PATROL II LCD User's Manual Rev.D
2011-04-01
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Note: Supplying the reader from disposable batteries (e.g. alkaline) is allowed only under the
condition that before connecting to the USB port the non-rechargeable batteries are taken out from
the reader or reader is reconfigured for operation with this kind of batteries (in
Patrol Master
software select battery type:
Non-rechargeable batteries
). Violating this rule might cause
damage to the batteries and reader as well.
Charging batteries
Upon connection to USB port reader automatically starts battery charging procedure (message
Charging in progress
appears in upper display line and on the bottom line an animated charging
symbol consisting of a growing line of stars (*) followed with total amount of time spent for
charging). Depending on the battery capacity, charging can last from few minutes (if the batteries
are almost fully charged) up to 8 hours (for completely discharged 2100 mAh batteries). Reader
automatically recognizes the moment when batteries are fully charged and displays the message
Charging completed
accompanied with a information about total charging time. Pressing the
ON/OFF button during charging makes the reader abandon battery charging and switch to normal
work with time/date display. In order to resume interrupted charging procedure reader should be
disconnected from the USB port and the re-connected again after a while.
Note: Reader connected to USB port does not switch automatically to the standby mode but
remains in the normal work for entire time when it is powered from USB.
It is not recommended to charge batteries with every occasion when reader is connected to USB
port. Generally, battery should be charged only when necessary (e.g. when
Battery weak
message appeared). In order to avoid unnecessary charging press ON/OFF button first then
connect the reader to USB or start
Patrol Master and charging will be stopped automatically.
Replacing batteries
Whenever you change battery for another type or capacity do not forget to make adequate settings
in reader’s configuration. Follow instructions bellow for easy and comfortable battery replacement.
Always observe battery polarity when inserting into the reader. Note, there is an instruction
imprinted on the internal space of battery compartment which shows proper battery orientation.
When polarity is wrong battery will quickly discharge through electronic module of the reader.
Note: It is forbidden to throw out waste batteries along with normal garbage. They should be
stored in special containers for waste batteries or sent back to manufacturer.
