User's Manual

SPSx50 Modular GPS Receiver User Guide 29
Batteries and Power 3
– Do not use or store the battery inside a vehicle during hot weather.
– Do not drop or puncture the battery.
– Do not open the battery or short-circuit its contacts.
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WARNING – Avoid contact with the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery if it appears to be
leaking. Battery fluid is corrosive, and contact with it can result in personal injury and/or
property damage.
To prevent injury or damage:
– If the battery leaks, avoid contact with the battery fluid.
– If battery fluid gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and
seek medical attention. Do not rub your eyes!
– If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing, immediately use clean water to wash off
the battery fluid.
Battery charging and storage
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.
The SPSx50 receiver has an integrated Lithium-ion battery and the charging circuitry
is integrated into the receiver. The battery is charged when it is connected to a power
source delivering greater than 15 V. The receiver is supplied with a mains power supply
unit that recharges the battery inside the receiver when it is connected through the
adapter to the modem port or the Lemo port. When you use the receiver on large
projects, from a permanent or semi-permanent base station location in a site cabin,
Trimble recommends that you use this power supply at all times to keep the internal
battery charged. This provides an uninterrupted power supply during mains power
outages and will keep the site operational for more than 10 hours after a power failure.
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WARNING – Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery only in strict
accordance with the instructions. Charging or using the battery in unauthorized
equipment can cause an explosion or fire, and can result in personal injury and/or
equipment damage.
To prevent injury or damage:
– Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking.
– Charge the Lithium-ion battery only with a Trimble product that is specified to charge it.
Be sure to follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger.
– Discontinue charging a battery that gives off extreme heat or a burning odor.
– Use the battery only in Trimble equipment that is specified to use it.
– Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product
documentation.
Charging the Lithium-ion battery
The rechargeable Lithium-ion battery is supplied partially charged. Charge the battery
completely before using it for the first time. If the battery has been stored for longer
than three months, charge it before use.