Battery Information; Troubleshooting - Motorola Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Manual

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Battery Information

Symbol rechargeable battery packs are designed and constructed to the highest standards within the industry.
However, there are limitations to how long a battery can operate or be stored before needing replacement. Many
factors affect the life of a battery pack such as heat, cold, customer usage profiles, age and severe drops.
When batteries are stored over a year, battery cell manufacturers advise that some irreversible deterioration in
overall battery quality may occur. To minimize this loss, they recommend storing batteries half charged in a dry,
cool place between 41° F and 77° F (5° C and 25° C), the cooler the better, and removed from the equipment to
prevent the loss of capacity. Batteries should be charged to half capacity at least once a year. If an electrolyte
leakage is observed, avoid any contact with the affected area and properly dispose of the battery.
Replace the battery when a significant loss of run time is detected. Batteries must be charged within the 32° F to
104° F (0° C to 40°C) temperature range.
The standard warranty period for all Motorola batteries is 30 days, regardless if the battery was purchased
separately or included as part of the device.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
Table 3-1
Problem
Battery
Scanner battery requires frequent
charging.
Beeper Indications
Scanner emits low/high/low beeps.
Scanner emits a low/high/low/high
beep sequence while it is being
programmed.
Possible Causes
Battery may need reconditioning.
ADF transmit error.
Invalid ADF rule is detected.
The Code 39 buffer was erased or
there was an attempt to clear or
transmit an empty buffer.
Out of ADF parameter storage
space.
Possible Solutions
Restore the battery by performing a
battery reconditioning cycle. See
Reconditioning the Scanner Battery
on page 1-10 for more information.
See Chapter 14, Advanced Data
Formatting for information about ADF
programming.
See Chapter 14, Advanced Data
Formatting for information about ADF
programming.
Normal when scanning the Code 39
Buffering Clear Buffer bar code or
upon attempt to transmit an empty
Code 39 buffer.
Erase all rules and re-program with
shorter rules.