User`s guide

50 Battery Hot-Swapping
MX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX1RG-D
Battery Hot-Swapping
ATTENTION Powering off the MX1 before a write (to disk) function has completed,
may result in the corruption of the flash drive.
Note: If you are not hot-swapping the battery, make sure the MX1 is turned OFF before
removing the battery.
When the main battery power level is low, the MX1 will signal the operator with a continuous,
one-second beep. Beeping will continue until the battery is replaced, the battery completely
depletes or the MX1 is placed in a powered docking station.
You can replace the main battery without shutting the unit off. Simply remove the weak or
discharged battery and install a strong or charged battery.
When the Main Battery is removed, the MX1 automatically transitions to the Critical Suspend
state. During Critical Suspend, the MX1’s backup battery will continue to power the unit for at
least five minutes. Though data is retained, the MX1 cannot be used until a new main battery pack
is installed. After installing the new battery, the MX1 automatically transitions to the Suspend
state. To resume from the Suspend state, press the Power key for 1 beep. Recovery from Resume
can take several seconds while the radio (if installed) is reestablishing an RF link.
If the Critical Suspend timer expires before a fully charged main battery can be inserted, the MX1
will turn off and must be rebooted after the main battery pack is installed.
Status LED and the Battery
Blinking Green
The MX1 is in the Suspend state. Lowest battery power consumption
setting.
Steady Red
Main Battery Low Warning or Low Main Battery. Replace the main battery
or place the unit in a powered charging station.
Blinking Red
Main Battery Power Failure or the Main Battery is depleted. The MX1 is in
the Critical Suspend state drawing power from the backup battery. Replace
the main battery or place the unit in a powered charging station.