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Charging the Linear Imager Scanner Battery
Fully charge the linear imager scanner battery before using the linear imager scanner for the first time. To
charge the linear imager scanner battery, place the linear imager scanner in the cradle, ensuring that the metal
contacts on the bottom of the linear imager scanner touch the contacts on the cradle. A complete charge of a
fully discharged battery can take typically three hours using external power and typically five hours when
powered from a host.
For battery charging LED indicators see Table 1-3 and Table 2-2 on page 2-5. See Table 1-4 on page 1-13 for
battery reconditioning LED indicators.
Turning Off the Linear Imager Scanner Battery
To turn off the NiMH battery for long term storage or shipping:
1. Scan Battery Off bar code below.
Battery Off
2. To turn the battery back on, place the linear imager scanner in the cradle.
CAUTION To avoid a battery temperature fault, always charge the battery in the linear imager scanner within the
recommended temperature of 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) nominal, 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C) ideal.
Table 1-3
Charging LED Definitions
LED Indication Indication
Green - Slow
Continuous Flash
Non-critical battery temperature fault. Battery is above or below normal operating
temperature.
If this occurs, do not use the linear imager scanner and move the linear imager scanner to a
location within normal operating temperature. The linear imager scanner can remain in the
cradle while the battery warms or cools to normal operating temperature.
Note: For appropriate charging temperatures, see
Table 3-3 on page 3-10
.
Red & Green -
Continuous Flash
Critical battery temperature fault. Battery is above or below normal operating temperature.
If this occurs, do not use the linear imager scanner and move the linear imager scanner to a
location within normal operating temperature. The linear imager scanner can remain in the
cradle while the battery warms or cools to normal operating temperature.
Note: For appropriate charging temperatures, see
Table 3-3 on page 3-10
.
Green - Fast
Continuous Flash
Linear imager scanner is charging.
Green - Solid Linear imager scanner is fully charged.
Red Battery may require pre-charge.