Crestron TPS-6X-BTP User Manual

Crestron TPS-6X-BTP
Battery Pack for TPS-6X
Installation Guide

This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at:

Crestron Electronics, Inc.

15 Volvo Drive

Rockleigh, NJ 07647

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As of the date of manufacture, the TPS-6X-BTP has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE
marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling.

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Crestron TPS-6X-BTP Battery Pack for TPS-6X

Contents

Battery Pack for TPS-6X: TPS-6X-BTP 1

Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1

Features and Functions................................................................................................ 1

Specifications ..............................................................................................................2

Physical Description.................................................................................................... 3

Setup .......................................................................................................................................... 4

Removal ......................................................................................................................4

Installation................................................................................................................... 8

Charging .................................................................................................................... 11

Storage....................................................................................................................... 11

Disposal..................................................................................................................... 12

Resources................................................................................................................................. 13

Further Inquiries........................................................................................................13

Future Updates ..........................................................................................................13

Return and Warranty Policies.................................................................................................. 14

Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ......................................................................14

CRESTRON Limited Warranty.................................................................................14

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Crestron TPS-6X-BTP Battery Pack for TPS-6X

Battery Pack for TPS-6X:
TPS-6X-BTP

Introduction

The Crestron® TPS-6X-BTP is a replacement NiMH rechargeable battery
pack for the TPS-6X Wireless Touchpanel. One TPS-6X-BTP is included
with each TPS-6X. Installation of the TPS-6X-BTP battery pack requires
tools and should be performed by a qualified technician.

IMPORTANT: BEFORE INSTALLATION OF A NEW
BATTERY Firmware version 3.001.0039 or later must be
loaded to provide optimum performance. Failure to upgrade
the firmware will result in a poor battery life for the panel.

Features and Functions

• Replacement NiMH rechargeable battery pack for the TPS-6X
Wireless Touchpanel

• Fast charging Nickel Metal Hydride batteries

• Can be charged when the TPS-6X is mounted in the

TPS-6X-DS or TPS-6X-DS-C Docking Station
(TPS-6X-DS-C sold separately)

Installation Guide – DOC. 6740C Battery Pack for TPS-6X: TPS-6X-BTP • 1

Battery Pack for TPS-6X Crestron TPS-6X-BTP

Specifications

Specifications for the TPS-6X-BTP are listed in the following table.

TPS-6X-BTP Specifications

SPECIFICATION DETAILS

Output Voltage 4.8 Volts DC
Capacity 2000 mAh
Composition Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Usage Per Charge ~2 hours continuous, ~24 hours

under normal use (10% active duty
cycle with standby/powerdown
activated

Charging Time ~2.5 hours

(~2.5 to 3 hours when in use)

Optimal Operating
Temperature

Weight 4.3 oz (120.2 g)

NOTE: The batteries will not charge when they are warmer than the
maximum charging temperature. This may occur due to extended use of
the panel while on the TPS-6X-DS (or TPS-6X-DS-C) Docking Station.
To cool the batteries, turn off power to the touchpanel using the left
trigger key. The touchpanel will cool faster if it is removed from the
TPS-6X-DS (or TPS-6X-DS-C) before it is turned off. The panel will be
cool in approximately 20 minutes.

32º to 112º F (0º to 45º C)
50º to 104º F (10º to 40º C) when
charging

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