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1. One Auxiliary Outlet is included on the side of the cart to plug in a video projector or printer Since the Power Manager dedicates power to the auxiliary outlet when in use the risk of tripping the circuit is eliminated A Divider Panel separates the computer battery from the transformer minimizing the transformer s heat impact on the battery cooler batteries last longer The Power Manager has two LED indicator lights that let you know what it is happening The left light is Amber and the right one is Red What is the Power Manager doing Amber Light Red Light Meaning Start Up Self Test Smart Charge Mode All Charge Mode 1 When the power button is switched to the On position both indicator lights will light up for approximately 2 seconds 2 Both lights will then turn off while the Power Manager evaluates the power required to charge the first set of devices 3 The Amber light will come on and stay lit indicating that the Power Manager is now in Smart Charge mode This means that laptops Please Note It is recommended that will be charged in groups three minutes at a time nothing be plugged into the Auxiliary 4 Once the power needed to charge all of the devices in the cart outlet while chargi ng reaches a level that will not trip the circuit the Power Manager enters All Charge mode and both lights will be off All devices are now charging Basic2. Dual Locking Swing Handle Flexible Security MDM Laptop Cart Power Management System The Power Manager The MDM Laptop Cart is secured with a unique dual locking handle built right into the doors The handle can be opened by using EITHER the three digit combination or a key The MDM Laptop Cart features the new and improved Power Manager which is designed to continuously charge even the most power hungry laptops using only one wall outlet e The system uses a Round Robin charging cycle that constantly evaluates the demand for power and allows each 16 W x 11 H Folded three times like a map Cut Here Finished size MDMLAP20 20 Laptop Computers in Vertical Slots Maximize your technology investment Unique Power Management amp Control System gives you the ability to Save on energy costs the Power Manager knows the more charged a battery the less power it requires Extend the battery life of your computers with one touch Designed for the IT Coordinator the Instructor amp the Student Easy set up for the IT Coordinator Easy to maintain by the Instructor Easy to use for the Student Laser cut Identification System helps keep you in control and your investment organized BRETFORD 11000 Seymour Avenue Franklin Park IL 60131 USA 800 521 9614 www bretford com electrical strip time to cool down Cooler batteries last longer and extended battery life saves you money
3. Troubleshooting Amber Light Red Light Meaning Solution Single Blinks oo ae Auxiliary Drawing Too Much Power Unplug Auxiliar Off Le Single Blinks Single Blinks One Set Drawing Too Much Power Turn Off amp On Double Blinks Internal Temp of Cart Too High Open Doors Move Cart 1 If the Amber light displays single blinks it means the current required to power the auxiliary outlet is too high Unplugging whatever is in the auxiliary outlet should allow the Power Manager to resume charging the devices H 2 If both the Amber and Red lights start to blink it means one set of devices is drawing too much current and the Power Manager needs to be reset by turning it off and back on If problem persists there may be a faulty device that needs to be removed 3 Ifthe Amber light displays double blinks the internal temperature of the cart is too high Open the doors of the cart and or move the cart to a cooler room The cart should cool down without having to turn off the Power Manager Using the Key Insert the key into the lock and turn it 180 degrees counter clockwise 2 Lift and turn the handle to open the door To re lock turn the key 180 degrees clockwise Using the Combination Lock Dial in the factory set combination _ 000 Turn the wing knob 180 degrees counter clockwise until the arrow points straight up 3 Lift and turn the handle to open the door To re lock turn the wing knob 180 degr
4. ees clockwise and scramble the combination 3 Changing the Combination e Put the keylock in the locked position and dial in the existing combination Turn the wing knob 180 degrees 15 degrees counter clockwise 3 amp 4 Enter the desired new combination Turn the wing knob 15 degrees clockwise The new combination is now set Part 031 9496 10 08 2012 ELECTRICAL Avoid sparks Avoid arcing Always turn OFF the power to the cart before plugging IN or OUT ELECTRICAL For Safety Purposes make sure all electrical components do not exceed the maximum load rating of 12 amps How Does a Laptop Computer Manage Heat To manage the heat stress of the battery computer engineers include sophisticated battery management functions in the design of the computers They can be found in two places the external charger amp internal to the notebook computer itself The transformer converts the alternating current from the wall socket to a lower voltage direct current Besides charging the notebook s battery these bricks as they re sometimes called can supply enough electricity to operate the laptop and charge the battery simultaneously ELECTRICAL Risk of electrical shock Do not plug the power cord into another extension cord or relocatable power tap ELECTRICAL The power strips inside the laptop cart are only for charging laptop computers Any other use may cause an overload for the Power Management System cau
