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E-EQ-MX6RG-E-ARC MX6 Reference Guide
Charging a Battery Using the Desktop Docking Cradle
Note: The cradle must be connected to an AC/DC power source before battery charging can
occur.
The Desktop Cradle has an Auxiliary Battery Well that is used to charge a single main battery
pack in the charged desk mount docking cradle while at the same time the cradle can charge the
battery in an MX6 in the charging/communication slot .
The MX6 unit does not have to be in the main charging well because each charger operates
independently of the other. The spare battery will charge in four hours.
The cradle senses when a battery pack is fully charged and automatically switches to maintain the
battery at full capacity indefinitely.
How To Charge a Spare Battery Pack
1. Insert the end of the battery without the locking tab into the bottom of the auxiliary well
opening.
2. Snap the battery into place with a hinging motion.
3. Once the battery is inserted, observe the Aux Battery LED to monitor the charging process.
See the “MX6 Cradle Reference Guide” for further information.
Docking Cradles
Note: The “MX6 Cradle Reference Guide” contains docking cradle installation and further
information.
The docking cradles give the MX6 the ability to communicate with a host computer and other
equipment. The MX6 can be either On or in Suspend mode while in the cradles.
Using wall AC adapters or DC/DC converters, the docking cradle transfers power to the internal
charging circuitry of the MX6 and, in turn, the MX6 recharges the main battery. The desktop
docking cradle recharges both the MX6 main battery and an auxiliary battery at the same time.
The vehicle docking cradle uses a 12V cigarette lighter adapter or a bare wire 12-48V power
supply to transfer power to the internal charging circuitry of the MX6 and, in turn, the MX6
recharges the main battery. A powered docking cradle gives the MX6 the ability to communicate
with a host computer and other equipment.
A complete battery charge of the main battery pack and an extra battery pack using the desktop
docking cradle takes less than four hours. The vehicle cradle completely charges the main battery
in the MX6 is less than four hours.
The cradles require an external power source, before communications or battery charging is
available.
When the desktop and vehicle cradles are receiving external power and the MX6 is properly
seated in the charging bay, the DOCK LED is green. When the battery in the MX6 is charging the
DOCK LED is green.
