50 Handling Batteries Safely
MX6 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX6RG-E-ARC
Handling Batteries Safely
• Never dispose of a battery in a fire. This may cause an explosion.
• Do not replace individual cells in a battery pack.
• Do not attempt to pry open the battery pack shell.
• Be careful when handling any battery. If a battery is broken or shows signs of leakage do
not attempt to charge it. Dispose of it using proper procedures.
Caution
Battery cells contain a chemical solution which burns skin, eyes, etc. Leakage
from cells is the only possible way for such exposure to occur. In this event,
rinse the affected area thoroughly with water. If the solution contacts the eyes,
get immediate medical attention.
Caution
Lithium and Li-Ion batteries are capable of delivering high currents when
accidentally shorted. Accidental shorting can occur when contact is made with
jewelry, metal surfaces, conductive tools, etc., making the objects very hot.
Never place a battery in a pocket or case with keys, coins, or other metal
objects.
Main Battery Pack
The main battery pack has a rugged plastic enclosure that is designed to withstand the ordinary
rigors of an industrial environment. The main battery pack is a modular device and is the battery
pack cover/case as well. It should never be disassembled. 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 battery chargers, powered docking cradles or the MX6 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
When the main battery power level is low, the MX6 will signal the user with a warning dialog box
on the display, a specific toolbar icon and a warning tone. The low battery warning notice and
tones continue until the main battery is replaced, the battery completely depletes, or the MX6 is
placed in a powered docking cradle.
You can replace the main battery by simply removing the discharged battery and installing a
charged battery within a five minute time limit (or before the backup battery depletes).
When the main battery is removed, the MX6 automatically suspends, the display is turned off and
the backup battery will continue to power the unit for at least five minutes. Though data is
retained, the MX6 cannot be used until a new main battery pack is installed. After installing the
new battery, the MX6 automatically transitions to the On state. Full operational recovery from
Suspend can take several seconds while the radio (if installed) is reestablishing an RF link.
If the backup battery depletes before a fully charged main battery can be inserted, the MX6
performs a hard reset. Programs and data in RAM is lost. Press the Power key to turn the MX6 On
after the hard reset.
