Apex III External Charger User`s Manual
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1. Charger Kit 2 w power supply no COAA3CHRG2 line cord 5 Dock docking station only COAA3DOCK 6 Apex III Dock Kit 1 w power supply and US COAA3DOCK1 120 VAC cord 7 Apex II Dock Kit 2 w power supply no AC line COAA3DOCK2 cord 8 Power Supply 9 VDC no AC line cord 0212014 9 Cord Set US 120 VAC 0212013 12 Vehicle Lighter Adapter Cigarette lighter adapter cable for Dock External Charger Power Supply 0228310 10 Apex III External Charger User s Manual COAM30004 Copy Note Since the manual printing date additional Part Numbers may be available Call for details or check the Compsee Inc Website Technical Support Technical Support on the Apex III unit is available from Compsee Inc through the following methods Website www compsee com Phone 1800 768 5248 e mail support compsee com Before calling please follow these guidelines Refer to the appropriate sections of this manual to ensure you have correctly performed the operation question or function in Have the unit Model No and Serial No in hand located on the bottom of the unit Have a complete description of the problem as well as any pertinent information on when it occurred COAM30004 Rev 1 03 4 5 01 4 1 Apex III External Charger User s Manual 4 Support Information Service And Repair BEFORE returning any equipment for service please read ALL of the information within this section This will pr2. The following items are available as optional accessories for use with the Apex PDT and External Charger refer to the parts section of this manual for specific part numbers a a Additional Battery Packs Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH Apex III Dock A docking station which incorporates Infrared IR coupling slip in charging capabilities and additional charging for a spare Apex III Battery Pack Capable of being mounted on the wall or desk Rack Rails for wall mounting of the Apex III PDT Apex III Dock and Apex III External Battery Charger Additional Apex III External Chargers provides for simultaneous charging of two spare Apex III Battery packs refer to the Apex III External Charger User s Manual for additional details Power Supply AC Line Cord Set Vehicle Lighter Adapter Cigarette lighter adapter cable for connecting the Dock or External Charger Power supply to a 12 VDC vehicle power source Hard Copy printed of any Apex III PDT documentation manual COAM30004 Rev 1 03 24 5 01 1 3 Apex III External Charger User s Manual 1 External Charger Basics 1 4 COAM30004 Rev 1 03 4 5 01 Apex III External Charger User s Manual 2 Safety 2 SAFETY Standard Safety Guidelines The Apex II External Charger has been designed and manufactured to exacting standards for performance reliability and safety This product is electronic and electrical in nature and should therefore be used in ac
3. any outside location where it could become exposed to the elements The Apex II External Charger has been designed for indoor use only Operating the unit outside exposed to the elements could result in an Electrical Shock Hazard and damage to the unit A WARNING ONLY CHARGE APEX III BATTERY PACKS DO NOT attempt to charge any other type battery pack or batteries other than Apex HI Battery Packs with your External Charger Placing other types of battery packs or batteries into the External Charger could result in personal injury and or damage to the unit A CAUTION DO NOT CLEAN THE CHARGING TERMINALS WITH THE UNIT PLUGGED IN DO NOT clean the External Charger charging terminals with the unit plugged in DO NOT use any type of liquid or solvent to clean the terminals ONLY use a standard pencil eraser to clean the terminals and DO NOT use excessive force If an eraser will not clean the terminals the unit should be repaired or replaced 2 2 COAM30004 Rev 1 03 24 5 01 Apex III External Charger User s Manual 2 Safety Battery Pack Safety WARNING ONLY CHARGE APEX III BATTERY PACKS DO NOT attempt to charge any other type battery pack or batteries other than Apex III Battery Packs with your Apex HI Dock or Apex III External Charger Placing other types of battery packs or batteries into the Dock or External Charger could result in personal injury and or damage to the unit A WARNIN
