Charge The Power Module - Emerson AMS Trex Quick Start Manual

• Protect the power module and AC adapter from moisture, and respect
operating and storage temperature limits listed in the Trex Device
Communicator User Guide. The AC adapter is for indoor use only.
• Do not cover the power module or AC adapter while charging. Do not
subject them to prolonged periods of direct sunlight, or place them on or
next to heat-sensitive materials.
• Charge the power module with only the provided AC adapter. The AC
adapter should not be used with other products. Failure to comply may
permanently damage the Trex unit and void the IS approval and warranty.
• Do not open or modify the power module or AC adapter. There are no
user-serviceable components or safety elements inside. Opening or
modifying them will void the warranty and could cause personal harm.
• Clean the AC adapter by clearing the terminal of dirt and debris, if
required.
• If the AC adapter is used in a manner not specified by Emerson Process
Management, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.
• The AC adapter comes complete with interchangeable plug heads for
countries UK, USA, EU and AU.
• The maximum operating altitude for the AC adapter is 2000 meters.

Charge the power module

Fully charge the power module before using it in the field. The Trex unit is
fully operable when the power module is charging. An overcharge condition
will not occur if the AC adapter is connected after charging completes. You
can charge the power module when it is attached to or detached from the
Trex unit.
To maintain performance, charge the power module frequently, preferably
after each use. Limit full discharges, if possible.
If you experience communication issues when working with a device, remove
the AC adapter from the Trex unit.
WARNING!
You cannot install, remove, or charge the Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) power module
in a hazardous area environment.
Procedure
1. Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet.
2. Attach the AC adapter cable to the charger port on the lower left side of
the Trex unit. A full charge takes approximately three to four hours.
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