Zebra Technologies Encore User Manual

Mobile Printer  
Chargers  
User’s Manual  
MP Series, RP Series  
Encore Series,  
Cameo Series,  
QL Series  
Rev. F, July, 2002  
Document: Chargers_F.pdf  
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 of-  
fered 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 (Nickel-  
Metal 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  
Plug the circular four pin plug  
from the power supply into the  
into Charger  
bay  
back of the charger. Plug  
1. Rock  
Battery Pack  
into place  
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.  
Fast Charge  
Indicator  
Please refer to Figure 2.  
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Charging Batteries  
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FIGURE 1: INSERTING THE  
BATTERY PACK  
Charger Bay  
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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.  
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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  
Amber  
Indicator  
fast charge part of the charg-  
ing cycle and is now “topping off” the battery at a slower  
charge rate. The battery pack is usable at this point al-  
though 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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A.C. Cord  
Power Supply  
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FIGURE 2: THE UCLI72-4  
QUAD CHARGER SYSTEM  
Refer to the chart below for a quick reference:  
Amber  
On  
Green  
Off  
Battery Status  
Charging  
On  
Off  
Flashing  
Flashing  
On  
Flashing  
O.K. (80% charged)  
Completely Charged  
Faulty Battery  
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Charging Times  
QL220/320  
QL 420  
(AT16004-1)  
(AT16293-1)  
80% charge  
Full Charge  
1.25 hrs  
2.5 hrs  
2.5 Hrs.  
5 hrs.  
These times are for completely discharged batteries. Bat-  
tery packs which are still partially charged will take less time.  
The Quad Charger has a safety feature which stops charg-  
ing a battery after six hours regardless of its charge state.  
Safety Precautions  
Battery Safety  
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.  
Charger Safety  
Use care in locating the Quad Charger. Do not place it in  
locations where liquids or metallic objects may be dropped  
into the charging bays. Do not block the ventilating slots on  
the top and bottom covers. Insure that the Charger is  
plugged into a power source which won’t accidently be  
turned off if you will be charging batteries overnight.  
Use of any batteries not approved specifically by Zebra for  
use with this charger could cause damage to the battery or  
the charger and will void the warranty.  
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UCN72-4 Quad Charger  
Description  
The UCN72-4 Quad Charger is designed to charge up to  
four NiMH Encore and/or Cameo series batteries simulta-  
neously. Battery packs may be charged externally or while  
plugged into the printer. The unit has switch selectable 110/  
220 V.A.C. input voltage and is supplied with a line cord  
compatible with its country of use.  
Charge  
Cable  
ChargeIndicator  
PowerIndicator  
UCN72-4  
Charging Batteries  
Set the voltage selection switch on the unit’s rear panel to  
agree with the supplied A.C. voltage. Refer to diagram below  
and to table.  
To charge batteries: Plug the  
line cord into the charger and  
then into the A.C. supply recep-  
tacle. The power  
indicator on the  
front panel will  
Voltagesetto  
115 V.A.C.  
light.  
Plug a charge  
Voltagesetto  
220 V.A.C.  
cable into the  
charger jack on  
SETTING THE VOLTAGE SWITCH  
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the battery pack to be charged. The charge indicator near  
the cable will either light steadily, or start to blink. On a fully  
charged battery, the indicator will go out after a few minutes,  
indicating a fully charged condition.  
On batteries in need of charging, the indicator will stop  
blinking after a period of time determined by the charge level  
of the battery and then stay lit continuously. This indicates  
that the charger is now operating in fast charge mode. When  
the light goes out, the battery has been completely charged.  
Maximum charge time for a battery is 180 minutes. Four  
batteries may be charged at the same time with the UCN72-  
4 charger.  
UCN72-4 Part Numbers  
Part Number (Country)  
AC15482-1(U.S.)  
AC15482-2 (U.K.)  