4. 0 C UL CE Indoor Use Only VVVVV Environmental External Charger Only A Operating Temp 59 F to 104 15 C to 40 C Storage Temp 4 F to 158 20 C to 70 C O Chemical resistant Regulatory Approvals FCC part 15 Class Q CE 4 4 COAM30004 Rev 1 03 24 5 01 Apex III External Charger User s Manual 4 Support Information User Unit Specific Information Record your Apex III External Charger and Power Supply Model numbers Serial Numbers and Purchase Date in the space provided below for future reference External Charger Model No External Charger Serial No External Charger Purchase Date Power Supply Model No Power Supply Serial No Power Supply Purchase Date COAM30004 Rev 1 03 24 5 01 4 5 Apex III External Charger User s Manual 4 Support Information Notes 4 6 COAM30004 Rev 1 03 24 5 01 This Page Intentionally Left Blank Compsee Inc Contact Information www compsee com 1 800 628 3888 Compsee Inc A Subsidiary of McRae Industries Inc COAM30004
5. G ONLY USE COMPSEE INC APPROVED CHARGERS Only charge the Apex II Battery Packs in the Apex III Dock or the Apex III External Charger DO NOT use chargers from other manufacturers The Battery Pack warranty will be voided and Battery Pack Damage could occur caution PROPERLY DISPOSE OF APEX III BATTERY PACKS Apex III PDT Battery Packs should be disposed of properly DO NOT dispose of the Apex III Battery Pack in a flame or fire An explosion may occur Apex III Battery Packs are approved for disposal in a class 2 Landfill normal trash however recycling the Battery Packs reduces the amount of raw materials consumption necessary to produce new Battery Packs and also reduces the total landfill usage within your area We highly recommend that the Battery Packs be returned to the factory for recycling at the end of their useful life Contact Compsee Inc for additional information COAM30004 Rev 1 03 4 5 01 2 3 Apex III External Charger User s Manual 2 Safety A WARNING ONLY OPERATE THE APEX III EXTERNAL CHARGER IN CONJUNCTION WITH COMPSEE APPROVED POWER SUPPLY AND CABLES ONLY use Compsee Inc approved cables and Power Supplies with your Apex II products Use of other charging or connection materials could result in inferior operation or damage to the unit If variations in the cables or power supply are necessary for your installation contact Compsee Inc and obtain approval for use
6. Men Ill TM EXTERNAL CHARGER USER S MANUAL FIRST EDITION Compsee Inc G A Subsidiary of McRae Com psee Industries Inc This Page Intentionally Left Blank Her TM EXTERNAL CHARGER USER S MANUAL FIRST EDITION Compsee Inc A Subsidiary of McRae Industries Inc CE Copyright Acknowledgments All terms and names mentioned within this publication that are known to be registered trademarks and or service marks have been appropriately designated Due to today s changing corporate environment Compsee Inc cannot attest to the accuracy of all of this information Use of a specific term in this publication should not be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or service mark known to exist Compsee and Apex are registered trademarks of McRae Industries Inc COMPSEE INC 2000 All Rights Reserved All parts of this manual including illustrations and specifications are the property of Compsee Inc The information contained herein may not be reproduced in whole or in part for any reason without express written authorization from Compsee Inc The material contained in this manual is for informational purposes only and subject to change without notice COMPSEE INC and Apex III are authorized trademarks of Compsee Inc Mt Gilead NC 27306 Manual Number COAM30004 Rev 1 03 Apex III Product Registration Card Please complete this form and mail or FAX to Compsee Inc 2500
7. Port Malabar Blvd NE Palm Bay FL 32905 6065 321 723 2895 FAX Serial Model Company Name Address Purchased from Please check the box that best describes your company Individual Privately Owned Company Corporation What is the size of your company Under 1 Million in Sales O Greater than 1 Million less than 10 Million in sales Greater than 10 Million in sales What is your application for the Apex III L1 Warehousing L1 Medical L1 Government Retail O Other describe You must register this product to receive product support Reverse Side Q Compsee 2500 Port Malabar Blvd NE Palm Bay FL 32905 6065 U S A This Page Intentionally Left Blank Apex III External Charger User s Manual Warranty Information APEX III EXTERNAL CHARGER WARRANTY INFORMATION Note to Purchaser This warranty and license contains important information on the servicing and use of your new Apex III External Charger and Power Supply Limited Warranty Compsee Inc warrants that for one year from date of purchase the Apex III External Charger shall be free from significant defects in material and workmanship and that it will operate satisfactorily under normal conditions of use and service as more fully described within this manual or other product specifications published by Compsee Inc In addition Compsee Inc warrants for a period of o
