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Four Slot Charge Only Cradle
This section describes how to set up and use a Four Slot Charge Only cradle with the MC55.
The Four Slot Charge Only cradle:
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Provides 5.4 VDC power for operating the MC55.
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Simultaneously charges up to four MC55s.
You cannot ActiveSync using the Four Slot Charge Only cradle. To ActiveSync with a host computer, use the
Single Slot USB cradle.
Setup
Connect the Four Slot Charge Only cradle to a power source.
Figure 2-13
Four Slot Charge Only Cradle Connection
Charging Temperature
Charge batteries in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). Charging is intelligently controlled by the
MC55.
To accomplish this, for small periods of time, the MC55 alternately enables and disables battery charging to keep
the battery at acceptable temperatures. The MC55 indicates when charging is disabled due to abnormal
temperatures via its LED. See Table 1-1 on page 1-6.