AC15482-3 (Euro)  
Line cord p/n  
V.A.C. Setting  
110  
TLCMXX03  
TLCEBS1310  
TLCE12013  
220  
220  
AC15482-4 (Aust.) TLCE15012  
220  
Do not charge batteries while printing. Attempting to print while  
charging batteries with the UCN72-4 Charger can result in unreli-  
able charging.  
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NCxx04 Series Quad Charger/Conditioners  
Description  
NC series Quad Chargers sequentially charge and/or  
condition up to 4 batteries. Charge time is approximately  
one hour per battery depending on battery’s state of charge.  
Condition cycle times vary with both the battery’s state of  
charge and with each model.  
Charging Batteries  
Plug the A.C. line of the charger into an A.C. receptacle.  
For MP series printers, connect batteries by sliding them  
downward onto battery contact plate as though mounting  
them on a printer. (See illustration below.)  
Other printer series use individual cables to charge the  
battery packs. Plug the cables into either the charge jack on  
the battery pack, or, in the case of the RP3 printer, the  
printer’s charging jack.  
Once the batteries are installed  
or plugged in the charge cycle  
will automatically begin, start-  
Slide Batteries on plates as  
thoughmountingonaprinter.  
ing with the first battery con-  
nected. It will sequence left  
to right through each in-  
stalled battery in turn. The  
“Charge” indicator above  
the battery under charge  
will light steadily during  
charging.  
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ChargerJackon  
Battery.  
A.C. PowerConnector  
Communications(COM) Port  
LOADING BATTERIES (MP SERIES ONLY)  
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Conditioning Battery Packs  
In order to extend battery life, battery packs should be  
conditioned periodically. The NC series Quad Chargers are  
equipped with a "Condition" mode, which fully discharges a  
battery pack followed by a full charge cycle. Conditioning  
NiCad battery packs once a week is recommended for  
optimum performance of batteries.  
Condition Light:  
ConditionButton  
FLASHING light indicates pending operation.  
When the battery is next in the charger’s  
sequence, itwillbeconditioned.  
STEADY light indicates conditioning is in  
progress. Only one condition light will be on  
continuously at any time.  
Pressing this switch will start the Condition  
cycle for the battery directly below it. The  
Condition Light will turn on.  
Ready Light  
Charging/Conditioningcycleis  
completedforthisbattery.  
Charge Light:  
Power Light:  
FLASHING light indicates  
pendingoperation. Whenthe  
battery is next in the  
charger’s sequence, it will be  
charged.  
STEADY light indicates  
normaloperation.  
FLASHING light indicates  
aproblemwiththe  
charger.  
STEADY light indicates battery  
is being charged. Only one  
charge light will be on  
continuously at any time.  
NCXX04 QUAD CHARGER CONTROL PANEL  
Start the condition cycle by pressing the condition button  
above the battery just connected . Refer to illustration above  
for details on the NCxx04 control panel  
Communications Port  
The NCxx04 Quad chargers are equipped with a COM port  
which allows communication between the charger and a P.C.  
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The communications port should only be used by factory  
authorized personnel.  
NCxx04 Part Numbers  
Part Number*  
DC12127-1x  
DC12255-1x  
DC12363-1x  
DC12248-1x  
DC12464-2x  
DC12363-5x  
DC12363-6x  
Used On  
Charge Method  
Battery Drop-In  
Battery Drop-In  
Cable  
MP5020/22  
MP5030/33  
MP5030,RP3  
MP5044  
Battery Drop-In  
Battery Drop-In  
Cable  
RP3  
Encore 4†  
Encore 2,3†  
Cable  
* Last digit in part number Indicates model:  
-X0 = North American model  
-X1 = U.K. model  
-X2 = Continental European model  
-X3 = Australian model  
These models use NiMH type battery packs. Conditioning is not  
necessary once batteries have been cycled several times. A NiMH battery  
is” cycled” by fully charging it, then fully discharging it through normal use.  
The “Condition” cycle on NCxx04 series chargers can also be used for  
this purpose.  
