User's Guide

Chapter 3. Using Your APS3
3.25
Figure 3.25: Contact Case Connection and Pressure Relief Vent
4. Plug the charger line adapter into a 100 VAC to 240 VAC mains and plug the other end
into the charging case connection on the right side of the charging case. (See figure 3.25)
The charging case is air-tight. After air transport it may be necessary to relieve the
pressure differential in order to open the case. To do so, loosen the Pressure Relief Vent
screw until air enters the case. Then re-tighten the screw.
5. When power is applied to the charging case, the “Charger on” LED will light and the
“Charging” LED will also light unless the unit is already fully charged. In addition the
“Unit on” LED will light. If the unit is still paired to a powered link box the “Connect/
Pair” LED will light.
6. Charge the unit until the “Charging” LED goes dark. The unit is now fully charged and
ready for data collection. However, the unit can be used if not fully charged.
7. The APS can remain in the charging case with power applied to the case even when
fully charged. The battery will not be damaged. The APS should be stored in the sealed
charging case when not in use.
Micro USB Charging
The APS3 contains a micro USB connector to allow charging and operation from a standard
USB power source. (see page 3.25). CyberOptics offers an optional Power Bank and cable that
can connect and extend the normal APS3 battery life. Alternatively, the customer can connect
any standard USB power source to this connector. However, this connector is only a power
connector and does not transmit any data to or from the unit. Also, because of the extreme
thinness of the APS3, only a very thin micro USB connector can attach without interfering
with the carbon fiber substrate. Contact CyberOptics for more information.