8. UTION and WARNING messages are located within boxes with their headings in bold type Q Procedures when specified should be followed in the order they are given unless otherwise noted Failure to do so may result in damage or adverse affect to the External Charger Power Supply or Battery Pack Apex III External Charger Characteristics The Apex III External Charger and associated Power Supply are solid state electronic devices which have been designed to be used specifically with the Apex III Battery Packs The full functioned capabilities of your Apex External Charger allow you to charge two 2 Apex III Battery Packs simultaneously A WARNING ONLY CHARGE APEX BATTERY PACKS DO NOT attempt to charge any other type battery pack or batteries other than Apex III Battery Packs with your External Charger Placing other types of battery packs or batteries into the External Charger could result in personal injury and or damage to the unit Your Apex III External Charger includes the following state of the art features Q Fast charging capabilities 2 hours maximum for a fully depleted Battery Pack O Light Emitting Diode LED indicating lights to inform the user of the charging progress Q Table top or wall mounting capability for ease of use and space saving area locating 1 2 COAM30004 Rev 1 03 24 5 01 Apex III External Charger User s Manual 1 External Charger Basics Optional Accessories
9. ack Charging 3 4 Apex III PDT Battery Pack Notes 3 5 Battery Pack Tite agili 3 5 4 SUPPORT INFORMATION 4 1 Associated External Charger Part Numbers 4 1 Technical Support cice R 4 1 Service And REMAIN area 4 2 Return Material Authorization RMA 4 3 Specifications i ee ea 4 4 User Unit Specific Information 4 5 hor 4 6 COAM30004 Rev 1 03 4 5 01 Apex III External Charger User s Manual Table Of Contents vi COAM30004 Rev 1 03 4 5 01 Apex III External Charger User s Manual 1 External Charger Basics 1 EXTERNAL CHARGER BASICS General User Information This manual provides information necessary to properly operate and maintain the Apex External Charger and Power Supply Contained within this manual is a description of the unit s hardware procedures for unpacking and verifying the unit s operating functions operational instructions Battery Pack charging instructions guidelines for maintaining the External Charger and other useful information Before attempting to understand and operate new equipment it is important for the user to gather the available information on the product Whether you are a novice without any experience in using battery charging equipment or a confident user with the added advantage of knowing electronics this manual cont
10. ains what you need to become a proficient user of the Apex II External Charger It should be noted that while this manual provides the user with the required information to operate and maintain the Apex III External Charger understanding the use and operation of the Apex III PDT will help the user to more fully comprehend the entire Apex III system capabilities and the integrated use of all of the Apex III line of products It is therefore recommended that the user of the Apex III External Charger also become familiar with the Apex III PDT operation refer to the Apex III Portable Data Collection Terminal Users Manual and or the Apex III PDT Technical Reference Manual Using This Manual Typographic conventions followed within this manual O Bold Type is used for headings and important sections throughout the manual Q Important points and supplementary information are included as Notes throughout this manual Note headings are printed throughout the manual using a bold underlined typeface Q When referring to specific components their titles or names will be shown as much as possible in the exact format as they appear on the parts themselves COAM30004 Rev 1 03 24 5 01 1 1 Apex III External Charger User s Manual 1 External Charger Basics Q CAUTION A and WARNING A messages are provided within this manual which if not observed could result in personal injury equipment damage or have an adverse affect on unit operation CA
