Charging The Nimh Battery Using The Crd 1100; Service Life Of The Battery; Memory Effect - Symbol PDT 1100 Product Reference Manual

PDT 1100 Terminal Product Reference Guide

Charging the NiMH Battery Using the CRD 1100

The NiMH battery pack may be charged in the PDT 1100, or by itself.

Service Life of the Battery

Due to normal wear and tear, the NiMH battery gradually deteriorates and the service
period becomes shorter, even if the battery is fully charged. Generally, after about 200
charge cycles, the battery needs to be replaced. Recycle or dispose of battery properly.

Memory Effect

If the battery is not fully charged, or if it undergoes repeated cycles of incomplete charging,
the service period may shorten before the battery is really expired. This is known as
"memory effect". This can be eliminated or reduced by fully charging and then discharging
the battery in the terminal as shown on the terminal's battery indicator, or by doing battery
maintenance cycling in the cradle. Refer to
5-4
Power
Switch
Power Inlet
Connection
Figure 5-3. AC Power Supply Connection
Battery Pack Maintenance Cycling
Connection to
AC Power
Supply
on page 5-6.