
Maintaining the Dolphin's Batteries
Although the Dolphin 7200 terminal is received with the battery inserted, it is NOT ready for charging and/or deep-
!cycling. Remove the plastic insulator located between the terminal and battery connectors. Failure to remove the insulator may result in damages to the terminal.Use only the 3.6V battery packs provided by Hand Held Products. The use of any other battery pack in the Dolphin 7200 terminal will void your warranty and may result in damage to the Dolphin terminal or battery.
There are two batteries in the Dolphin:
1.Internal NiMH Backup Battery - Located inside the Dolphin, this battery backs up the RAM and clock when the NiMH main battery is discharged or removed from the terminal.
2.NiMH Battery Pack - Inserted into the back panel, the battery pack is the primary power source for operating the Dolphin.
Internal NiMH Backup Battery
The Dolphin's internal backup battery prevents the terminal from being reset if you need to remove and replace the main battery pack. The battery retains RAM data and allows the
The internal backup battery is charged by the Dolphin's main battery pack. If the terminal is left without the main battery pack for more than 30 minutes, the internal backup battery needs to be recharged.
Note: Data and programs on Drives C and D remain safe even if the internal backup battery fails. However, you must reset the
Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to maximize the life of the Dolphin's backup battery:
•Keep a charged NiMH battery pack in the Dolphin. The internal battery will prematurely discharge if there is not at least a partially charged battery in the terminal.
•Put the Dolphin in the HomeBase when the terminal is not in use.
Note: Return the Dolphin to an authorized service center when the internal battery needs to be replaced.
NiMH Battery Pack
The 3.6V, 1500 mAh
The 1500 mAh NiMH battery is designed to operate in temperature range of
! | Although the Dolphin 7200 terminal is received with the battery inserted, it is NOT ready for charging and/or deep - |
cycling. Remove the plastic insulator located between the terminal and battery connectors. Failure to remove the | |
insulator may result in damages to the terminal. |
Performance specifications for a fully charged 1500 mAh NiMH battery (using power management function calls within application):
•Up to 20 hours of usage in a Dolphin Batch terminal with a full battery charge
•Up to 20 hours of usage in a Dolphin 2D terminal with a full battery charge
Keep a charged battery pack in the Dolphin at all times to conserve the internal
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