Zebra Technologies RP - Manual (Page 12)

UMAN-Charge 12
Conditioning Battery Packs
In order to extend battery life, battery packs should be
conditioned periodically. The NC series Quad Chargers are
equipped with a "Condition" mode, which fully discharges a
battery pack followed by a full charge cycle. Conditioning
NiCad battery packs once a week is recommended for
optimum performance of batteries.
Start the condition cycle by pressing the condition button
above the battery just connected . Refer to illustration above
for details on the NCxx04 control panel
Communications Port
The NCxx04 Quad chargers are equipped with a COM port
which allows communication between the charger and a P.C.
Condition Button
Pressing this switch will start the Condition
cycle for the battery directly below it. The
Condition Light will turn on. Condition Light:
F
LASHING
light indicates pending operation.
When the battery is next in the charger’s
sequence, it will be conditioned.
S
TEADY
light indicates conditioning is in
progress. Only one condition light will be on
continuously at any time.
Charge Light:
F
LASHING
light indicates
pending operation. When the
battery is next in the
charger’s sequence, it will be
charged.
S
TEADY
light indicates battery
is being charged. Only one
charge light will be on
continuously at any time.
Ready Light
Charging/Conditioning cycle is
completed for this battery.
Power Light:
S
TEADY
light indicates
normal operation.
F
LASHING
light indicates
a problem with the
charger.
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