Intermec Antares 2420

TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual
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Learning About the Terminal’s Batteries
There are two rechargeable batteries in the terminal:
Main Battery Pack This lithium-ion battery provides the main power source to operate
the terminal.
Backup Battery This NiCad (Nickel-Cadmium) battery backs up all memory and the
real-time clock while you change the main battery pack.
Main Battery Pack
The main power source for the terminal is a lithium-ion battery pack. Follow these tips to
get the best battery performance and life possible:
• You should always keep a charged main battery pack installed in the terminal to
maximize the backup battery’s life.
• When you remove a battery pack, insert another charged battery pack in the terminal
so you can continue to operate the terminal without interruption.
• If you use the terminal for extended periods of time in a sub-freezing environment,
you may need to change the battery pack more often.
• If you have been using the terminal in a cold temperature environment and need to
replace or charge the battery pack, let the battery packs warm up for a half hour
before you charge them.
• Store the battery chargers and spare battery packs in a warm (office) environment to
ensure the most efficient operation.
Removing and Installing the Main Battery Pack
The battery pack is the main power source for the terminal and it charges the backup
battery when required. If the main battery pack charge goes low, you need to replace it or
charge the battery pack as soon as possible. There are two ways to find out if the battery
pack is low:
• The Battery icon appears and remains on solid on the top line of the screen, and the
terminal beeps once every 15 seconds.
• Check the status of the battery pack using the Battery Status diagnostic test. For
help, see Chapter 7, “Running Diagnostics.”