44208-00006-000 DSV3-SP User’s Manual
Rev 0B
2/12/2009
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5.4
Battery Gauge
A battery gauge is available in the Control Panel under Power Properties. It provides information about
the about the battery charge level and charging status. Clicking the Battery tab displays the DSV3 battery
gauge. The battery charge level (percentage power remaining) is shown at the bottom of the Power
Properties / Battery tab window.
5.4.1
Charging States
The Power Properties / Battery tab window also shows that state of the internal battery charger. There are
three charging states.
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Main Battery:
The terminal is operating on battery power and no external AC adapter is
connected.
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External:
External AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.
•
Charging:
External AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. The unit operates
normally while simultaneously charging the battery.
5.4.2
Battery Charge Level States
The charge level state of the battery is also listed in the Power Properties / Battery tab window. There are
three charge level states. When the battery gauge is “Very Low”, the battery should be immediately
charged by connecting the unit to an AC adapter or the unit will automatically shut down when the
voltage level drops below the minimum threshold.
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Good:
Battery charge is Good
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Low:
Battery charge is Low
(<10% remaining)
•
Very Low:
Battery charge is Very Low / Critical
(<5% remaining)
5.4.3
Other Indicators
There are three user warnings that occur when the battery level is “Very Low”: See section 4.2 and
section 4.3 for the LED and tone indicator states that also provide user feedback regarding battery charge
levels and charging states.
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The power LED alternately flashes Red and Green (see section 4.2)
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A “Warning” message pops up “Main Battery Very Low”. This warning will repeat itself
periodically until the condition clears or the unit automatically shuts down.
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An error beep sounds when the battery charge level is critical.
Charging State
Battery Charge
Level Summary
Battery Charge Level
