Honeywell International Inc. 7400-476 Manuale Utente
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Dolphin® QuadCharger
The Dolphin® QuadCharger provides intelligent battery management for NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) Dolphin 7400/7450 battery
packs.
packs.
This device fully charges as many as four NiMH batteries in 2.5 hours. Charging slots work independently to control charging
and discharging of individual battery packs. The QuadCharger is compatible with all models in the Dolphin® 7400/7450 family
of hand held computers.
and discharging of individual battery packs. The QuadCharger is compatible with all models in the Dolphin® 7400/7450 family
of hand held computers.
As battery packs charge, the charging circuitry follows a three-step process that senses changes in temperature and voltage and
drops to a trickle charge when the packs are fully charged. This feature allows the user to leave batteries in the charger
indefinitely, which maintains the batteries at peak capacity without damage. The charger also resets and calibrates battery pack
data to accurately show battery status on the Dolphin display.
drops to a trickle charge when the packs are fully charged. This feature allows the user to leave batteries in the charger
indefinitely, which maintains the batteries at peak capacity without damage. The charger also resets and calibrates battery pack
data to accurately show battery status on the Dolphin display.
The QuadCharger conditions and calibrates batteries for longer, more consistent performance.
Dolphin QuadCharger Parts and Function
Top Panel
Charging Pocket
The QuadCharger has four charging pockets for charging and/or conditioning batteries for Dolphin 7400/7450 terminals.
Power Switch
Press and hold the Power Switch for approximately one second, then release, to turn on the QuadCharger. The Power Switch
LED is green when the unit is on. To turn the charger off, press and hold the Power Switch for about two seconds and then
release. This feature prevents the unit from being accidently turned off during use or on when not in use.
LED is green when the unit is on. To turn the charger off, press and hold the Power Switch for about two seconds and then
release. This feature prevents the unit from being accidently turned off during use or on when not in use.
Condition Switch
Press the Condition Switch to start a battery conditioning cycle. The orange Conditon Switch LED flashes during the conditioning
cycle.
cycle.
Status LEDs
A Status LED is located above each of the four battery pockets.
Charging Pocket
Status LEDs
Status LEDs
Condition Switch &
Condition LED
Condition LED
Power Switch &
Power LED
Power LED