5700/5800 GPS Receiver User Guide 57
General Operation 4
5700 Operation
48.1
Battery charging and storage
Note – All battery types discharge over time when they are not being
used. Batteries also discharge faster in colder temperatures. If a
lithium-ion battery is to be stored for long periods of time, make sure it
is fully charged before storing and re-charged at least every three
months.
To protect the battery from deep discharge (5 volts or less), the 5700
system is designed to switch batteries or cease drawing power when
the battery pack discharges to 5.9 volts.
A battery that has reached the deep discharge level cannot be
recharged and must be replaced. The following recommendations
provide optimal performance and extend the life of your batteries:
• Fully charge all new batteries prior to use.
• Do not allow the batteries to discharge below 5 volts.
• Keep all batteries on continuous charge when not in use.
Batteries may be kept on charge indefinitely without damage to
the receiver or batteries.
• Do not store batteries in the receiver or external charger unless
power is applied.
• If you must store the batteries, fully charge them before storing
and then recharge them at least every three months.
48.2
Operation with the TSC1/TSCe controller
If the 5700 receiver is being powered by its internal batteries, it does
not supply power to the TSC1/TSCe controller when they are
connected. However, the TSC1/TSCe batteries and the 5700 receiver
batteries can be charged at the same time from the same power supply.
To charge both sets of batteries, use two standard power/serial data
cables to connect the TSC1/TSCe controller and the 5700 receiver to a
power supply, as shown in Figure 4.3.
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