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E-EQ-MX5CEOGWW-F-ARC MX5X User’s Guide
External Power Supply for MX5X and Cradles
The MX5X DC adapter can be plugged into either of the D26 pin connectors on the bottom of the
MX5X.
The cradle power jack is located on the back of the cradle. The MX5X is to be used with a power
supply.
Figure 28 AC/DC 12V Power Supply
When the MX5X is receiving power through a cradle connected to external power, the cradle's
Status LED is illuminated.
Batteries
Note: On first use the MX5X batteries should be charged with an external power source (i.e.
AC Adapter) – 3 hours for the main battery and 7 hours for the backup battery. New
main battery packs alone must be charged prior to first use -- this process takes up to
four hours in an LXE MX5 Multi-Charger.
The MX5X computer is designed to work with a Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) battery from LXE. Under
normal conditions it should last approximately eight to ten hours before requiring a recharge. The
more you use the scanner or the RF transmitter, the shorter the time required between battery
recharges. The MX5X keeps date and time valid for a minimum of four days using a fully charged
backup battery and a main battery that has reached the Low Warning point.
About Lithium-Ion Batteries
Li-Ion batteries (like all batteries) gradually lose their capacity over time (in a linear fashion) and
never just stop working. This is important to remember -- the MX5X is always 'on' even when in
the Suspend state and draws battery power at all times. Tap the
| Settings | Control Panel |
Power tab to check the battery status and power reading.
The following chart is an approximation. Actual battery capacity will vary based on usage,
ambient temperature and peripherals drawing power from the MX5X:
100% capacity 2800 mAh minimum
80% capacity 2240 mAh minimum
Deciding when to put a fully charged main battery pack in the MX5X is difficult to quantify
because it is very application specific. 1000 mAh may be the cutoff for one customer who uses the
computer frequently, while 500 mAh may be perfectly fine for a customer who occasionally uses
the computer. You need to determine the point at which battery life becomes unacceptable for
your business practices and replace the main battery pack before that point.
