,
the charger turns on again to maintain the battery at full capacity. As a result, Optimus terminals may be
stored in the base indefinitely without damage to the terminals, battery packs, or peripherals. For
prolonged storage, see
Storage Guidelines on page 3-11. The base can also charge a second battery
while the terminal is positioned in the base. See Charging a Spare Battery on page 9-5.
Power Supply
The power cable that ships with each terminal also powers the base.
We recommend use of Honeywell peripherals, power cables, and power adapters. Use of any non-Honeywell
peripherals, cables, or power adapters may cause damage not covered by the warranty.
We recommend use of Honeywell Li-Ion battery packs. Use of any non-Honeywell battery may result in
damage not covered by the warranty. DO NOT attempt to charge damp/wet mobile computers or batteries.
All components must be dry before connecting to an external power source.
Front Panel
Terminal Well
Place the Optimus terminal in the terminal well to communicate with a host device, power the
terminal, and charge the terminal’s battery. Make sure that the device is securely seated.
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Terminal Well
Charging LED