Batteries
Batteries
Note: LXE recommends that the correct MX3 Multicharger Plus always be used to charge the MX3X’s main battery. The
Multicharger plus label is located on the back of the MX3X multi-charger and the multicharger must have been upgraded
to V1.01 to charge the MX3X’s main battery pack to 100%. Contact your LXE representative for further information about
theV1.01 upgrade kit, if needed.
The MX3X is designed to work with a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack from LXE. The MX3X receives continuous power from
two batteries. There is a Lithium-Ion main battery that can be recharged separately by an LXE approved battery charging unit.
The main battery is recharged, if required, while installed in a powered cradle or when the MX3X is connected to external power
using the power jack. There is a 50 mAh Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd) backup battery inside the MX3X that is recharged only by the
main battery.
Note: LXE recommends the correct Desktop Cradle always be used to store / charge / communicate with the MX3X. The
Desktop Cradle label is located on the bottom of the cradle. The Desktop cradle, compatible with the MX3X, Product
Number is MX3002DSKCRDL.
Main Battery
The main battery 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, metal objects
(coins, keys) or any power source other than the LXE Multi-Charger or the MX3X battery well. When the main battery is
properly installed in the MX3X 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,
the wireless client, or the backlight at it’s brightest setting, the shorter the time required between battery recharges.
Battery Hot-Swapping
When the main battery power level is low, the MX3X will signal the user with a warning dialog box on the display and the BATT
M LED illuminates red. The Batt-M LED is illuminated until the main battery is replaced, the battery completely depletes,
external power is applied to the mobile device using the power jack, or the MX3X is placed in a powered cradle.
You can replace the main battery by simply removing the discharged battery and installing a fully charged battery within a five
minute time limit (or before the backup battery depletes). When the main battery is removed, the MX3X automatically
transitions to the Critical Suspend state. During Critical Suspend, theMX3X’s backup battery will continue to power the unit for
at least five minutes. Though data is retained, the MX3X cannot be used until a fully charged main battery is installed. After
installing the fully charged battery, the MX3Xautomatically transitions to the Suspend state. To resume from the Suspend
state, tap the Power button. Full operational recovery from Suspend can take several seconds while the wireless device is
reestablishing a network link.
If the backup battery depletes before a fully charged main battery can be inserted, the MX3X will turn OFF and the Power key
must be used after the main battery is installed.
All configuration data is saved to flash memory before the computer powers off.
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