User manual

7 Micro units
2013-10 W-DMX G4(S) User Manual, edition 2 37
7.1.9 Battery option
The W-DMX G4 Micro units are equipped with a holder for 6 AAA batteries. If
batteries are installed in the unit and 12 V DC power is disconnected, the unit
runs on battery power.
Indication of battery status is a coming feature.
The BATT and SIGNAL LED light up alternately every 5 seconds:
• When the BATT LED is on, the signal bars indicate battery status.
• When the SIGNAL LED is on, the signal bars indicate signal strength.
On average, the W-DMX receiver can receive for approximately from
4 to 8 hours in battery mode. The exact battery life depends on the brand of
batteries and mode of the W-DMX unit.
Hint
We recommend testing the discharge time of your selected
batteries before using them in a show environment.
The W-DMX G4 Micro units are compatible with rechargeable batteries (down
to U
DC
= 1.2 V per cell).
Hint
Batteries cannot be charged with the Micro units.
Please use an appropriate battery charger.