11. al Warranty Information Warranty Note These warranties are in lieu of any other warranties express or implied including but NOT limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose even though Compsee Inc may have been advised of the intended use of the products being purchased Warranty Limitations Failure to follow the below operational stipulations when using or caring for your Apex III External Charger will negate the product warranty Please review these items thoroughly before using your unit Q Prior to operating the External Charger review the prescribed warranty limitations Failure to adhere to the provisions of these limitations will void the product warranty O Do NOT attempt to open or disassemble the Apex III External Charger No user serviceable parts are included in the unit Q Charge Apex III Battery Packs only with an approved Compsee charging device Use of any charging device or Battery Pack other than those approved by Compsee Inc can potentially damage the Apex III Portable Data Collection Terminal PDT Dock External Charger Power Supply and or Battery Pack Q Do NOT spray cleaners directly on the unit or use a saturated cloth for cleaning the unit Only a lightly damp cloth should be used for wiping down the unit Do NOT clean the Apex III External Charger or Power Supply using alcohol acetone mineral spirits or any other petro
12. cordance with the typical electrical safety guidelines listed below A WARNING DO NOT OPERATE IN A WET ENVIRONMENT DO NOT operate the Apex III External Charger in any location which could result in the unit getting splashed wet or immersed in liquid Operating the unit in these conditions could result in an Electrical Shock Hazard and damage to the unit A WARNING DO NOT TAMPER OR OPEN THE UNIT CASE DO NOT tamper or operate the External Charger if the case is perforated broken or loosely held together Use of the product with the case broken perforated or loose could result in an Electrical Shock Hazard and damage to the unit A CAUTION ONLY USE COMPSEE APPROVED METHODOLOGY DO NOT use the Apex III unit for uses other than those specified by Compsee Inc Use of controls adjustments procedures or methodology other than those specifically identified by Compsee Inc is strictly prohibited COAM30004 Rev 1 03 24 5 01 2 1 Apex III External Charger User s Manual 2 Safety Unit Specific Safety N otes Certain warnings and precautions in addition to the general safety operational and care instructions in this manual are provided for safe operation of this product These guidelines are listed below and should be followed as noted for safe and proper operation of the unit A warnnc DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT DO NOT operate the Apex III External Charger in
13. eclude shipping errors or misunderstandings Thank you Compsee provides U S service for its bar code products via a Service Center located at its manufacturing facilities in Mt Gilead North Carolina USA 27306 Service outside the U S is provided through the use of International Authorized Service Centers Check the Compsee Inc Website for the latest Authorized Service Center listing The Apex II External Charger carries a Limited 1 Year Warranty from the date of purchase The specific warranty language is contained in the front of this manual Factory service is also available on a time and material basis If you use this type of service agreement you will be advised of a not to exceed price for repair when you request a Return Material Authorization RMA for the product see additional information on next page 4 2 COAM30004 Rev 1 03 24 5 01 Apex III External Charger User s Manual 4 Support Information Return Material A uthorization RMA Products may be returned for repair after obtaining a Return Material Authorization RMA from Compsee Customer Service Call one of the following numbers to receive your Return Authorization 1 321 724 4321 or 1 800 628 3888 Before calling the Compsee Customer Service line you should have the following information in hand e The unit Model Number The unit Serial Number e An accurate description of the problem e Your companies name e When and how you wish to ship the uni
14. inspect the unit to ensure it is good physical condition after shipping Charge State LED Indicating Light One Per Side DI L N Ws Figure 3 1 Apex III External Charger 2 If you have ordered an External Charger Kit Kit 1 or 2 refer to the Support Section of this manual for part numbers and description remove the associated Power Supply and AC Line cable if applicable from the packing container Figure 3 2 External Charger Figure 3 3 AC Line Cord 120 Power Supply VAC Cord Shown COAM30004 Rev 1 03 4 5 01 3 1 Apex III External Charger User s Manual 3 External Charger Operation 3 Record the unit specific information on the page provided at the back of this manual p 4 5 for future reference before permanently installing your Apex III External Charger 4 Plug the female end of your AC Line cord into the Power supply connector refer to Figure 3 4 Power Supply AC Line Connector AC Line Plug Power Supply Side Figure 3 4 Power Supply AC Power Connection 5 Plug the round male Power Supply DC voltage connector cable permanently attached to Power Supply into the DC voltage connector on the back of the External Charger refer to Figure 3 5 Power Supply DC Voltage Connector Voltage External Charger Back DC Power Connector Figure 3 5 External Charger DC Voltage Connection 6 Plug the AC Line cord int
