Charging the device for the first time

The internal battery and optional Li-35 user-removable accessory battery pack are charged using the USB-C port directly on the bottom of the device. It takes approximately 3.5 hours to fully charge the device's internal batteries from an empty state using the AC adapter and USB-C to USB-C cable included in the packout. If the optional removable Li-35 accessory battery pack is installed, the total time to fully charge both internal and accessory batteries, when in an empty state, is approximately 8 hours.

It may take longer to charge the batteries if you use third party AC adapters, or PC \ laptop USB Ports.

  1. Connect the appropriate international plug adapter for your region to the AC adapter.

  2. Connect one end of the USB-C to USB-C cable to the USB-C port located on the AC adaptor.

  3. Connect the other end of the USB-C cable to the USB-C port on the Ranger 5 data collector .

  4. Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet and charge for 3.5 hours.

Using Shelf mode

If required, you can place the device into Shelf mode for shipping or long term storage; this is a low power mode to conserve power. Go to Settings / Battery / Advanced / Shelf Mode Enable, and select OK. Alternatively, press-hold the Power key for a couple of seconds to access the option to place the device in Shelf mode. The device will shut down.

To turn the device on and take it out of Shelf mode, it will require charging with a USB-A to USB-C cable.

If the optional removable accessory battery pack is installed, when you put the device into Shelf mode, the battery pack is also put into a low power mode (Shelf mode).