PRO-72 50-Channel Portable Scanner
(200-0566) Preparation Faxback Doc. # 39446
Power Sources
You can power your scanner from any of three sources:
Internal batteries or a rechargeable scanner battery pack (not supplied
- see "Using Batteries" below).
Standard AC power (with an optional AC adapter - see "Using Standard AC
Power" below).
Vehicle battery power (with an optional DC adapter - see "Using Vehicle
Battery Power" below).
NOTES: Connecting an AC or DC adapter to the scanner disconnects any inter-
nal batteries but it does not disconnect a rechargeable battery pack.
If you install a rechargeable battery pack, you can operate the scan-
ner and recharge the battery pack at the same time. See "Using Batt-
eries" and "Charging a Rechargeable Battery Pack" below.
If the scanner stops working properly after connecting it to power,
try resetting it. See "Resetting/Initializing the Scanner" Faxback
Doc. # 39452.
Using Batteries
You can power your scanner from six AA batteries. For the longest operation
and best performance, we recommend alkaline batteries, such as Radio Shack
Cat. No. 23-552. You can also power the scanner from a rechargeable scanner
battery pack, such as Cat. No. 23-288.
NOTE: You can also use six rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries (such as
Cat. No. 23-125) to power the scanner. To charge or recharge nickel-
cadmium batteries, however, you must remove them from the scanner and
use an external charger (such as Cat. No. 23-134).
Follow these steps to install batteries or a battery pack.
1. Press down on the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the scanner
and slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it.
2. Pull up and slide the battery holder or battery pack out of the battery
compartment.
3. If you are installing individual batteries, insert six batteries in the
battery holder as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked on
the battery holder.
4. Slide the battery holder or battery pack into the compartment.
CAUTION: The battery holder or battery pack fits only one way inside
the battery compartment. Do not force it.
5. Replace the cover.
If BATT flashes on the display, immediately replace all six non-rechargeable
batteries, remove and recharge all six rechargeable batteries, or recharge
the battery pack. See "Charging a Rechargeable Battery Pack" below.
CAUTION: Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not bury
or burn them.
Using Standard AC Power
To power the scanner from AC power, you need an AC adapter such as Radio
Shack Cat. No. 273-1665. Plug the adapter's barrel plug into the scanner's
PWR/DC 9V jack. Then plug the adapter's power module into a standard AC
outlet.
WARNING: Do not use an AC adapter's polarized plug with an extension cord,
receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully insert-
ed to prevent blade exposure.
CAUTIONS: You must use an AC adapter that supplies 9 volts and delivers at
least 300 milliamps. Its center tip must be set to negative, and
its plug must correctly fit the scanner's PWR/DC 9V jack. The
recommended adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter
that does not meet these specifications could damage the scanner
or the adapter.
When you finish using the AC adapter, disconnect it from the AC
outlet first. Then disconnect it from the scanner.
Using Vehicle Battery Power
To power the scanner from your vehicle's cigarette lighter socket, you need
a DC Adapter, such as Cat. No. 270-1560.
CAUTIONS: You must use a DC adapter that supplies (regulated) 9-volt power
and delivers at least 300 milliamps. Its center tip must be set
to negative, and its plug must correctly fit the scanner's PWR/DC
9V jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications.
Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could
damage the scanner or the adapter.
To protect your vehicle's electrical system, always plug the
adapter into the scanner before you plug it into your vehicle's
cigarette-lighter socket. Always unplug the adapter from the
vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket before you unplug it from the
scanner.
1. Connect the DC adapter's orange barrel plug to the adapter's cable,
with the tip set to - (negative).
2. Set the adapter's voltage switch to 9V.
3. Insert the barrel plug into the scanner's PWR/DC 9V jack.
4. Plug the other end of the adapter into your vehicle's cigarette-lighter
socket.
NOTE: If the scanner does not operate properly when you connect a DC
adapter, unplug the adapter from the cigarette-lighter socket and
clean the socket to remove ashes and other debris.
Charging a Rechargeable Battery Pack
Your scanner has a built-in charging circuit that lets you charge a rechar-
geable scanner battery pack (Cat. No. 23-288, not supplied) while it is in
the scanner. To charge a battery pack, simply connect an appropriate AC or
DC adapter to the PWR/DC 9V jack.
NOTE: If you want to take the battery pack out of the scanner to charge it,
follow the instructions provide with the battery pack.
It takes about 14-16 hours to recharge a battery pack that is fully dischar-
ged. You can operate the scanner while recharging the battery pack, but the
charging time is lengthened.
NOTE: A rechargeable battery pack lasts longer and delivers more power if
you occasionally let it fully discharge. To do this, simply use the
scanner until BATT appears on the display. Then fully charge the
battery pack.
IMPORTANT: At the end of a rechargeable battery pack's useful life, it must
be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local, county,
or state hazardous waste management authorities for information
on recycling or disposal programs in your area. Some options
that might be available are: municipal curb-side collection,
drop-off boxes at retailers, recycling collection centers, and
mail-back programs.
(LB/EB 5/12/97)
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