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Chapter 4 : IMPRES 2 Batteries and Chargers
Chapter 4
IMPRES 2 Batteries and Chargers
This section provides information on the IMPRES 2 batteries and chargers.
4.1
Features and Benefits
Charging IMPRES 2 batteries using an IMPRES 2 Adaptive Charger yields the following benefits:
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Maximize battery life by significantly reducing heat during the trickle and post-charge cycles.
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Determines the current battery status, giving the radio user an indication of effective use time.
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Provide higher-rate IMPRES 2 Lithium-Ion battery charging.
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Minimizes IMPRES 2 battery heating, regardless of how long the battery is left in the charger
pocket.
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Periodically charges a battery stored in the charger, maintaining a high state of readiness for the
user.
Using this unique patented system, there is no requirement to track and record IMPRES 2 battery or
remove batteries from chargers after charging completion.
4.2
IMPRES 2 Battery with Self Calibration and Recondition
4.2.1
Updating Firmware
NOTE: Applies to all IMPRES Gen 2 devices or chargers; which includes Charger Interface Unit
(CIU), Battery Data Reader (BDR), Single-Unit Charger (SUC), Dual-Unit Charger (DUC), and
Multi-Unit Charger (MUC).
Upgrading an IMPRES device or charger to a newer version.
Prerequisites: Remove all inserted batteries from target device or charger.
Procedure:
1 Connect the device or charger to your computer using USB.
The connected device or charger is shown on the main window of the MSI Charger
Reprogrammer.
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CAUTION: IMPRES 2 batteries that has this icon on the battery label
do not require periodic calibration and reconditioning when docked into
this IMPRES 2 charger (with software version V2.03 or newer).
NOTE: Ensure that your charger is always updated with the latest
firmware. The Motorola Solutions Charger Reprogrammer application
package can be downloaded from Motorola Online (MOL) or Motorola
Solutions website.