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Charging Temperature
Charge batteries in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°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 Ethernet Cradle
CAUTION: Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in Battery Safety Guidelines on page 214.
The 5-Slot Ethernet Cradle:
• Provides 5.0 VDC power for operating the device.
• Connects the device (up to five) to an Ethernet network.
Table 19 Spare Battery Charging LED Indicators
LED Indication
Slow Blinking Amber Spare battery is charging.
Solid Green Charging complete.
Fast Blinking Amber Error in charging; check placement of spare battery.
Slow Blinking Red Spare battery is charging and battery is at the end of useful life.
Solid Red Charging complete and battery is at the end of useful life.
Fast Blinking Red 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 correctly; cradle is
not powered.