Power Supply 49
E-EQ-MX5PCRG-F-ARC MX5 Reference Guide
Main Battery Pack
The main battery pack has a rugged plastic enclosure that is designed to withstand the ordinary
rigors of an industrial environment. Exercise care when transporting the battery pack making sure
it does not come in contact with excessive heat or any power source other than the LXE Multi-
Charger or the MX5 unit.
When the Main Battery Pack is properly installed in the unit it provides up to eight hours of
operation depending upon operation and accessories installed. The battery pack is resistant to
impact damage and falls of up to four feet to a concrete surface.
Under normal conditions it should last approximately eight hours before requiring a recharge. The
more you use the scanner or the transmitter, the shorter the time required between battery
recharges.
Battery Hot-Swapping
Replace the main battery pack after first pressing the power key and placing the MX5 in Suspend
Mode. LXE recommends any work in progress be saved prior to replacing the main battery pack.
Simply replace the discharged main battery with a fully-charged main battery. The backup battery
will retain data during a main battery hot-swap.
Place the battery in the battery well, making sure the tabs on the bottom of the battery pack fit into
the slots at the bottom end of the battery well. Push the battery down into the battery well while
fastening the screws. Fasten the screws tight enough to allow the rubber gasket to create a
watertight seal. If the screws do not easily twist into the threaded opening, remove the battery and
repeat the process.
Warning: Never replace the main battery in a hazardous location.
Low Battery Warning
It is recommended that the Main Battery Pack be removed and replaced when it's energy depletes.
When the Low Battery Warning appears do an orderly shut down, minimizing the operation of
any installed devices and insuring any information is saved that should be.
When the unit is in an ON state, a low battery warning dialog box appears on the display and a
warning tone is emitted.
Note: Once you receive the Low Battery Warning, you have approximately 5 minutes to
perform an orderly shutdown and replace the main battery pack before the unit powers
off. The Low Battery Warning will transition to Suspend before the computer powers off.