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LI72 Wall Charger  
Description  
The LI72 is a wall mounted fast charger with universal 110  
to 230, 50-60 Hz. VAC input. Multiple A.C. plug configura-  
tions comply with most interna-  
tional standards. This charger is  
used with the QL series printers  
(QL 220, QL 320, QL 420)  
equipped with Lithium Ion (LiIon)  
batteries. The LI72 will charge a  
battery pack as fast as its charge  
level will allow, and then switch  
over to a maintenance charge to  
keep the charge at its maximum.  
Refer to the table below for part  
Charging  
Trickle  
Charging  
Fault  
Condition  
numbers.  
Charging Battery Packs  
Plug the LI72 into the appropriate  
A.C. wall receptacle, then insert  
Chargeindicator  
the charge cable into the battery  
pack charger jack.  
The charger LED will indicate the status of the  
charger as follows:  
• A steady light indicates the battery pack is  
undergoing a fast charge.  
• A slow blinking light indicates the charger is  
in maintenance mode. The battery pack is  
ready for use.  
• A rapidly blinking light indicates a problem  
with the battery pack. The battery may have an  
internal short, or its charge monitoring circuitry  
may be malfunctioning. The battery pack  
should not be used any further.  
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Do not attempt to charge batteries with the LI72 while  
printing. Attempting to print while charging can result in improp-  
erly charged batteries.  
LI72 Models  
Model number  
AT15759-1  
AT15759-2  
AT15759-3  
AT15759-4  
AT15759-6*  
Country of use  
U.S. & Japan  
U.K.  
V.A.C.  
110  
220  
Euro  
220  
Aust  
220  
(varies w/line  
cord supplied)  
varies  
*This model is suppled with an IEC socket to allow use as an in-  
line charger. Connection to A.C. supply is via a line cord  
configured with an A.C. plug for the country of intended use.  
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UCN72 Wall Charger  
Description  
The UCN72 is a wall mounted fast charger with universal  
110 to 230, 50-60 Hz. VAC input. Multiple A.C. plug configu-  
rations comply with most interna-  
tional standards. This charger is  
used with the Encore and Cameo  
series printers equipped with  
NiMH batteries. The UCN72 will  
charge a battery pack as fast as its  
charge level will allow, and then  
switch over to a trickle mode to  
maintain the charge at its maxi-  
Charging  
Trickle  
Charging  
mum. Refer to the table below for  
Temperature  
too high/low  
part numbers.  
Charging Battery Packs  
Plug the UCN72 into the appro-  
priate A.C. wall receptacle, then  
insert the charge cable into the  
battery pack charger jack.  
Chargeindicator  
The charger LED will indicate the status of the  
charger as follows:  
• A steady light indicates the battery pack is  
undergoing a fast charge.  
• A slow blinking light indicates the charger is  
in trickle mode. The battery pack is ready for  
use.  
• A rapidly blinking light indicates a problem  
with the battery pack. The battery may have an  
internal short, or its charge monitoring circuitry  
may be malfunctioning. The battery pack  
should not be used any further.  
Do not attempt to charge batteries with the UCN72  
while printing. Attempting to print while charging can result in  
improperly charged batteries.  
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UCN72 Models  
Model number  
AT15244-1  
Country of use  
U.S. & Japan  
U.K.  
V.A.C.  
110  
AT15244-2  
220  
AT15244-3  
Euro  
220  
AT15244-4  
Aust  
220  
AT15244-6*  
(varies w/line  
cord supplied)  
varies  
*This model is suppled with an IEC socket to allow use as an in-  
line charger. Connection to A.C. supply is via a line cord  
configured with an A.C. plug for the country of intended use.  
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UC Series Charger/Conditioner  
IMPORTANT: Never charge or condition battery packs while  
attempting to run the printer.  
Description  
The UC series of Charger/Conditioners is designed to  
charge and condition individual battery packs used on the  
MP, RP, Encore and Cameo series of portable printers.  
Battery packs may be charged off-unit or while connected  
to the printer. Typical charge time is 60 to 90 minutes.  
