
MZ Series Power Station Installation and
User Guide
Important Charger and Battery Safety Information
Keep this guide available. It contains impor tant safety and operating information.
Battery Safety
Caution • Shor t Circuits
Avoid accidental short circuiting of any battery. Allowing battery terminals to contact
conductive material will create a short circuit which could cause burns and other injuries or
could start a fire.
Caution • Don’t Use Damaged Batteries
Never at tempt to charge a batter y that is visibly damaged or is emit ting odors.
Caution • Always Use Zebra Batteries
Use of any batteries not approved specifically for use with this charger could cause damage
to the bat tery or the charger and will void the warranty.
Impor tant • Observe Battery Safety Precautions
Always observe the safet y precautions in the Lithium-ion Technical Bulletin included with
each Battery Pack.
Impor tant • Battery Disposal
Always dispose of used bat teries in accordance with local regulations. Placing used
batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream may be illegal in your area.
Insulate battery contacts with a piece of tape prior to disposal.
Charger Safety
Caution • Use the Correct Zebra Charger
Only charge the suppor ted bat tery pack types designated for use with this charger. Use of
any bat tery charger not approved specifically by Zebra for use with its batteries could cause
damage to the bat tery pack or the printer and will void any equipment warranty.
Caution • Correct Voltage
Ensure that the Battery Charger is configured for the A.C. voltage used in your area and you
are using the correct A.C. power cord and/or power supply for the intended country of use.
Use the charger with the supplied power supply only, which must be plugged into an earth
grounded outlet.
Impor tant • Charger Location
Use care in locating the Charger. Do not place it in locations where liquids or metallic
objects may be dropped into the charger. Never locate the charger near any source of
combustion.
Ensure that the Charger is plugged into a power source that won’t accidentally be turned off
if you will be charging bat teries overnight.
Impor tant • Indoor Use Only
This charger is intended for indoor use only.
Impor tant • Charger Maintenance
Clean only with a dry or slightly damp, lint free cloth.
Never operate a charger that has been damaged in any way.
Do not disassemble the battery packs or the charger.
There are no user servicable components inside
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Charger Specifications
The power supply is compatible with all common AC supply
voltages. AC voltage setting is automatic.
Power Supply
Specifications
Power Supply
Operating
Temperature
Input
Output 12.0 VDC @ 4.2 AMPS Max.
During
Charge
In Storage
100-240 VAC @ 1.2 AMPS
Max., 50-60 Hz
o
C to 35o C
0
20% - 80% relative humidity
o
-10
C to 70o C
10% - 90% relative humidity
Installation
The MZ Series Power Station’s power supply may be secured to the back of the Power Station with the supplied
straps, or may be located a distance from the main charger
module. The Power Station also has provisions to allow hanging from a wall. (Refer to Figure 3.) The power supply cannot
be secured to the back of the Power Station when using this
mounting method.
Figure 1: Mounting Dimensions
19.62” [498.35 mm]
4.75”
[120.7 mm]
(Includes depth of power
suppl y when secured to
3.65” [92.7 mm]
You should leave a 1.75 in [44.5mm] minimum space above the printer
to allow its insertion and removal if you are installing the Power
Station under an overhang.
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[134.9 mm]
the Power Station)
5.31”

Plug the power supply output cable into the Power Station.
You may elect to secure the power supply to the back of the
Power station using the supplied Velcro® straps at this time.
Ensure the power cord supplied with your Power Station
is the correct one for use in your locality. Plug the AC power
cord into the power supply and into an AC receptacle. The in-
cator on the power supply should light up.
di
The Power Station should be situated to avoid the possibility
of interfering with operator’s normal activities, and should be
plugged into an AC outlet that will not be accidently shut off if
you are planning twenty-four hour charging of batteries.
Figure 2: Power Supply Installation
AC Receptacle
Holding
straps
Power Supply
Output Cable
Power Supply p /n AT18138-2
Input 100-240 VAC@1.2A
Output: 12 VDC@4.2 A
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AC Power Cord