Motorola RD5000, Integrator Manual

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Getting Started 1 - 7
Charging the Battery
Charging the Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery
Before using the reader for the first time, connect the reader to the optional power supply (see Figure 1-5 on page
1-8 ) and charge the battery until the amber charge indicator light remains lit (see Table 1-3 on page 1-5 ) for charge
status indications). After the initial charge cycle, charge time is less than four hours.
The reader is equipped with a memory backup battery which automatically charges from the fully-charged main
battery. When the reader is used for the first time, the backup battery requires approximately 15 hours to fully
charge. This is also true any time the backup battery is discharged, which occurs when the main battery is
removed for several hours. The backup battery retains data in memory for at least 30 minutes when the main
battery is removed. When the reader reaches a very low battery state, the combination of main battery and backup
battery retains data in memory for at least 72 hours.
Use the following to charge the main battery:
•
Accessories: The reader charging cable provides charging capability.
- Power supply and a charging cable
•
The reader charging accessories are used to charge batteries that are removed from the reader.
- Four Slot Spare Battery Charger
- Universal Battery Charger (UBC)
Charging the Battery
After the initial charging, charge the battery in the reader using the charging cable with the appropriate power
supply. Or the battery may be removed and charged in a spare battery charger (see
Charging Spare Batteries on
page 1-9 ). The battery fully charges in less than four hours.
1.
Ensure the power supply is connected to the appropriate power source (see Chapter 3, Accessories for setup
information).
2.
Connect the power supply to the reader.
3.
The reader starts to charge automatically. The amber Battery LED, lights to show the charge status. See Table
1-3 for charging indications.
NOTE Do not remove the main battery within the first 15 hours of use. If the main battery is removed before the
backup battery is fully charged, data may be lost.