Charging The Linear Imager Scanner Battery; Turning Off The Linear Imager Scanner Battery - Motorola LI4278 Product Reference Manual

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Charging the Linear Imager Scanner Battery

Fully charge the linear imager scanner battery before using the linear imager scanner for the first time. To
charge the linear imager scanner battery, place the linear imager scanner in the cradle, ensuring that the metal
contacts on the bottom of the linear imager scanner touch the contacts on the cradle. A complete charge of a
fully discharged battery can take typically three hours using external power and typically five hours when
powered from a host.
For battery charging LED indicators see
battery reconditioning LED indicators.
CAUTION
Charging LED Definitions
Table 1-3
LED Indication
Green - Slow
Continuous Flash
Red & Green -
Continuous Flash
Green - Fast
Continuous Flash
Green - Solid
Red

Turning Off the Linear Imager Scanner Battery

To turn off the NiMH battery for long term storage or shipping:
Scan Battery Off bar code below.
1.
To turn the battery back on, place the linear imager scanner in the cradle.
2.
Table 1-3
To avoid a battery temperature fault, always charge the battery in the linear imager scanner within the
recommended temperature of 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) nominal, 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C) ideal.
Non-critical battery temperature fault. Battery is above or below normal operating
temperature.
If this occurs, do not use the linear imager scanner and move the linear imager scanner to a
location within normal operating temperature. The linear imager scanner can remain in the
cradle while the battery warms or cools to normal operating temperature.
Note: For appropriate charging temperatures, see
Critical battery temperature fault. Battery is above or below normal operating temperature.
If this occurs, do not use the linear imager scanner and move the linear imager scanner to a
location within normal operating temperature. The linear imager scanner can remain in the
cradle while the battery warms or cools to normal operating temperature.
Note: For appropriate charging temperatures, see
Linear imager scanner is charging.
Linear imager scanner is fully charged.
Battery may require pre-charge.
and Table 2-2 on page 2-5. See
Indication
Table 3-3 on page
Table 3-3 on page
Battery Off
Table 1-4 on page 1-13 for
3-10.
3-10.