40 Batteries
MX5X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX5CEOGWW-F-ARC
Main Battery
Figure 29 Main Battery
1. Retaining Screws
2. Contacts, Battery Charger
3. Retaining Clip
The main battery has a rugged plastic enclosure that is designed to withstand the ordinary rigors
of an industrial environment. Exercise care when transporting the battery making sure it does not
come in contact with excessive heat or any power source other than an LXE MX5 Multi-charger
or MX5X unit. The fasteners are connected to the main battery pack and remain with the Battery
Pack through it’s life cycle. Contact your LXE representative if the fasteners must be replaced for
any reason.
Backup Battery
A fully charged Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) coin cell backup battery provides power to the unit
for up to 24 hours when the main battery has been depleted, removed or has failed. The backup
battery requires no user intervention. Replacement is performed by LXE. LXE recommends an
MX5X in storage have a charged main battery pack installed.
Note: This mobile device's backup battery maintains it’s charge by drawing power from the
main battery pack. Always store unused devices with a fully charged main battery pack
installed. LXE recommends an in-use mobile device be frequently connected to an
external power source to retain optimum power levels in the main battery pack and the
backup battery. When the backup battery and main battery pack are dead, the mobile
device reverts to setup defaults when a fully charged main battery pack is installed and
the device is powered On again.
Battery Hot-Swapping
Replace the main battery pack after first pressing the power key and placing the MX5X in
Suspend Mode. LXE recommends any work in progress be saved prior to replacing the main
battery pack.
Simply replace the discharged main battery with a fully-charged main battery. The backup battery
will retain data during a main battery hot-swap.
Place the battery in the battery well, making sure the tabs on the bottom of the battery pack fit into
the slots at the bottom end of the battery well. Push the battery down into the battery well while
fastening the screws. Fasten the screws tight enough to allow the rubber gasket to create a
watertight seal. If the screws do not easily twist into the threaded opening, remove the battery and
repeat the process.
Warning: Never replace the main battery in a hazardous location.
