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Mobile Printer
Chargers
User’s Manual
MP Series, RP Series
Encore Series,
Cameo Series,
QL Series
Document: Chargers_F.pdf Rev. F, July, 2002
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Proprietary Statement This manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation. It is intended solely for the information and use of parties operating and maintaining the equipment described herein. Such proprietary information may not be used, reproduced, or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the expressed written permission of Zebra Technologies Corporation. Product Improvements Since continuous product improvement is a policy of Zebra Technolo
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Contents Introduction ................................................................................... 4 MP and RP Series Printers ............................................................................ 4 Cameo and Encore Series ............................................................................. 4 QL Series ....................................................................................................... 4 Safety Warnings ...................................................
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Introduction This manual covers the use of all chargers currently of- fered by Zebra for use with MP, RP, Encore, Cameo and QL series mobile printers. MP and RP Series Printers The MP series (MP5022, MP5030, MP5033 and MP5044) and the RP3 use NiCad batteries, which require periodic “conditioning” to maintain their maximum capacity. The UC and NCxx04 series chargers designed for these batteries are equipped with a "Condition" cycle, which first discharges then charges the battery. It is recomm
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Fast Charge Full Charge Fast Charge Ful Fault Ready Fault UCLI72-4 Quad Charger Description The UCLI72-4 Quad Charger is designed to charge up to four Lithium-Ion (LIon) QL series Mobile Printer battery packs simultaneously. The unit is supplied with an external 110/220 VAC power supply and a line cord compatible with its country of use. Setting up the Charger Place the Quad Charger on a surface near an A.C. outlet. There are four mounting holes in the bottom of the charger which allow it to be
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Fast Charge Full Charge Fault Ready Note the orientation of the battery pack. Slide the battery pack into the charging bay until it stops. Then rock the battery pack back until it snaps into place. The amber indicator directly under the battery being charged will turn on if the battery is properly inserted. The charger will perform an automatic charging cycle on inserted battery packs. First it will perform a “Fast Charge” to bring the batteries up to a usable voltage as quickly as possible. O
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Fast Charge Full Charge Fast Charge Full Charge Fast Charge Full Charge Fault Ready Fault Ready Fault Ready Power A.C. Cord Power Supply Power Indicator Green Indicator FIGURE 2: THE UCLI72-4 QUAD CHARGER SYSTEM Refer to the chart below for a quick reference: Amber Green Battery Status On Off Charging On Flashing O.K. (80% charged) Off On Completely Charged Flashing Flashing Faulty Battery continued on next page 7 UMAN-Charge
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Charging Times QL220/320 QL 420 (AT16004-1) (AT16293-1) 80% charge 1.25 hrs 2.5 Hrs. Full Charge 2.5 hrs 5 hrs. These times are for completely discharged batteries. Bat- tery packs which are still partially charged will take less time. The Quad Charger has a safety feature which stops charg- ing a battery after six hours regardless of its charge state. Safety Precautions Battery Safety Avoid accidental short circuiting of any battery. Allowing battery terminals to contact conductive material wi
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UCN72-4 Quad Charger Description The UCN72-4 Quad Charger is designed to charge up to four NiMH Encore and/or Cameo series batteries simulta- neously. Battery packs may be charged externally or while plugged into the printer. The unit has switch selectable 110/ 220 V.A.C. input voltage and is supplied with a line cord compatible with its country of use. Charge Cable Charge Indicator Power Indicator UCN72-4 Charging Batteries Set the voltage selection switch on the unit’s rear panel to agree wit
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the battery pack to be charged. The charge indicator near the cable will either light steadily, or start to blink. On a fully charged battery, the indicator will go out after a few minutes, indicating a fully charged condition. On batteries in need of charging, the indicator will stop blinking after a period of time determined by the charge level of the battery and then stay lit continuously. This indicates that the charger is now operating in fast charge mode. When the light goes out, the ba
