Data Sheet

RF Explorer User Manual page 27
RF Explorer internal battery
The internal battery is a high capacity Lithium-ion polymer 1000mAh. This is the same battery technology
used in cell phones and modern laptops and tablet computers.
The power switch is a true hard switch connecting the battery in ON position, fully isolating the battery in the
OFF position. As the battery is fully disconnected in the OFF position, you can keep your RF Explorer stored
for months and the battery will keep the charge intact, as opposed to cell phones or laptops which typically
implement a soft switch which slowly discharge the battery by drawing a microamperes continuously from it.
This doesn't happen in your RF Explorer.
We designed RF Explorer power circuitry in a way you can always have your RF Explorer ready to use!
Note there is actually a self-discharge effect in the battery but it is so negligible that you can store your
device for a year or more and a battery will not be depleted.
Charging the internal battery
To charge the internal battery, plug it in to a powered USB port or USB wall-wart charger via the USB mini
socket. For the internal charger to access the battery, you must set the power switch to ON position,
otherwise the device will be running from USB but will not use or charge the internal battery.
RF Explorer may draw up to 500mA according to USB standard, and may take up to 3hs max to charge a fully
discharged battery in normal conditions. We recommend the first time to be charged for up to 8hs.
IMPORTANT
Never charge your device unattended or in any place where there is a risk of fire.
Never store RF Explorer in a place where temperature may go beyond 50ºC (122F).
A car can heat up incredibly quickly in the sun , especially in the summer, and
damage or reduce the lifetime of your battery if stored in such an environment.
If you manipulate RF Explorer to assemble an Expansion Module, always proceed
very carefully with the Lithium Ion battery and make sure it is not punctured,
damaged or inflated in any way. A healthy battery is a flat rectangle with no signs of
any deformation. If you have any doubt, please take a picture of your unit and send
it to us for further help.
If your battery doesn't seem to hold a charge or work properly, or if the unit gets
hot when charging, switch the power button OFF immediately and review and/or
replace your battery.
Never use RF Explorer with a damaged battery or with a Lithium Ion battery
different than the one officially supplied by technical service, which includes a
protection circuit for safety. Contact [e-mail] if you have any
question on any matter related with your battery or if you need a replacement.