Installing and removing the optional accessory battery pack

The Ranger 5 data collector contains internal batteries which are not removable. An optional, user-replaceable accessory battery pack is available, which enables you to double the battery run-time.

You can charge the battery pack when it is installed in the device, or to decrease the total charging time, you can charge it externally. See Charging the removable accessory battery pack separately from the Ranger 5 data collector for more information.

Before you insert or remove the accessory battery pack, you must first shut down the device.

Do not replace the accessory battery pack while outdoors. Water, dust, dirt or debris may collect around the battery contacts causing performance issues.

Installing the optional accessory battery pack

You must re-calibrate the compass after installing or removing the optional accessory battery pack. For more information, see Calibrating the compass.

To avoid dust or water from entering the battery bay, remove the battery bay door cover and install the accessory battery pack only when you are indoors.

  1. You must shut down the device before you install the accessory battery pack; press-hold the Power key, then tap Power Off.

  2. Using the Philips screwdriver, loosen the 4 screws to remove the battery bay cover from the back of the device.

  3. Insert the battery in the battery cavity.

  4. Replace the battery bay cover and tighten the 4 screws using the Philips screwdriver.

Removing / replacing the optional accessory battery pack

Before you remove the accessory battery pack, you must first shut down the device.

  1. Using the Philips screwdriver, loosen the 4 screws to remove the battery bay cover from the back of the device. To avoid dust or water from entering the battery bay, remove the battery bay door cover and remove / install the accessory battery pack only when you are indoors.

  2. Remove the battery, lifting up and out.

  3. Replace the battery with a fully charged battery if available.

  4. Replace the battery bay cover and tighten the 4 screws using the Philips screwdriver.

The Ranger 5 data collector consumes power even when the device is off. Depending on how your system is configured, if the battery pack is fully charged, it will fully discharge in approximately the following period of time:

Power state

Discharge Period

Sleep mode

Approximately 7.2 days.

Power Off mode

Approximately 175 days.

Shelf / Shipping mode

Approximately 490 days.