Special Features; Power Modes - ashtech MobileMapper 100 Getting Started Manual

Special Features

Power Modes

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The receiver can be powered from one of two different
sources:
• Its internal battery (typically for field operations)
• The power line, through the AC adapter and the docking
station (typically for office work). These two items are part
of the basic supply.
The receiver can operate in two different power modes:
• Full power mode: This is the normal power mode used
during field work for which all the receiver functions are
active.
• Suspend mode: This is a power saving mode typically used
in the field to allow a quick restart after a pause. In this
mode, only some parts of the receiver are powered for the
sole purpose of restoring the context of use in which the
receiver was when it was switched to Suspend mode.
GNSS reception is not however maintained in that mode.
The receiver can also enter the Suspend mode
automatically after an idle time that you can set through
Start, Settings, Power (Advanced tab) (See also Power
Management on page 4) or in case of a very low battery
after dismissing successively the two "low battery" alerts.
Please note the following points whenever the receiver is
connected to a docking station powered by the AC adapter:
• If the receiver is currently on, the power input is switched
automatically from the internal battery to the AC adapter.
• Whether the receiver is on or off, the internal battery is
tested for its charging status. If it is discharged, a
charging sequence is started automatically. The end of
charging is also automatically detected, meaning you are
allowed to keep the battery and/or the receiver on the
docking station without any risk of overcharging.
• The AC adapter and docking station are designed to
provide power to the receiver while ensuring the charging
of two batteries (one in the receiver and the other
connected at the back of the docking station).
• The receiver can also be switched to Suspend mode while
being connected to the docking station.