15. leum or alcohol based product Damage to the unit can occur O Do NOT leave the External Charger or Power Supply in the rain or direct sunlight or immerse the unit in water or any other liquid ii COAM30004 Rev 1 03 24 5 01 Apex III External Charger User s Manual Warranty Information Recommended O perational Tips Note Failure to heed the following recommendations while not voiding the warranty may result in degradation to the units operation Q Do NOT clean the External Charger or Battery Pack terminals with soap abrasives or any alcohol or petroleum based solution Should the contacts require cleaning due to oxidation or corrosion buildup clean gently use a standard pencil eraser DO NOT press too hard as contact damage could occur Q Do NOT attempt to operate the Apex HI PDT once it has powered down due to a low battery condition When the Battery Pack is exhausted leave the exhausted Battery Pack in the Apex III until you can either charge it in place by placing the Apex III in the Apex III Dock or swap the Battery Pack with a charged Battery Pack Information in volatile memory RAM will be preserved since the Apex HI PDT is configured so that even with an exhausted Battery Pack enough energy is retained to maintain the information for an extended period of time DO NOT leave the unit WITHOUT a Battery Pack for more than 5 minutes Q Only use the Apex III Dock or Apex III External Charger for charging Apex III Bat
16. ly read the detailed operational sequence The Apex III External Charger is equipped with a quick charge circuit allowing an Apex III Battery Pack to be fully charged from a full discharge condition within 2 hours Apex III Battery Pack C harging a Once an Apex III Battery Pack has been inserted into the External Charger the charging process will commence immediately and be controlled automatically by the unit No additional action is required by the user except for Battery Pack removal once the Battery Pack has been fully charged a Upon initial insertion of a Battery Pack into the unit the SPARE Batt LED indicator light on the top rear of the unit will flash Red After a short period of time less than 15 minutes the LED will solidly illuminate Red to indicate that the Battery Pack is being charged in the fast mode When the External Charger senses that the Battery Pack charge state has reached approximately 92 charge the respective LED will change to a solid Green indicating that the unit is charging the Battery Pack in the trickle mode The trickle charging mode will continue until the Battery Pack is removed from the charger Note Since the Apex II Battery Packs use state of the art Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH composition they DO NOT succumb to memory hysteresis loss as do Nickel Cadmium Ni Cd batteries Apex Battery Packs can therefore be charged while in any state of charge and do not require full discharge p
17. may result There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception determined by turning the equipment ON and OFF the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorientation or relocation of the receiving antenna Q Increasing the separation between the equipment and affected receiver Q Connecting the equipment to an outlet on a different electrical circuit than that of the affected receiver Consulting the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help COAM30004 Rev 1 03 4 5 01 2 5 Apex III External Charger User s Manual 2 Safety 2 6 COAM30004 Rev 1 03 4 5 01 Apex III External Charger User s Manual 3 External Charger Operation 3 EXTERNAL CHARGER OPERATION Apex III Extemal Charger Setup The Apex III External Charger is a sophisticated electronic charging device that automatically maintains your Apex III Battery Packs in a fully charged state for use with the Apex HI PDT To ensure proper operation superior performance and a long service life we recommend that you follow the instructions put forth in this User s Manual The following information is a guideline to be used during initial installation of the unit Initial Setup Procedure 1 Remove the Apex III External Charger from the packing carton and
