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PRODUCT MARKETING BULLETIN IX104TU082304_v1
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Technical Update Bulletin
iX104
Issue Date: 08/23/2004
Last Updated: 08/23/2004
Document ID: IX104TU082304_v1
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000, XP Pro and XP Tablet Edition
Category: iX104 Batteries 4
1
wh, 5
5
wh
Distribution:
Application Models: iX104R, iX104RD, iX104T, iX104TD, iX104C2
Classification: External
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Item 1 – iX104 Li-Manganese Batteries
Li-Manganese Batteries
Li-Manganese batteries are the newest technology batteries and offer several
advantages over NiMH and NiCd batteries. Li-Manganese batteries are
preferred for their lighter weight and higher performance. Lithium-ion batteries
are typically 20-35% lighter and will provide 10-20% better performance than a
NiMH battery of equivalent mAh rating. Lithium-ion batteries are also unique in
that they are not susceptible to the "memory effect".
A new Li-Manganese battery will benefit from an initial
"conditioning"
of the
battery. For the first 3 charge cycles, fully charge the battery overnight and allow
it to fully discharge before recharging. Once conditioned, Li-Manganese
batteries will perform best when charged at a rate somewhere between a
conventional slow charge and a rapid charge. When rapid charging, Li-
Manganese batteries require a charger designed to charge Lithium batteries. To
achieve a true full charge when rapid charging, the battery needs to be slow
charged the last 10-15% of its charge cycle. Most "intelligent" desktop and
Lithium-battery rapid chargers provide this capability. A Li-Manganese battery
may be damaged by extensive overcharging (continuously on a charger for more
than 24 hours).
