Batteries; Main Battery; Backup Battery; Battery Hot-Swapping - LXE MX3X User Manual

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Batteries

Note: New batteries must be charged prior to use.If the Main Battery and Backup Battery are
depleted, the computer reverts to factory default values. RF configuration parameters
will need to re-entered when the depleted Main Battery is replaced. The Backup Battery
is eventually recharged by the Main Battery.
The MX3X computer is designed to work with a Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) battery from LXE. Under
normal conditions it should last approximately eight to ten hours before requiring a recharge. The
more you use the scanner or the RF transmitter, the shorter the time required between battery
recharges. The MX3X keeps date and time valid for a minimum of four days using a fully charged
Backup Battery and a Main Battery that has reached the Low Warning point.

Main Battery

The main battery has a rugged plastic enclosure that is designed to withstand the ordinary rigors
of an industrial environment. Exercise care when transporting the battery making sure it does not
come in contact with excessive heat or any power source other than an LXE MultiCharger or
MX3X unit.

Backup Battery

The internal Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) backup battery provides power to the unit for a short
amount of time when the main battery has been depleted, removed or has failed. The backup
battery requires no user intervention. Replacement is performed by LXE.
Note: An uninterrupted external power source (wall AC adapters or DC/DC converters)
transfers power to the MX3X internal charging circuitry which, in turn, recharges the
Main Battery and Backup Battery.

Battery Hot-Swapping

When the battery power level is low, the BATT-M LED illuminates and remains on. You can
replace the main battery without shutting the unit off. Simply replace the discharged battery with a
fully-charged battery. The backup battery will retain data during a main battery hot-swap for at
least five minutes.
MX3X User's Guide
Batteries
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