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Boomer II User Manual & Integrator’s Guide _________________________________________________Installation 
 
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Batteries 
The Boomer II OEM Modem may be powered by batteries if used with 
a handheld device. 
For battery operated devices, battery selection is a critical decision, 
requiring consideration of many factors. These include cell size, 
internal impedance, charging requirements, and susceptibility to 
common battery phenomena, such as memory effect or overcharging. 
Each of these factors is discussed in detail in this section. 
The selected battery must be able to meet the Boomer II power 
requirements as mentioned previously. 
Three prevailing battery technologies exist today: 
 
Nickel cadmium (NiCad) batteries may be used for devices 
requiring wide temperature ranges.  
 
Nickel metal hydride (NiMH) and  
 
Lithium ion (Li+) batteries may also be used for devices utilised 
above 0ºC. Specifications for these batteries should be obtained 
from the manufacturer. 
NiCad 
 
Most mature technology 
 
Lower energy density (energy/volume) than NiMH or Li-ion 
 
Available in all cell sizes, including AA, 2/3A, 4/5A, A, 4/3A, 
and so on. This represents the greatest number of packaging 
options. 
 
Exhibits a memory effect when not occasionally discharged 
below the lower extent of its operating voltage. The memory 
effect reduces the usable capacity of each battery cell. 
 
Internal impedance of 25-30
µΩ per 1.2V cell 
 
Typical cell voltages are 1.2V, with multiple cells used to 
obtain higher operating voltages 
 
Can withstand high current pulses, which are characteristic of 
packet data applications 
 
Typical charge method is 
−∆ V (known as negative delta 
voltage), which involves charging the battery while looking for 
the battery voltage to peak. Then enter a slight overcharge 
condition, where the voltage actually begins to decrease prior to 
terminating battery charging. NiCad is the most robust battery 
technology available today for non vehicular applications. 
NiCad can withstand over charging, over discharging, and harsh 
environments with reasonable resilience. 
 
Raw battery cells or battery packs can be purchased from 
suppliers