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Charging Temperature
Charge batteries in temperatures from 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F). The device or cradle always performs
battery charging in a safe and intelligent manner. At higher temperatures (e.g. approximately +37°C (+98°F))
the device or cradle may for small periods of time alternately enable and disable battery charging to keep the
battery at acceptable temperatures. The device and cradle indicates when charging is disabled due to
abnormal temperatures via its LED.
5-Slot Charge Only Cradle
CAUTION: Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in Battery Safety Guidelines on page 180.
The 5-Slot Charge Only Cradle:
• Provides 5 VDC power for operating the device.
• Simultaneously charges up to five devices.
Table 14 Spare Battery LED Charging Indicators
LED LED Indication
Solid amber
Spare battery is charging.
Solid amber with alternate bright
amber
Best spare battery is charging.
Solid Green
Spare battery charging is complete.
Solid Green with alternate bright
green
Best spare battery charging is complete.
Solid Red
Spare battery is charging and battery is at the end of
useful life.
Charging complete and battery is at the end of useful life.
Fast Blinking Red (2 blinks/second)
Error in charging; check placement of spare battery and
battery is at the end of useful life.
Off
No spare battery in slot. Spare battery not placed in slot
correctly. Cradle is not powered.