18. ne year from the date of purchase that the External Charger Power Supply included in Kits only shall be free from significant defects in material and workmanship Compsee s responsibility under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of any part of the External Charger or Power Supply which proves to be defective in normal use and or service during the prescribed warranty period Refer to the Service and Repair section of this manual for the equipment return procedure Warranty Disclaimers These warranties apply only to Apex II External Charger and Power Supply purchased directly from Compsee Inc or from an authorized Value Added Reseller VAR of Compsee products The warranties are void if apparent defects were caused by accident neglect misuse alteration or unauthorized attempts at adjustment or repair Warranty service as described herein is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser against Compsee Inc for product defects or any other claim or liability in connection with the purchase or use of prescribed Compsee products It should be noted that the above warranties only apply when the External Charger and Power Supply are used for charging Apex IIT Battery Packs as purchased from Compsee Inc or an authorized agent Use of either of these products other than prescribed by this or other Compsee Inc documentation will void the product warranty COAM30004 Rev 1 03 4 5 01 i Apex III External Charger User s Manu
19. o an AC power receptacle refer to Figure 3 6 AC Receptacle Correct Voltage Dependent On Unit Ordered 7 AC Power Cord TS sf Figure 3 6 AC Power Connection 3 2 COAM30004 Rev 1 03 4 5 01 Apex III External Charger User s Manual 3 External Charger Operation 7 Insert one or two Apex III Battery Pack s into the charging slot s on the top of the Apex II External Charger refer to Figure 3 7 and accompanying note A WARNING ONLY CHARGE APEX BATTERY PACKS DO NOT attempt to charge any type battery pack or batteries other than Apex III Battery Packs with your External Charger Placing other types of battery packs or batteries into the External Charger could result in personal injury and or damage to the unit Note Battery Pack must be placed in the charging slot with Release Clip facing upwards and the four side charging terminals and ridges facing outward towards the side of the unit This orientation applies to the insertion of both Battery Packs one Battery Pack will be turned the opposite of the other Battery Pack Release Clip Charging Terminals Figure 3 7 Battery Pack Orientation Left Side Battery Pack Insertion Shown COAM30004 Rev 1 03 24 5 01 3 3 Apex III External Charger User s Manual 3 External Charger Operation External Charger O peration Before operating your Apex III External Charger it is recommended that you thorough
20. of the materials in conjunction with your Apex III equipment A warnnc DO NOT SHORT THE APEX III BATTERY PACK TERMINALS DO NOT touch more than one Battery Pack terminal at a time with any electrically conductive material An electrical short across the Battery Pack terminals could result in the sudden release of a large portion of the Battery Pack s energy causing the Battery Pack to overheat and leak 2 4 COAM30004 Rev 1 03 24 5 01 Apex III External Charger User s Manual 2 Safety Product Conformity No user serviceable parts are included in the manufacture of your Apex III product Opening of the unit by unauthorized personnel will void the product warranty Only Authorized personnel should attempt to repair or replace parts within this unit Breaking of the unit seal tampering or repair by unauthorized personnel will void the unit warranty and could result in personnel injury or permanent damage to the unit AX WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a_ residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If the equipment is not installed and used in accordance with instructions published in this and other Apex manuals interference with radio communications
21. performed If unit operation is continued and the Battery Critical alarm occurs the unit will shutdown and cannot be restarted The installed Battery Pack must be replaced with a fully charged Battery Pack or the installed pack recharged in the Apex III Dock Battery Pack Life Average Battery Pack life expectancy is 400 charge cycles where a charge cycle encompasses the period of use to full depletion then full charge After the 400 cycle period the Battery Pack s remaining capacity will be approximately 80 Q Q Avoid interruptions in usage by always keeping a spare Battery Pack on hand Alternate spare Battery Pack use so that all Battery Packs receive uniform use Battery Packs can lose approximately 1 1 of their charge per day sitting on the shelf Therefore a fully charged Battery Pack not kept in the charging slot will require recharging in less then 100 days COAM30004 Rev 1 03 4 5 01 3 5 Apex III External Charger User s Manual 3 External Charger Operation 3 6 COAM30004 Rev 1 03 4 5 01 Apex III External Charger User s Manual 4 Support Information 4 SUPPORT INFORMATION Associated External Charger Part Numbers Apex III Associated Part Numbers No Description Part Number 1 Battery Pack NiMH 1500 mAh 0214501 2 External Charger charging unit only COAA3CHRG 3 External Charger Kit 1 w power supply and US COAA3CHRGI 120 VAC cord 4 External
