MPS-4009 Multi-Chemistry Power Supply Operations Manual Supplement, Doc. No. L01-497
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InterMetro Industries Corporation
Power Supply Status
The status of the MPS-4009 Power Supply is displayed by a remote Fuel Gauge display and
optionally on the workstation monitor by the Metro BatteryPro software.
Remote Fuel Gauge Display
The remote Fuel Gauge is embedded in the Metro Series Mobile Computing Workstation
monitor mount at eye level height and is connected to the power supply. It displays the
battery charge level and state with a series of LED indicators.
Remote Fuel Gauge Display
Metro BatteryPro Mobile Computing Workstation Power Supply Management Software
In a manner similar to notebook computer battery monitors, Metro BatteryPro Mobile
Computing Workstation Power Supply Management Software displays the MPS-4009 Power
Supply status, battery level as a percentage, and calculated remaining run time. The status
is displayed on the Workstation display monitor using the Windows task bar and control
panels. Metro BatteryPro also alerts the user when the power supply batteries are reaching
the end of the discharge cycle so that the user can perform any one of three actions:
1. Save any work and shut down the system.
2. Allow the computer to shut down in an orderly manner with all data quickly stored onto
the hard drive for Hibernation.
3. Plug the power supply into a wall outlet to start charging the unit.
Metro BatteryPro requires a USB connection from the USB port on the Power Supply to the
Metro Series Mobile Computing Workstation computer.
The Metro BatteryPro application features a status icon on the Windows taskbar and a
status window. A Power Properties dialog (see below) can be opened to configure the
power scheme and notifications and view more detail status of the power supply system.
A diagnostic tool can also be accessed through the Power Properties dialog.