Chapter 4 - Power Modes And Batteries; Power Modes; On Mode; Suspend Mode - Honeywell MX8 User Manual

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Power Modes and Batteries

Power Modes

On Mode

The Display
When the display is On:
• the keyboard, touch screen and all peripherals function normally
• the display backlight is on until the Backlight timer expires, then it dims
The MX8
After a new MX8 has been received, a charged main battery inserted, and the Power key tapped, the MX8 is always On
until both batteries are drained completely of power.
When the main battery and backup battery are drained completely, the unit is in the Off mode. The unit transitions from the
Off mode to the On mode when a charged main battery is inserted or external power is applied and the Power key is
pressed.

Suspend Mode

The Suspend mode is entered when the unit is inactive for a predetermined period of time or the user taps the Power key.
MX8 Suspend timers are set using Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power > Schemes tab.
A Power key tap wakes the unit and resets the display backlight timers. Primary Wake up events can be configured via a
Power Management API call, e.g.; any key press, a trigger press, a touch screen tap, AC adapter insert, USB cable insert,
or Serial cable CTS will also wake the unit and reset the display backlight timers. When the unit wakes up, the Display
Backlight and the Power Off timers begin the countdown again.
The MX8 should be placed in Suspend mode before hotswapping the main battery.

Off Mode

The unit is in Off Mode when the main battery and the backup battery are depleted. Insert a fully charged main battery and
press the Power key to turn the MX8 On.

Batteries

The MX8 is designed to work with a Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) battery. Under normal conditions it should last approximately eight to
ten hours before requiring a recharge. The more you use the scanner or the wireless transmitter, the shorter the time required
between battery recharges.
A suspended MX8 maintains the date and time for a minimum of two days using a main battery that has reached the Low
Warning point and a fully charged backup battery. The MX8 retains data, during a main battery hot swap, for at least 5 minutes.
Note: New main battery packs must be charged prior to use. This process takes up to five hours in an MX8 Multi-Charger and
five hours when the MX8 is connected to external power.

Checking Battery Status

Tap the Start > Settings > Power > Battery tab. Battery level, power status and charge remaining is displayed. Turbo setting
can be enabled and disabled using this control panel.
Note: Power drain increases substantially in Turbo mode.

Main Battery Pack

The main battery pack has a rugged plastic enclosure that is designed to withstand the ordinary rigors of an industrial
environment. Exercise care when transporting the battery pack making sure it does not come in contact with excessive heat
or any power source other than the MX8 Multi-Charger or the MX8 unit. The battery pack enclosure functions as the
protective cover for the battery well.
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