Taser X26 - Manual (Page 9)

9 Chapter 4 Cartridges & ECD Operation
lithium energy cells, but the DPM will continue to show 99% power. The power level indicator only registers
power consumed by the X26 ECD. If you short-circuit the DPM, it will malfunction and the energy lost during
the short-circuit will not be registered or tracked in the DPM. The DPM also contains memory that can update
the X26 ECD software.
The X26 ECD must be stored with the DPM/XDPM inserted at all times. If the DPM/XDPM is left out for an
extended period of time, software in the X26 ECD may be damaged, resulting in possible failure of the ECD and
the date/time may be reset.
The DPM battery has enough power for approximately 195 five-second firings depending on temperature. The
DPM battery will use more energy in colder weather than warm weather. The eXtended Digital Power Magazine
(XDPM) has all the same features as the DPM, plus a holder for a spare TASER cartridge.
Installing the DPM Battery Pack
The X26 ECD is shipped with the DPM battery pack pre-installed. To change the DPM:
1 Shift the safety switch to the down (SAFE) position.
2 Remove the TASER cartridge.
3 To unload the DPM, depress the DPM release button and remove the DPM from the handle of the ECD.
4 Wait approximately 5 seconds, then install the new DPM. Ensure that the DPM is fully inserted into the X26
ECD. Apply sufficient force to compress the foam gasket and allow the DPM battery pack to seat fully. Verify
that the DPM release button pops out from the recessed position with an audible click. Failure to do so
could result in a damaged X26 ECD or a loss of power during a deployment. When the DPM is installed, the
X26 ECD will cycle through the boot-up sequence (see X26 Status Data).
Release Button