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NCxx04 Series Quad Charger/Conditioners Description NC series Quad Chargers sequentially charge and/or condition up to 4 batteries. Charge time is approximately one hour per battery depending on battery’s state of charge. Condition cycle times vary with both the battery’s state of charge and with each model. Charging Batteries Plug the A.C. line of the charger into an A.C. receptacle. For MP series printers, connect batteries by sliding them downward onto battery contact plate as though mountin
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Conditioning Battery Packs In order to extend battery life, battery packs should be conditioned periodically. The NC series Quad Chargers are equipped with a "Condition" mode, which fully discharges a battery pack followed by a full charge cycle. Conditioning NiCad battery packs once a week is recommended for optimum performance of batteries. Condition Light: Condition Button FLASHING light indicates pending operation. Pressing this switch will start the Condition When the battery is next in
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The communications port should only be used by factory authorized personnel. NCxx04 Part Numbers Part Number* Used On Charge Method DC12127-1x MP5020/22 Battery Drop-In DC12255-1x MP5030/33 Battery Drop-In DC12363-1x MP5030,RP3 Cable DC12248-1x MP5044 Battery Drop-In DC12464-2x RP3 Battery Drop-In † DC12363-5x Encore 4 Cable † DC12363-6x Encore 2,3 Cable * Last digit in part number Indicates model: -X0 = North American model -X1 = U.K. model -X2 = Continental European model -X3 = Australian mode
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LI72 Wall Charger Description The LI72 is a wall mounted fast charger with universal 110 to 230, 50-60 Hz. VAC input. Multiple A.C. plug configura- tions comply with most interna- tional standards. This charger is used with the QL series printers (QL 220, QL 320, QL 420) equipped with Lithium Ion (LiIon) batteries. The LI72 will charge a battery pack as fast as its charge level will allow, and then switch over to a maintenance charge to Charging Trickle keep the charge at its maximum. Chargin
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Do not attempt to charge batteries with the LI72 while printing. Attempting to print while charging can result in improp- erly charged batteries. LI72 Models Model number Country of use V.A.C. AT15759-1 U.S. & Japan 110 AT15759-2 U.K. 220 AT15759-3 Euro 220 AT15759-4 Aust 220 AT15759-6* (varies w/line varies cord supplied) *This model is suppled with an IEC socket to allow use as an in- line charger. Connection to A.C. supply is via a line cord configured with an A.C. plug for the country of
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UCN72 Wall Charger Description The UCN72 is a wall mounted fast charger with universal 110 to 230, 50-60 Hz. VAC input. Multiple A.C. plug configu- rations comply with most interna- tional standards. This charger is used with the Encore and Cameo series printers equipped with NiMH batteries. The UCN72 will charge a battery pack as fast as its charge level will allow, and then switch over to a trickle mode to Charging maintain the charge at its maxi- Trickle Charging mum. Refer to the table b
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UCN72 Models Model number Country of use V.A.C. AT15244-1 U.S. & Japan 110 AT15244-2 U.K. 220 AT15244-3 Euro 220 AT15244-4 Aust 220 AT15244-6* (varies w/line varies cord supplied) *This model is suppled with an IEC socket to allow use as an in- line charger. Connection to A.C. supply is via a line cord configured with an A.C. plug for the country of intended use. 17 UMAN-Charge
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UC Series Charger/Conditioner IMPORTANT: Never charge or condition battery packs while attempting to run the printer. Description The UC series of Charger/Conditioners is designed to charge and condition individual battery packs used on the MP, RP, Encore and Cameo series of portable printers. Battery packs may be charged off-unit or while connected to the printer. Typical charge time is 60 to 90 minutes. Charging Battery Packs Plug the A.C. line cord into an A.C. receptacle, then plug the char
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The condition cycle for a fully charged battery is approxi- mately 90 minutes. If the “Charge OK” indicator blinks, disconnect the battery pack and wait until all the lights except the “Power “ light go out. Reconnect the battery and repeat step 3. UC Series Charger Models Base Part Number* Used on Charge Method CC12708-1x MP5020/22 Cable CC12708-2x MP5030 Cable CC12708-3x MP5044 Cable CC12708-5x RP3 Cable to Printer CC12891-1x RP3 Battery Drop-In † CC12708-7x Encore 2,3, Cameo Cable † CC12708-
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Trickle Chargers Description These compact, cost effective chargers are designed to charge individual battery packs. Typical charge time is 12 to 16 hours. Charging Batteries Plug the charge cable into the battery pack charger jack, and the Charger body into the appropriate A.C. wall recep- tacle. Trickle Chargers will charge the battery overnight, typically in 12 to 16 hours. While they can be used when the printer is running, charging time will be lengthened. Trickle Charger Models Part No
