Chapter 3: Get To Know NEO
Uploading Data in a Docking Station
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Always try to use a ‘first-in first-out’ approach to minimize storage time.
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Lithium-ion batteries age much faster at elevated temperatures. Store batteries at tem-
peratures between 0 °C and 20 °C (32 °F and 68 °F).
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Always charge batteries to at least 40 to 60% before storing them. Batteries can be
damaged by an over-discharge phenomenon that occurs when an empty battery is stored
for a long period of time such that the cell voltage drops below a lower limit.
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To minimize storage degradation, recharge stored batteries to 40 to 60% every 4 or 6
months to prevent over-discharge damage.
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A ‘never used’ lithium-ion battery that has been stored for 3 years may have limited or
no useful life remaining once put into service. Think of batteries as perishable goods.
3.8
Uploading Data in a Docking Station
The desktop docking station and quad docking station are typically used to upload transac-
tion data to a server computer when a radio link is not available.
The desktop docking station can complete batch uploads to a Client USB connected PC or
server. An optional 10/100 Base-T Ethernet connection can be used via the USB to Ethernet
cable (Model No. PX3052).
Unlike the desktop docking station, the quad docking station supports only TCP/IP connec-
tions to a PC or server through a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet connection.
When NEO is properly inserted in a docking station, a dock icon is displayed in the naviga-
tion bar at the top of the screen. The unit also detects the presence of the Ethernet network.
3.9
Bluetooth
Radio
The
Bluetooth
radio enables short range data communication between devices. In addition,
it provides the capability to use a
Bluetooth
-enabled cellular phone as a data modem, ex-
Important: Review the documentation provided with the user application installed in
NEO before performing data uploads.
Note: Charging options are described beginning on page 215 for more details.
Note: Integrated
Bluetooth
Class 2 radios are standard on ‘connected’ NEOs – that is,
units equipped with 802.11 radios. On ‘batch’ (unconnected) units,
Bluetooth
is an
optional feature.
