Metro 1800 Series Mobile Workstation - Manual (Page 32)

32 Metro TM 1800 Series Mobile Workstation Operations Manual
InterMetro Industries Corporation
Powering Up the AC Inverter Power Supply
The AC Inverter Power Supply is controlled by the “ON/OFF” Switch located on the Remote
Fuel Gauge that is located on the display stalk of the workstation.
• In the “ON” position, the power supply provides AC voltage power to the Metro TM 1800
Series Mobile Computing Workstation systems. In the “OFF” position, power is removed
from the workstation equipment.
• Press and hold the ON/OFF switch on Remote Fuel Gauge for at least 2 seconds to
toggle the power supply AC Output from “OFF” to “ON”, or from “ON” to “OFF”. The
LEDs will come on to indicate that the AC Output is on as well as show the charge level
of the battery.
Location of ON/OFF Switch
Extended Storage
If the Mobile Workstation is not used for an extended period of time, the power to the
workstation equipment should be removed to disconnect the battery from any internal or
external equipment and to avoid deep discharges of and possible damage to the battery that
would occur if the Power Supply is left on.
• For the DC Power Supply: The ON/Extended Storage Switch should be put in the
“Extended Storage” (OFF) position.
• For the AC Inverter Power Supply: Press and hold the ON/OFF switch on Remote Fuel
Gauge for at least 2 seconds to toggle the power supply AC Output from “ON” to “OFF”
and ensure all the LEDs turn off.
Notice: Long Term Storage (Longer than one week)
If the Mobile Workstation is to be placed in long term storage (longer than one week), the Power
Supply should be fully charged before removing workstation equipment power per the
procedure above for Extended Storage.
ON/OFF
Switch