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OmniScan MX2 — Getting Started Guide
Figure 1 Battery replacement
The OmniScan MX2 can operate using only one battery, making it possible to remove the other battery
while the unit is in operation (hot swap). When two batteries are used, the OmniScan MX2
automatically discharges both batteries at the same time, increasing the remaining operating time by
about 10 %. To discharge one battery at a time, simply remove the other battery.
Charging the Batteries
To charge the batteries
Connect the OmniScan MX2 to the supplied DC power adaptor.
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When the OmniScan MX2 is connected to a proper DC power source and is turned off, it
will automatically recharge any battery requiring charging, starting with the weakest
battery (if the recharge conditions are met).
Once the weakest battery has reached the level of the other battery, both batteries are
charged simultaneously.
The power indicator light indicates that batteries are currently being recharged when it
flashes orange. When the charge is complete, the power indicator light emits a steady
orange light. Each battery can take up to 3.5 hours to fully charge from a completely
discharged state (less than 5 % remaining charge).
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When the OmniScan MX2 is running and connected to a proper DC power source, it will
automatically recharge any battery requiring charging, starting with the weakest battery (if
the recharge conditions are met). The indicator for the battery being recharged flashes
yellow.
Once the weakest battery has reached the same level as the other battery, both batteries are
charged simultaneously.
Because the OmniScan MX2 is running, less power is available from the DC source to
recharge the battery or batteries. As such, it could take up to 8 hours to charge each
completely discharged battery. For more information about battery charge status, refer to
the
OmniScan MX and MX2 User’s Manual
.
The OmniScan MX2 DC power adaptor (P/N: OMNI-A-AC [U8767093]) is designed to charge
OmniScan MX2 batteries only (P/N: OMNI-A-BATT [U8760010]). Do not attempt to charge any other
type of battery, or use any other chargers/adaptors. Doing so could cause an explosion or injury. Do
not attempt to power or charge other electronic equipment with the OMNI-A-AC DC power adaptor,
as doing so could cause an explosion resulting in death or serious personal injury.
Battery Status Indicators
When the OmniScan MX2 is running, the battery status is shown by indicators located on the upper-
left corner of the touch-screen display. These indicators display the amount of power remaining in
each battery using one of the two following methods:
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The remaining operational time is displayed inside the battery status indicator. This
information can only be displayed accurately after the OmniScan MX2 has been operating
for approximately 15 minutes.
