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MX6 PPC Reference Guide
Main Battery Pack
The main battery pack has a rugged plastic enclosure that is designed to withstand the ordinary
rigors of an industrial environment. The main battery pack is a modular device and is the battery
pack cover/case as well. It should never be disassembled. Exercise care when transporting the
battery pack making sure it does not come in contact with excessive heat or any power source
other than the LXE battery chargers, powered docking cradles or the MX6 PPC unit.
When the main battery pack is properly installed in the unit it provides up to eight hours of
operation depending upon operation and accessories installed. The battery pack is resistant to
impact damage and falls of up to four feet to a concrete surface.
Under normal conditions it should last approximately eight hours before requiring a recharge. The
more you use the scanner or the transmitter, the shorter the time required between battery
recharges.
Battery Hot-Swapping
When the main battery power level is low, the MX6 PPC will signal the user with a warning
dialog box on the display, a specific toolbar icon and a warning tone. The low battery warning
notice and tones continue until the main battery is replaced, the battery completely depletes, or the
MX6 PPC is placed in a powered docking cradle.
You can replace the main battery by simply removing the discharged battery and installing a
charged battery within a five minute time limit (or before the backup battery depletes).
When the Main Battery is removed, the MX6 PPC automatically suspends, the display is turned
off and the backup battery will continue to power the unit for at least five minutes. Though data is
retained, the MX6 PPC cannot be used until a new main battery pack is installed. After installing
the new battery, the MX6 PPC automatically transitions to the On state. Full operational recovery
from Suspend can take several seconds while the radio (if installed) is reestablishing an RF link.
If the backup battery depletes before a fully charged main battery can be inserted, the MX6 PPC
performs a hard reset. Programs and data in RAM is lost. Press the Power key to turn the MX6
PPC On after the hard reset.
Low Battery Warning
It is recommended that the main battery pack be removed and replaced when it's energy depletes.
When the Low Battery Warning appears do an orderly shut down, minimizing the operation of
any installed devices and insuring any information is saved that should be.
When the unit is in an ON state, a low battery warning dialog box appears on the display and a
warning tone is emitted.
Note: Once you receive the Low Battery Warning, you have approximately 5 minutes to
perform an orderly shutdown and replace the main battery pack before the unit powers
off. The Low Battery Warning will transition to Suspend before the computer powers off.
