Figure 13: Connect the Rugged Charge Cable
The TC55 begins charging. The LED blinks green while charging, then turns solid green when fully charged. The
2,940 mAh battery charges in approximately three hours and the 4,410 mAh battery charges in approximately 4.5
hours.
Charging LED Status
Table 1: Charging LED Status
Status Indications
Off
TC55 is not inserted correctly in the cradle.
TC55 is not connected to a power source.
Cable or cradle is not powered.
Slow blinking green (1
blink every two
seconds)
TC55 is charging.
Solid green Charging complete.
Slow blinking red (1
blink every two
seconds)
Battery is in an extremely low power state (normal slow charging mode).
Fast blinking red (2
blinks / per second)
Charging error:
• Temperature is too low or too high.
• Charging has gone on too long without completion (typically eight hours).
Charging Temperature
Charge batteries in temperatures from 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F). Note that charging is intelligently controlled
by the TC55. To accomplish this, for small periods of time, the TC55 or accessory alternately enables and disables
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