5. erything in its place cord does not get crimped under the You know from personal experience the value of keeping your closet neat and organized You know exactly where everything is when you open the door So Bretford developed a closet for all the mee cords and cables associated with the laptop computers e Your MDM Laptop Cart has its own Cable Clutter Closet a lockable compartment at the back of the cart especially designed to keep all the cables away from the computers and from students retrieving the computers from the front of the cart e The Desktop Cord Management system allows the IT Coordinator to organize the computer cord sets while seated at a table No more bending or kneeling behind the cart e The interior Divider Panel separates the cart so that 75 of the cart is dedicated to the computers in the front and 25 is dedicated to cables and power adapters in the back Holes in the Divider Panel allow the computer connector cables to pass thru and be easily connected to the computers for charging Back View Security provided by dual e By separating the computer from its power adapter you minimize the amount of heat beside the computer battery allowing it to charge at a lower temperature Cooler temperatures allow the battery Removable Cord locking handles built right into the to charge faster Management panels let IT steel constructed doors 7 Coordinator wrap cable sets at a desk e The D
6. ivider Panel also protects your technology investment even if access is gained through the back panel the computers in the front compartment are secure VA acing or bending behind the e Comes with Laser Cut ID Numbers for quickly matching computers with their cord sets cart organizing the power cords Typically every laptop computer comes with 12 feet of cable plus the adapter 12it X30 laptops 360 feet of cable that has to go somewhere BRETFORD 11000 Seymour Avenue Franklin Park IL 60131 USA 800 521 9614 www bretford com
7. o the back of the cart Directional Locking Casters can be locked as a rigid caster for easy rolling down the hallway or unlocked to swivel for easily getting into tight spaces Thread the Velcro straps through the slots on the panel tacky side out Bundle the cords and lay them on one side of the adapter leaving approximately 16 of the cord that plugs into the computer and 3 of the cord that plugs into the power strip Front View Place the bundled cord set between one of the Velcro straps and secure to the panel by running one end of the strap through the buckle and cinching it tight against itself Power Manager Laser Cut ID Numbers keeps the constant flow in both front amp back help keep of power from a single computers and their cable sets in wall outlet charging the right place and make it easy to When all cord and adapter sets have been secured to a panel lock it into the Divider Panel using the four slots above batteries where needed identify if something is missing each power strip Pass the cords through the holes in the divider and place them in the cable management channel above each storage slot Thread the end of the cord through the cut out at end of the channel to hold it in place r X f Cord Winder Plug the other end of the cord set into the outlet in the power strip directly below the panel on the side panel AN provides easy acce up high so that the A place for everything and ev
8. sing the Power Manager to shutdown To reset the Power Manager turn off the main power switch unplug the non laptop device then turn the main switch back on CAUTION Besure each laptop computer is turned OFF before plugging into the cart Deep inside the computer a dedicated microcircuit continuously monitors and manages the charging current voltage and temperature of the battery If the temperature of the battery exceeds limits the microcircuit will stop charging the battery until the temperature drops to acceptable levels MDMLAP2O CAUTION Avoid loading equipment in the cart in a uneven fashion Uneven weight distribution could cause a hazardous condition Keeping the battery cooler while charging allows the battery to charge faster 20 Laptop Com puters in Vertical Slots CAUTION Do Not block the ventilation holes on the cart Proper air flow is required for safe operation of equipment CAUTION Cart with computers should be kept in a room with a maximum temperature not to exceed 77 F or 25 C CAUTION Maximum weight of accessories on top of cabinet is 25 pounds Cable Management System Done at your Desk Dual Handle Design Allows both teachers and students to push and pull the cart easily and safely Step by Step Instructions to Organize Your Cords Unpack the Laptop Computers being careful to keep each computer with its matching cord set Remove the four steel panels that are hooked int
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