HARRIS CORPORATION TR-0054-E Manual Do Utilizador
MM-013994-001, Rev. Ap1
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CAUTION
Always use Harris authorized chargers and conditioners. Use of unauthorized chargers
and conditioners may void the warranty.
and conditioners may void the warranty.
4.1.3 Additional
Information
For more information regarding the proper care of portable radio batteries or establishing a battery
maintenance program, refer to ECR-7367 which may be ordered by calling toll free 1-800-368-3277, then
select option 7.
maintenance program, refer to ECR-7367 which may be ordered by calling toll free 1-800-368-3277, then
select option 7.
4.2 CHARGING
BATTERY
PACKS
Battery chargers are available from Harris with nominal charge times. Combinations include single and
multi-position charge units.
multi-position charge units.
Harris chargers are specifically designed for charging nickel-based and lithium ion battery packs. The
chargers are chemistry-specific for the battery packs and automatically adjust the charging profiles
accordingly. Refer to the appropriate charger manual for specific operating instructions.
chargers are chemistry-specific for the battery packs and automatically adjust the charging profiles
accordingly. Refer to the appropriate charger manual for specific operating instructions.
4.2.1 Charging
Guidelines
Observe the following guidelines when charging a battery pack:
•
Avoid high temperature during charging.
•
Discontinue use if the charger is overheating.
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Only charge Harris battery packs using a charger approved for use by Harris.
•
Do not leave batteries in the charger indefinitely. For best results, leave the battery in the charger for
two to six hours after the Green Ready LED comes on. Then place the battery pack into service and
fully discharge (as indicated by the radio low battery warning) before re-charging.
two to six hours after the Green Ready LED comes on. Then place the battery pack into service and
fully discharge (as indicated by the radio low battery warning) before re-charging.
If any faults are encountered while charging the battery pack, consult the charger’s manual to determine
the cause and possible corrective action.
the cause and possible corrective action.
4.3
BATTERY PACK USAGE
Both Nickel-based and Lithium ion batteries vary in capacity and life cycle. For instance, NiCd batteries
have a longer life cycle than NiMH batteries whereas NiMH batteries have a larger capacity. However,
both Nickel-based and Lithium ion type batteries require basic usage guidelines be followed in order to
optimize the battery runtime or shift life.
have a longer life cycle than NiMH batteries whereas NiMH batteries have a larger capacity. However,
both Nickel-based and Lithium ion type batteries require basic usage guidelines be followed in order to
optimize the battery runtime or shift life.
4.3.1 Usage
Guidelines
The following guidelines will help optimize the battery runtime or shift life:
•
Ensure Nickel-based battery packs are fully discharged (as indicated by the radio low battery
warning) before re-charging. Full discharge is not required for Lithium Ion battery packs.
warning) before re-charging. Full discharge is not required for Lithium Ion battery packs.
•
Periodically condition Nickel-based battery packs. The frequency should be determined based on
usage patterns (refer to ECR-7367). If the battery is fully discharged (to radio Low Battery warning)
during routine use, the frequency of conditioning may be reduced. Lithium Ion batteries do not suffer
from memory-effect and therefore do not require conditioning.
usage patterns (refer to ECR-7367). If the battery is fully discharged (to radio Low Battery warning)
during routine use, the frequency of conditioning may be reduced. Lithium Ion batteries do not suffer
from memory-effect and therefore do not require conditioning.