Worth Data 5000 - Manual (Page 94)

Chapter 16:
Powering the TriCoder
The TriCoder can be powered by the internal Li-ion battery or by the Worth Data 5-volt power adapter included with the unit. The
TriCoder also has a programmable automatic shutoff intended to conserve power. The following information explains how to turn the
TriCoder ON and OFF, the differences between battery power and wall power, the two different batteries the TriCoder uses and how
to change them. The final section of this appendix provides details on both short and long term storage of the TriCoder.
Turning the TriCoder ON and OFF
The ON/OFF key on the TriCoder keypad powers the TriCoder ON and OFF whether the TriCoder is using battery power or
accessing wall power with the 5-volt power adapter.
To use the 5-volt power adapter, plug the power adapter into the wall outlet, then into the TriCoder (the I/O Connector is also the power jack
on the bottom of the TriCoder). Turn the TriCoder on by pressing the ON/OFF key. Whether using battery power or wall power, upon power
up the TriCoder displays the following screen:
Where: Lx5000 the x changes depending on what the I/O Interface is set for
L is for a TriCoder with a Laser Built In
S Is for Serial Interface
K Is for USB Keyboard upload or
U for USB High Speed upload
HW7 Refers to the hardware revision of the main PC-BOARD
XXXX is the firmware version (i.e. 5050)
Battery Power and Wall Power
For portable use, the TriCoder is operated using battery power. Non-portable applications where the TriCoder is stationary still use
battery power, unless you are attached by USB, where the unit can get its power from the USB port.
Wall Power
The ON/OFF key powers up the TriCoder from battery power only. Once the 5-volt power adapter is plugged in the TriCoder
will start recharging the Li-ion battery and you will not be able to use the TriCoder for other purposes. It is critical that you
use ONLY the 5-volt power adapter that comes with the TriCoder. DO NOT plug in any other power adapter you
may have even if the connector or the voltage matches – other specifications may not. Plugging in an adapter other
than the correct one can cause SEVERE damage to your TriCoder costing hundreds of dollars to repair or replace.
The power supply should have a label that is as shown on the left. The TriCoder comes with an adapter cable C23
that converts the standard power connector to the proprietary TriCoder I/O power connection.