5.9. Charging CRA-B27 Battery
It is recommended to fully charge the battery before deploying the reader for the first time,
even though a new battery has a residual amount of battery power. To ensure adequate
battery power to last through a shift, always place the reader back into a charger between
activities. Constant charging will not shorten the life of the battery.
5.9.1. To charge the battery installed in the reader, place the reader in the charging
station with the scan window facing down (Figure 11). The reader will beep once if the
reader is powered off and wakes up, another beep if the reader has been paired with
the charger and reconnects. The Power Gauge LEDs on the battery will start flashing 4
second on and 1 second off alternately. Once the battery is fully charged, the Power
Gauge LEDs will stay on solid. The battery will be fully charged in approximately 3.5 hrs
when using the charging station with an external power supply (CRA-P4). Charging time
may vary if the inductive charger is connected to a PC USB port.
Figure 11 Charging Reader in Charging Station