AMX MVP-5100 - Manual (Page 157)

Battery Life and Replacement
149 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels
Battery Life and Replacement
Overview
The battery powering the MVP-5100 and MVP-5150 is designed for upwards of 300 deep discharge
rechargings. Regular shallow rechargings will extensively increase expected battery life, and the device
should be stored in either the Table Charging Station or the Wall Charging Station when not in use to
keep it at an optimum charge. The battery has reached its effective end of life after it can no longer hold
more than a 70 percent charge.
Power Management
Since the MVP-5100 and MVP-5150 are battery-powered handheld devices, power management is a
necessary concern. Under continuous use, the charge on the integral Lithium Polymer battery can last for
as long as four hours. However, to maximize usability and minimize the chances of the device becoming
completely discharged at a critical moment, the device should be kept in its charging cradle or wall
station when not in use.
Each device operates on two distinct power modes:
Awake - This is the normal power mode of the panel during operation. In this mode, all
necessary modules are powered up and their respective clocks are being driven appropriately.
The device remains online with the Netlinx Master and continues to appear in the online tree
of Netlinx Studio.
Processor Shutdown - The system enters this mode after a user selectable amount of
inactivity time has elapsed or if the battery level falls below10 percent of its full charge. This
is the absolute lowest mode of operation, during which power to all peripherals and
components is turned off. It is not online with the NetLinx Master and will not appear in
NetLinx Studio. The system remains in this mode until either it is rebooted or the battery is
completely shut down. In the latter case, the panel has to be placed in a Table Charging Station
in order for it to be operational.
Unlike traditional Lithium Ion batteries, the Lithium Polymer battery in the MVP-5100
and MVP-5150 has a very small charge retention decline as it is discharged and
recharged.
This device has a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Be
sure to dispose of used batteries in a correct manner.