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User’s Guide 9
Rapid flashing indicates that charging is taking place. Rapid charging
occurs when the battery temperature is between 10°C (50°F) and 46°C
(115°F), and/or voltage of the battery is between 2.0 and 3.2V. Charge
time is less than 4.2 hours. Rapid charge ends with the battery at
approximately 90 to 95% capacity. The CHARGE LED remains on
steady when trickle charging or after the charge cycle is complete.
Tips for
Extending
Battery Life
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries will better hold a charge if
allowed to discharge at least once a week. The chemical reactions that
correspond to charge and discharge in a rechargeable battery should
occur to obtain the maximum number of charge/discharge cycles in
the battery. If a battery is removed from the scanner and stored, it
should be fully charged when stored. Batteries will lose the ability to
hold a charge when stored for long periods of time (weeks, months, or
longer).
Batteries will typically have about 30% charge capacity when shipped.
To assure maximum usage, the battery should be fully charged before
use.
Store your battery in a cool dry place. Do not leave your battery
exposed to direct sunlight or temperatures below 0°C (30°F) and above
38°C (100°F).
Disposing of
Batteries
There presently are no US, North America or World disposal require-
ments for NiMH batteries, so when they won't hold a charge anymore,
the batteries can be disposed of, preferably through a recycling center.
NOTE
A scanner may be charged simultaneously while
other scanners are in use with the Base Station.
NOTE
Batteries will not charge if their temperature is
below 0°C (30°F). If a battery that is too cold is
inserted into the Base Station, the Charge LED will
not illuminate.