Badger Meter Inc 2010H Manual De Usuario

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The PowerBoot includes the batteries to power the unit, the power port used to charge the unit, and the I/O ports that are 

used to communicate with other devices using a USB or serial cable.

The Trimble Ranger has been designed to operate with the internal BlueTooth® and 802.11 wireless communication features 

and will automatically turn them off when not in use. Do not turn these wireless features on unless instructed. Leaving these 

wireless options on will reduce battery life.

Tips for extending the battery life:

 - Use the backlight only when necessary. Use the Fn + Power keys to toggle the backlight on and off. Tap Start / 

Settings / System / Backlight to minimize the amount of time the backlight stays on when the unit is idle. Also, a 

brighter backlight uses more power than a dim setting.

 - When working in cold temperatures, keep the unit as warm as possible. 

The PowerBoot can be charged when installed or separately from the main unit. Connect the appropriate outlet adapter to 

the AC charger. Plug the charger into an electrical outlet and plug the barrel end of the charger into the PowerBoot.

The unit will be fully charged in approximately 4.5 hours. The acceptable temperature range for charging the battery is be-

tween +5°C and +35°C (+41°F and +95°F).

The PowerBoot Module also has an LED that provides an indication of charging status.

The LED states are shown in the following table.

Normal usage:
Off 

No charger present or it is unplugged

Fast blink 

Fast charge

Slow blink 

Topoff charge

On

Charging complete

Error conditions:
1 - 2 short flashes *  Temperature out of range for charging
3 short flashes 

Wrong charger

Note: If the fully-charged unit is still connected to the charger, the status found in Settings / System / Power will report 

the battery power remaining as if the unit were still on battery power.