Chapter 7: Peripheral Devices & Accessories

Battery Charging–LED Behaviour

If a link is established between a WORKABOUT PRO and a host, the application on the host and on the hand-held must have a recovery mechanism in the event that the WORKABOUT PRO is removed from the dock and the link is interrupted.

7.10.5 Battery Charging–LED Behaviour

The quad docking station supplies DC power to enable the WORKABOUT PRO internal fast charger. Charge status is displayed on the hand-held LEDthe LED turns red while the battery is being charged and turns green once the charge is complete. If the battery is fully charged when the unit is inserted in the docking station, the LED flashes red for less than a second and then turns green. Battery charging continues whether the WORKABOUT PRO is switched on or off.

It can take up to 4 hours to fully charge the internal battery.

7.10.6 Troubleshooting

The indicators, applications and drivers required to use and monitor the docking station are installed on the WORKABOUT PROno indicators or applications are present on the docking station itself.

7.10.6.1 Network Link Unsuccessful

If a network link fails, the WORKABOUT PRO application alerts the operator that the link was unsuccessful.

7.10.6.2 Hand-Held LED Does Not Light When Docked

Check that the quad docking station has poweris the Power LED on the docking station illuminated?

Try inserting the WORKABOUT PRO in another well in the quad dock.

Check for dirt or contamination on the docking contacts at the bottom of the WORKABOUT PRO. Wipe the contacts with a damp cloth if necessary.

Check the pogo pins inside the dock cradle for dirt. Gently wipe with a damp cloth if they appear to be dirty or discoloured.

Check that the pogo pins are not bent or damaged.

Remove and reinsert the WORKABOUT PRO in the cradle, and check that the latch is holding the unit in place (the pogo pins must be compressed for proper contact).

Make certain that the battery installed in the WORKABOUT PRO is not defective.

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