Code CR2500 - Manual (Page 9)

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1.3 - Reader Battery Installation
Attaching and Detaching the Lithium Ion Battery
The CR2500 can be purchased with a 1950 mAH Lithium Ion battery. To install battery, make sure the battery is in the
correct position (Figure 1.1). Place the plastic tab of the battery into the reader (Figure 1.2). Push the battery in and slide
the locking mechanism down (Figure 1.3)
Charging the Lithium Ion Battery
The battery automatically charges everytime a cable inteface is attached to the reader and the host is powered up.
Note: The RS-232 (Serial) interface power adapter must be plugged into a wall socket for the reader to charge.
If you power-up the CR2500 with a completely discharged battery it will take up to 10 minutes before the reader will
become operational.
Figure 1.1 Figure 1.2 Figure 1.3
1.4 - Attaching Handles
Figure 1.8
BH1 or BH2 Battery Handle
1. Make sure the reader has no battery or battery blank installed.
2. Insert the tab on the back of the BH1 or BH2 Handle into the reader’s recessed slot typically utilized to
secure the battery in place on the reader (Figure 1.6).
3. The reader ‘snaps’ to the handle utilizing the battery compartment (Figure 1.7). The reader will ‘quick
release’ from the handle to accommodate quick and easy battery charging.
4. Optionally, the reader can be further secured to the handle with two threaded screws on the underside of
the reader and handle (Figure 1.8).
Figure 1.6 Figure 1.7