Charging Battery Packs  
Plug the A.C. line cord into an A.C. receptacle, then plug  
the charge cable into the battery pack’s charger jack. The  
“Power” light will come on, followed by the “Charge” light.  
When the Battery Pack has been fully charged, the “Charge  
OK” indicator will light.  
Conditioning Battery Packs  
NiCad type battery packs used on a daily basis should be  
“conditioned” once a week to insure they keep their maxi-  
mum charge life. This is especially important with batteries  
that are usually recharged with the Trickle Charger.  
1. Connect the Charger to an A.C. power  
source.  
2. Plug the charger into the  
battery pack’s charger jack.  
Wait 5 seconds.  
3. Press and hold  
the “Condition”  
“PowerLight  
button for  
1 second  
“ChargeLight  
“ChargeOKLight  
until the  
red  
“Condi-  
tioning”  
indicator  
“ConditionButton  
lights .  
“ConditioningLight  
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The condition cycle for a fully charged battery is approxi-  
mately 90 minutes.  
If the “Charge OK” indicator blinks, disconnect the battery  
pack and wait until all the lights except the “Power “ light go  
out. Reconnect the battery and repeat step 3.  
UC Series Charger Models  
Base Part Number*  
CC12708-1x  
CC12708-2x  
CC12708-3x  
CC12708-5x  
CC12891-1x  
CC12708-7x  
CC12708-8x  
Used on  
Charge Method  
Cable  
MP5020/22  
MP5030  
MP5044  
RP3  
Cable  
Cable  
Cable to Printer  
Battery Drop-In  
Cable  
RP3  
Encore 2,3, Cameo†  
Encore 4†  
Cable  
* Last digit in part number Indicates model:  
-X0 = North American model  
-X1 = U.K. model  
-X2 = Continental European model  
-X3 = Australian model  
† These models use NiMH type battery packs. Conditioning is not necessary  
once batteries have been cycled several times. A NiMH battery is” cycled” by  
fully charging it, then fully discharging it through normal use. The “Condition”  
cycle on UC series chargers can also be used for this purpose.  
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Trickle Chargers  
Description  
These compact, cost effective chargers are designed to  
charge individual battery packs. Typical charge time is 12 to  
16 hours.  
Charging Batteries  
Plug the charge cable into the battery pack charger jack,  
and the Charger body into the appropriate A.C. wall recep-  
tacle. Trickle Chargers will charge the battery overnight,  
typically in 12 to 16 hours. While they can be used when the  
printer is running, charging time will be lengthened.  
Trickle Charger Models  
Part No  
V.A.C./Hz (Country)  
110/60 (U.S.)  
110/60 (U.S.)  
110/60 (U.S.)  
220/50 (Euro)  
220/50 (Euro)  
Batt. Voltage/Model  
AT852  
7.2 V/ MP503x Series  
6.0 V/ MP502x Series  
12 V/ MP5044  
AT855  
AT856  
AT12478-1  
AT12479-1  
6/7.2V/MP502x/3x Series  
6/7.2V/Encore, Cameo  
Series  
AT12699-1  
AT12700-1  
AT13797-1  
220/50 (U.K.)  
220/50 (U.K.)  
110/60 (U.S.)  
6-7.2V/MP Series  
12V/MP5044  
7.2V/Encore, Cameo  
Trickle Chargers do not condition batteries, and  
thus should not be used as the principal  
charger for NiCad battery packs such as  
used on the MP and RP  
series.  
ChargerBody  
A.C.Receptacle  
ChargerJack  
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Zebra Technologies Corporation  
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Warwick, Rhode Island 02886.1012 USA  
Telephone:  
Fax:  
e-mail:  
+1 401.739.5800  
+1 401.732.7808  
Ask for the Help Desk  
In Europe:  
Zebra Technologies Europe, Ltd.  
Zebra House  
The Valley Centre, Gordon Road  
High Wycombe  
Buckinghamshire HP13 6EQ, United Kingdom  
Telephone:  
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e-mail:  
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