Intermec Data Collection PC User Manual page 318

5020 Data Collection PC User's Manual
Guidelines for Managing Batteries (continued)
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Bridge Battery
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Storing the 5020
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Cold
Temperatures
(Using the 5020
in sub-freezing
environments)
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If the charge on the bridge battery falls below 50%, turn off the 5020 and insert a
fully charged main battery pack. The main battery pack will fully charge the bridge
battery in approximately 72 hours.
If the charge on the bridge battery falls below 25%, turn off the 5020 and apply AC
power. Remove AC power after the main battery pack is charged. Do not remove
the main battery pack until the Power applet indicates that the bridge battery has at
least a 50% charge. For help using the Power applet, see Chapter 4, "Customizing
the 5020 Using the Control Panel."
If you are going to store the 5020 for less than 2 weeks, insert a fully charged main
battery pack before you store the 5020.
If you are going to store the 5020 for more than 2 weeks, save your data and
remove the main battery pack.
If you use the 5020 in a cold temperature environment, battery life will be reduced.
Battery life depends on temperature, battery model, input device, age of the battery
pack, your usage, and duty cycle factors. If you use the 5020 for extended periods
of time in sub-freezing environments, you may need to change the main battery
pack more often.
Do not store the 5020 in a cold temperature environment. When you are not using
the 5020, keep it in a warmer area to make sure the battery chargers will continue
operating.
Store the battery chargers and spare batteries in a warm (office) environment to
ensure the most efficient operation.
If the bridge battery charge is low, move the 5020 to a warmer environment to
charge the bridge battery. The bridge battery charger operates between 0°C and
40°C (32°F and 104°F). If you are using the 5020 in an area outside this
temperature range, the bridge battery will not charge.
Charge the main battery pack in an area or room where the temperature is above
freezing.
If you have been using the 5020 in a cold temperature environment and need to
replace or charge either battery, let the batteries warm up for a half hour before you
charge them.
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