Charge Batteries - CipherLab CP60 Reference Manual

1.4.2. CHARGE BATTERIES

Due to shipment, it is likely that the main battery and backup battery won't be fully charged
when you receive the package. Before setting the mobile computer to work, charge the
main battery to full by direct charging via a power adapter (with the help of a Snap-on
Charging & Communication Cable or Charging & Communication Cradle).
Since the main battery is the only source backup battery taps power from, be sure to install
main battery for the 1
Some key facts about charging batteries:
Charging Time
Main battery: It takes circa 4 hours to charge standard size main battery, and 6 hours to charge
high capacity battery to full (via direct charging with power adapter). The battery charging LED
above the touchscreen (the one to the right) lights red or orange during charging (depending on
the battery level at the moment), and lights green when mobile computer is near 100% charged.
Backup battery: The backup battery is rechargeable by both main battery and power adapter.
It takes about 5 hours to charge it to full, however it does not need to be fully charged for the
mobile computer to work.
Charging Temperature
It is recommended that batteries be charged at room temperature (18°C~25°C) for optimal
performance.
Charging stops when temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 35°C. In this case the battery
charging LED will be continuously blinking in red.
Power Consumption
When all radios (802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth, mobile data (HSPA+), GPS) are active on battery
power, main battery level drops substantially.
In order to prevent the system from shutting down due to depleted main battery, we suggest
that you keep a fully charged battery for replacement or have the mobile computer access the
radios on external power.
The following guides how to charge batteries.
DIRECT CHARGING USING SNAP-ON CABLE
Direct charging of the mobile computer relies on the Snap-on Charging & Communication
Cable (hereinafter "snap-on cable"). There is a power jack on the connector of this cable to
connect external power.
Prior to charging, install main battery as described in
steps below:
1) Attach the snap-on cable to the mobile computer.
2) Plug the head of the power adapter cord into the power jack located on snap-on cable's
connector.
3) Connect the power adapter to a power outlet.
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charge so both main battery and backup battery get charged.
Chapter 1 Use Mobile Computer
Main Battery Setup. Then follow the
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