Zebra Technologies QL, Cameo, RP, MP, Encore User Manual
Mobile Printer
User’s Manual
MP Series, RP Series
Encore Series,
Cameo Series,
QL Series
Chargers
Document: Chargers_F.pdf
Rev. F, July, 2002
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Contents
Introduction ................................................................................... 4
MP and RP Series Printers ............................................................................4
Cameo and Encore Series ............................................................................. 4
QL Series ....................................................................................................... 4
Safety Warnings.............................................................................................4
UCLI72-4 Quad Charger ............................................................... 5
Description .....................................................................................................5
Setting up the Charger ................................................................................... 5
Charging Batteries .........................................................................................5
Charging Times..............................................................................................8
Safety Precautions ......................................................................................... 8
Battery Safety ................................................................................................ 8
Charger Safety ............................................................................................... 8
UCN72-4 Quad Charger ............................................................... 9
Description .....................................................................................................9
Charging Batteries .........................................................................................9
UCN72-4 Part Numbers ............................................................................... 10
NCxx04 Series Quad Charger/Conditioners ............................... 11
Description ................................................................................................... 11
Charging Batteries ....................................................................................... 11
Conditioning Battery Packs .......................................................................... 12
Communications Port ..................................................................................12
NCxx04 Part Numbers .................................................................................13
LI72 Wall Charger ....................................................................... 14
Description ...................................................................................................14
Charging Battery Packs ...............................................................................14
LI72 Models ................................................................................................. 15
UCN72 Wall Charger .................................................................. 16
Description ...................................................................................................16
Charging Battery Packs ...............................................................................16
UCN72 Models.............................................................................................17
UC Series Charger/Conditioner .................................................. 18
Description .................................................................................. 18
Charging Battery Packs ...............................................................................18
Conditioning Battery Packs .......................................................................... 18
UC Series Charger Models ..........................................................................19
Trickle Chargers.......................................................................... 20
Description ...................................................................................................20
Charging Batteries .......................................................................................20
Trickle Charger Models ................................................................................ 20
Product Support .......................................................................... 21
Introduction
This manual covers the use of all chargers currently offered by Zebra for use with MP, RP, Encore, Cameo and QL
series mobile printers.
MP and RP Series Printers
The MP series (MP5022, MP5030, MP5033 and MP5044)
and the RP3 use NiCad batteries, which require periodic
“conditioning” to maintain their maximum capacity. The UC
and NCxx04 series chargers designed for these batteries are
equipped with a "Condition" cycle, which first discharges
then charges the battery. It is recommended NiCad battery
packs be conditioned once a week.
Cameo and Encore Series
The Encore and Cameo series printers use NiMH (NickelMetal Hydride) battery technology. NiMH batteries must be
initially “cycled” several times before maximum capacity is
realized.
A NiMH battery is” cycled” by fully charging it, then fully
discharging it through normal use. This process should be
done when the batteries are new.
QL Series
QL series printers use Lithium Ion (LIon) batteries to
achieve maximum power output in a minimum volume. LIon
batteries don’t need to be conditioned or cycled, however
they can only be safely charged in a charger designed for
this battery type. Use of an unauthorized charger with a
LIon battery could damage a battery beyond use.
Safety Warnings
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.
Use of any charger not approved specifically by Zebra for
use with its batteries could cause damage to the battery
pack or the printer and will void the warranty.
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UCLI72-4 Quad Charger
Description
The UCLI72-4 Quad Charger is designed to charge up to
four Lithium-Ion (LIon) QL series Mobile Printer battery
packs simultaneously. The unit is supplied with an external
110/220 VAC power supply and a line cord compatible with
its country of use.
Setting up the Charger
Place the Quad Charger on a surface near an A.C. outlet.
There are four mounting holes in the bottom of the charger
which allow it to be secured to a table or
shelf to help ensure the charging process
will not be interrupted by someone
inadvertently moving or unplugging
either the charger or the battery
packs under charge.
1. Slide
Battery Pack
into Charger
bay
1. Rock
Battery Pack
into place
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Plug the circular four pin plug
from the power supply into the
back of the charger. Plug
one end of the AC cord
into the Power Supply
and the other into the
A.C. power source. The
power indicator on the
front panel should come
on, indicating the Quad
Charger is ready for use.
Please refer to Figure 2.
Charging Batteries
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charging bays as shown.
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Note the orientation of the battery pack. Slide the
battery pack into the charging bay until it stops.
Then rock the battery pack back until it snaps
into place. The amber indicator directly under the
battery being charged will turn on if the battery is
properly inserted.
The charger will perform an automatic charging
cycle on inserted battery packs. First it will
perform a “Fast Charge” to bring the batteries up
to a usable voltage as quickly as possible. Once
80% of the charge voltage has been reached,
the charger switches over to a slower rate to
finish charging the battery.
The Amber indicator reports the status of the
battery under charge. It can either be on
steadily, indicating the battery is undergoing a
“Fast Charge”; or be off, indicating that the
battery is fully charged. If the Amber and Green
indicators are both flashing, there is a problem
with the battery pack and it will not be charged.
The Green indicator reports the charging
status. If it is flashing, and
the Amber indicator is lit
steadily, it reports that the
charger has completed the
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fast charge part of the charging cycle and is now “topping off” the battery at a slower
charge rate. The battery pack is usable at this point although it would be more desirable to wait until the battery is
full charged.
If the green indicator is lit steadily, and the Amber indicator
is off, the battery pack is fully charged.
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FIGURE 2: THE UCLI72-4
QUAD CHARGER SYSTEM
Refer to the chart below for a quick reference:
Amber Green Battery Status
On Off Charging
On Flashing O.K. (80% charged)
Off On Completely Charged
Flashing Flashing Faulty Battery
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