10 Determine Power Source
RX2 User’s Guide E-EQ-RX2OGWW-B
Determine Power Source
A DC power source must be connected to the RX2 before it can be used
– or –
The optional internal battery must be fully charged before the RX2 can be used.
Please refer to the following sections to determine the desired method to power the RX2.
Note: The RX2 power connector and the plugs on all cables that attach to the RX2 power
connector are keyed and care must be used when connecting the cables. Align the
connector pins to the power connector, push down on the watertight connector and twist
it to fasten securely.
USB-C
COM3/RS-232
INPUT
12-16 VDC
ON
OFF
Figure 7 Connect Power Source or Battery Charger
Internal Battery Pack (Optional)
The RX2 is available with an optional internal battery pack.
Use the battery charger to charge the RX2’s internal battery. The RX2 battery charger charges the
RX2 battery pack in less than 6 hours. It is recommended the internal battery pack be fully
charged before installing the RX2.
The battery charger uses an adapter cable. One end of the cable has a “break away” quick
disconnect connection to reduce the chance of damage if the forklift is moved before the battery
charger is disconnected. The other end of the cable attaches to the RX2.
Once fully charged, the internal RX2 battery pack powers the RX2 for nine hours under normal
conditions including an RFID reader scan every two seconds.
The RX2 provides a low battery warning as follows:
• The power LED flashes red (or is solid red while the RX2 is booting)
• The low battery buzzer sounds
• A low battery signal can be sent via the radio card to the network host (please refer
to your system administrator for details).
When the low battery warning is displayed, there is approximately 30 minutes of power left in the
battery. If the battery is not recharged before it is depleted, the RX2 automatically shuts down.
The RFID reader remains functional until the battery can no longer power the RX2.
