User Manual Part 3

4 - 6 MC31XX Series Mobile Computer User Guide
Four Slot Cradles
There are two four slot cradles, Four Slot Charge Only cradle and Four Slot Ethernet cradle. The Four Slot
Ethernet cradle provides Ethernet communications. Both four slot cradles:
• Provide 5.4 VDC power for operating the mobile computer and charging the battery.
• Simultaneously charges up to four mobile computers.
Battery Charging
The four slot cradle can charge up to four mobile computers simultaneously. To charge the mobile computer:
1. Slide the mobile computer into the mobile computer slot.
Figure 4-2 Four Slot Cradles
2. The mobile computer amber Charge LED Indicator, indicates the mobile computer battery charging status. The
Standard Battery usually charges in less than four hours and the Extended Life Battery usually charges in less
than six hours. See Table 4-2 for charging status indications.
3. When charging is complete, remove the mobile computer from the cradle.
LED Charge Indications
The Four Slot cradles use the mobile computer amber Charge LED Indicator to indicate the battery charging
status. See Table 4-2 on page 4-5 for charging status indications.
CAUTION Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in Battery Safety Guidelines on page 5-2.
Scan/Charge Indicator LED Bar
Mobile Computer Slot
Charge LED Indicator (amber)
Speed LED (Ethernet Cradle Only)
Link LED (Ethernet Cradle Only)
Power LED (Charge Only Cradle)
Preliminary