22. rior to charging however it is still recommended that the Battery Pack be fully discharged periodically to reset the internal gas gauge circuitry a If your Apex III Portable Data Collection Terminal PDT is ready for another Battery Pack remove the installed Battery Pack and replace it with a fully charged Battery Pack per the Apex III PDT Battery Pack Notes section p 3 5 3 4 COAM30004 Rev 1 03 24 5 01 Apex III External Charger User s Manual 3 External Charger Operation Apex III PDT Battery Pack N otes 1 Do NOT attempt to operate the Apex PDT once it has powered down due to a low battery condition When the Battery Pack is exhausted leave the exhausted Battery Pack in the Apex until you can either charge it in place by placing the Apex III in the Apex HI Dock or swap the Battery Pack with a charged Battery Pack Information in volatile memory RAM will be preserved since the Apex III PDT is configured so that even with an exhausted Battery Pack enough energy is retained to maintain the information for an extended period of time DO NOT leave the unit WITHOUT a Battery Pack for more than 5 minutes It is recommended that the user place the Apex PDT in Suspend and change to a fully charged Battery Pack or recharge the installed Battery Pack after receiving the Change Battery message After charging the Battery Pack pressing the Suspend button again will restore the unit to the last operation
23. t A return address e A contact person s name and telephone number This information is necessary for us to complete an RMA for the product Note We CANNOT accept materials that are returned without an RMA number The RMA number will ensure that the problem described is corrected and the unit is repaired and returned in a timely fashion Normal Repair time is 10 days from receipt of the equipment Shipping costs to Compsee Inc are to be paid for by the user Compsee will pay for the return shipping in the same manner that the equipment was originally shipped to the repair facility COAM30004 Rev 1 03 4 5 01 4 3 Apex III External Charger User s Manual 4 Support Information Specifications Physical Dimensions Depth 4 44 in 11 28 cm Width 3 94 in 10 00 cm Height 3 69 in 9 37 cm Weight gt Charger 0 75 lbs gt Charger With One Battery Pack 0 99 Ibs gt Charger With Two Battery Packs 1 22 lbs Construction Industrial high strength polycarbonate ABS blend plastic U L rated 94 VO Power Supply Battery Pack Q Rechargeable 1500 mAh NiMH Battery Pack Full charge within 2 hours after full discharge Apex External Charger Dock Power Supply gt Input 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 70 100 VA auto ranging Output 9 VDC 4 0 A 36 watts maximum Dimensions 4 62 x 2 32 x 1 25 in 118 x 60 x 32 mm Weight w 120 VAC Line Cord 1 22 165 Operating Temp 32 F 122 0 C 5
24. tery Packs Q Only use Compsee Inc approved cables and power supplies to connect your Apex III Dock or External Charger Q Apex III Battery Packs use Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH composition they DO NOT succumb to memory hysteresis loss as do Nickel Cadmium Ni Cd batteries Apex Battery Packs can therefore be charged while in any state of charge and do not require full discharge prior to charging however it is still recommended that the Battery Pack be fully discharged periodically to reset the internal gas gauge circuitry COAM30004 Rev 1 03 24 5 01 iii Apex III External Charger User s Manual Warranty Information iv COAM30004 Rev 1 03 4 5 01 Apex III External Charger User s Manual Table Of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 EXTERNAL CHARGER BASICS 1 1 General User Information lussi 1 1 Usine This 1 1 Apex External Charger Characteristics 1 2 Optional Accessories eese eene 1 3 2 SAFETY uae DR RR M RR 2 1 Standard Safety Guidelines essees seee 2 1 Unit Specific Safety Notes eae eoe 2 2 Battery Pack Safety 2 3 Product Conformity sarei nata 2 5 3 EXTERNAL CHARGER OPERATION 3 1 Apex III External Charger 3 1 Initial Setup Procedure eicere 3 1 External Charger Operation sess 3 4 Apex III Battery P
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